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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1969
Page
12
A bridge column notes how the singleton lead fell out of favor and how players must cope with singletons in modern play. The example discusses a North South hand with vulnerability and a specific trick sequence to illustrate the challenge.
A bridge hand review recalls West leading a singleton queen of diamonds, East applies pressure with the ace and jack, South misplays the second diamond, allowing West to ruff and lose two more tricks. Poor judgment by South is blamed for the rubber loss. The Daily Question suggests Pass over 1NT with a singleton diamond and queen support, to avoid overcalling and complicating the auction.
Mrs. Lynn Burden told members of the Newcomers Club at Burningtree Country Club that most women are in poor physical condition. She and Miss Carol Meadows, from a local figure salon, discussed fitness techniques for newcomers.
Le Club Entre Meres members heard Mrs. Monroe Parker and Mrs. J. G. McBride discuss the Holy Land with slides on Bethlehem Nazareth and Jerusalem. Officers were installed and door prizes awarded as the Newcomers Club aided Friendship House with gifts and stamps.
Ausborn Mrs Rick Lewis and others listed as prospective new members were noted alongside Mrs Bill Coles introducing them. Invocation given by Mrs Roff Fleming. Bridge winners were Mrs William Fox Jr and Mrs Stanley Clark. Hostesses were Mrs Max Hertweck and Mrs Bill Austin.
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