Paul Hodge Exposes Error In Takeout Double Hand
Paul Hodge of Abilene Texas criticizes a defender for opening eight of spades after a takeout double and a pass. East masterfully counters by leading trumps, destroying dummy and forcing declarer into a loss. The article walks through several misplays and alternative lines.
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Paul Hodge
Abilene
Tex
Paul
South
East
Declarer
Hodge
Hearts
Bridge lesson: determining no trump contract from bidding
The fragment shows a bridge bidding sequence with players West North East South and a call sequence including Double, Pass, Redouble. The question asks what South should lead to secure a likely no trump game. The stray text mentions card holdings like aaQr3 and AQSOR implying strong suits.
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Wees
Bank Declares Regular Dividend in Bridgeport
The Connecticut National Bank in Bridgeport announces a regular quarterly dividend of 16 and one-quarter cents per share on outstanding capital stock. The dividend is payable March 1 to stockholders of record February 15.
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The
Connecticut National Bank
Bridgeport
Why square Handkerchiefs at Court in 1785
In June 1785 Louis XVI issued an edict ordering square handkerchiefs for court wear prompted by Marie Antoinette and possibly her laundress who preferred easier pressing and storage. The note humorously links Antoinette to housekeeping fame and ends with cake reference.
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France
Marie Antoinette
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