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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1960
Page
5
In a bridge scenario with 4 8 6 3 in the South hand and a sequence of passes and bids, the suggested bid is four diamonds. The explanation notes excellent slam prospects if partner shows strength, and warns against starting lower as it invites opposition bidding and a better fit for them.
With an 80 part score and holding 629AJ1098743233 the dealer overcalls with Four Hearts. This bid over score aims for a part score contract rather than a slam, reflecting the hand’s strong hearts and distribution.
In a bridge deal with South as declarer, the sequence 1¢ to 1NT, doubles and passes leads to a puzzling layout. South holds 49654 YKQ93 AJ108 and Q South West North East Pass Pass Pass 1¢ Pass Pass Double Pass A.-Pass. The bidding suggests game prospects are dim, yet you have three trump tricks plus a side trick, making the decision delicate.
South holds 163 WAQ85240Q954464 in a 4 As South camp. After 1 club, pass, pass, the narrator resists opponents buying cheaply. They suspect opponents have a strong black-suit spot or partner set a mild trap, else the other side could outbid.
A bridge bidding puzzle asks what to bid with a South hand 47 VAQ987 105 and KI542 la 3 shows a shaky three no trump not ideal due to imbalance. Partner’s temperament suggests a four clubs bid to provoke a reaction, making a discouraging bid crucial at this point.
Nancy Kelly and Warren Caro will attend the Alabama Theater Conference workshop January 7 8 at the University of Alabama. The event gathers community theater reps from Southern states with Capstone as host.
South with 41063 485 KQINT54&9 passes after 3NT 64 6NT. Pass is best. Your hand shows tenace shapes and you should protect partner’s potential 150 honors from the lead.
At the December meeting of Newcomers on Wednesday members welcomed eleven new members and five guests from Nashville and Freemont. Prizes were awarded in bridge with Mrs. R. B. Towed and the luncheon featured a holiday decor theme. The next meeting is January 11 at the Crescent Motel.
Mrs W G Hall and daughters Joan and Virginia will travel this week to Andalusia and Dothan to spend Christmas with Mrs Hall's parents Mr and Mrs G W Proctor and other relatives. They will be joined by Mr Hall and Bob Howard of Tuscumbia. Mr and Mrs D T Chaffin and their son from Memphis will spend Christmas with their daughter Mrs R J Kucera and Mr Kucera.
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