Hold-up play in no trump contracts explained
The article analyzes the hold-up as a strategic play to avoid winning the lead in a suit. It outlines bidding and play principles with a example hand where South opens 1NT and West leads with the jack of clubs. It emphasizes counting tricks and unblocking to locate the club winner to reach the 70 game.
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South
Declarer Holds Up Diamonds to Fulfill Contract in Bridge
In a bridge scenario the declarer should refrain from winning early with the ace of diamonds. By discarding differently and forcing East to lead diamonds, the defender’s cards align so the declarer can secure the necessary club tricks. The play hinges on East and West’s possible four-diamond holdings and the timing of diamond leads.
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West
South
Curious World on finesses and hold-ups in bridge play
The article explains when to use the hold up in a diamond opening situation and when not to and notes February 1932 total receipts of 13971 dollars 39 cents, only 970 above this year's figure. It also praises the High Point office for maintaining a strong record despite typical slumps elsewhere.
Negro shooter captured after dance hall incident at Monroe
Motelle Blankene, a Black man, fired a shotgun at a crowd blocking his path to a dance on Monday. Eight people were wounded, including four white men. he was captured last night.
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Monroe
Motelle Blankeney
Labor body dissatisfied with Roosevelt labor secretary choice
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, said the federation is disappointed in President Elect Roosevelt's selection of Frances Perkins as secretary of labor. He argued the post should represent and understand labor and its issues, and that Perkins does not meet these qualifications.
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Perkins
Washington
Mar
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
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National League of Women Voters
Woman's Party
Frances Perkins
Labor Post
Labor
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor
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Mrs Nellie Ross to Speak at Raleigh Dinner
The Jackson Day dinner in Raleigh on March 15 lists Mrs Nellie T Ross as the main speaker. She is the Democratic national committee vice chair and former Wyoming governor.
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Raleigh
Nellie T. Ross
Democratic National Committee
Wyoming
Mrs Roosevelt bids farewell to school she taught
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt says au revoir to a private girls school in New York as she leaves her teaching post. She invites nine graduating pupils to visit the White House in April and promises to return for the June commencement and annual party.
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New York
Mar
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Postal Receipts Inch Up Amid Steady 1933 Figures
February postal receipts totaled $13,011.34 according to Postmaster O. R. York who said the 1933 figures show steady resilience. The slight variance hints at improving efficiency and continued demand for mail services despite economic pressures.
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