Weak Opening Would Hurt In Bridge Match Report
In a bridge match, the American team earned plus 390 in trials as Rubin Feldesman and partners navigated a No Trump opening. South opened one no trump, Rubin doubled, and Phil chose the nine of clubs leading to a decisive heart and diamond discard sequence. The hand featured strong play by Ira Rubin and Philip Feldesman as declarer Jed eliminated diamonds and spades while Phil and Ira discarded to secure the set. West and East navigated several passes with the opening lead of nine of clubs.