A Cautious Look at a Sneaky Bridge Bidding Trick
A historical bridge note discusses the rise and fall of the gambit where a player bids a suit without holding strength to mislead opponents. It recounts Dr. I. H. Shelly and Captain Fred G. French at the Franklin Bridge Club in Philadelphia, where a spade bid led to a six diamond contract and seven tricks, yet the tactic is deemed rarely successful and potentially risky.
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