Cross ruff lesson ends in grand slam collapse
South aimed for a grand slam after six side-suit winners and a cross ruff plan. He cashed diamonds and hearts then ruffed, but West held four trumps, collapsing the hand. Proper play would cash ace king winners first then cross ruff to force West to ruff and be overruffed.
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Best line against AK104 in 9 8 7 6 opposite
A reader question on maximizing tricks against AK104 with 9 8 7 6. Lead the nine and ride if uncovered. if covered win, return to dummy and lead the eight, riding unless covered. This approach wins when both queen and jack lie to the right of ace king.
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Bridge Hand Pact Discussed In Brief Notice
A compact bridge hand description shows North-South vulnerable. After 2 Pass, 1and 29, 34, 44, 4N. 5W Pass, 5N, 64, 74 passes. Lead by ling, result unclear.
Tippi Hedren's Ankle Crushed by Elephant During Film
Actress Tippi Hedren was released from Antelope Valley hospital after an elephant named Tembo crushed her ankle during a scene. Hedren said the elephant did not mean harm and that they remain friends, noting Tembo held her ankle with his trunk to protect her.
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Alice Cooper Performs in Canada Without His Snake
Hollywood rock singer Alice Cooper must perform in Vancouver without his 9-foot boa constrictor Angel after Canadian officials demanded country origin papers. Cooper’s manager Shep Gordon said the reptile’s roots could not be traced in time, and Angel’s owner, 7-year-old Gandhi Newman of Los Angeles, campaigns to have the snake declared American.
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Rocky Best Picture Hit Tops $100 Million in US Receipts
United Artists reports the 1976 Best Picture winner Rocky drawing strong box office returns. The film has grossed about 79 million in the United States and Canada, with 2,500 engagements over 28 weeks across the two countries.
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