Unlucky Expert Misses Slam but Wins Top Score in Bridge
In a bridge column by Oswald and James Jacoby, the unlucky expert settles a complex no trump and spade layout. He passes after North bids six hearts, then executes a devicey overcard play to secure an absolute top score despite a preliminary underbid.
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Bridge bidding puzzle asks bid after partner doubles two diamonds
In a bridge excerpt South holds AK65 YQS54 S43 and West holds 1C Pass 194 Pass INT. The prompt asks what to bid after partner opens one heart and overcalls with two diamonds. The question: what do you do now. The solution hints at a two diamonds overcall scenario and asks for best bid instead of one no trump.
Estate Shocks Welder's Heirs in Manchester
Manchester England UP I report. Harry Taylor a retired area welder died in January at 86 leaving an estate of 125 million dollars and two astonished heirs. Harry Jr. said the will probated Monday and both his mother and he had no notion of his father's wealth. He suspects heavy stock investments.
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