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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
7
The new grand slam bonus lifts rubber bridge bidding and encourages precise play. Chicago’s Robert W. Halpin showcased a dramatic seven‑level squeeze to reach seven spades, forcing East to drop a critical card and delivering a high‑stakes, discipline‑driven finish.
At a tournament a freak hand produced abundant fireworks. William E. McKenney notes the hand’s unusual distribution and bidding lessons, illustrating how odd cards can create complex bidding choices and dramatic play.
In a Cleveland bridge match North South bid six no trump while East West reached six spades or hearts. South opened one club, West overcalled one heart, and after a sequence including three no trump and a double by West, four no trump was bid and doubled. Mr. Law led diamonds and hearts to win five tricks and set up three more, achieving 400 per overtrick, 5600 for the doubled contracts, and 5600 for the final one no trump line.
The author outlines a complex bridge bidding line with vulnerability. South passes, West opens one heart, North overcalls two diamonds, and proceed with a chain of five bids ending in six no trump by South. East and West continue with supports and sacrifices as appropriate.
The article notes that obtaining a win against Trump is the hardest task on the schedule. It emphasizes careful preparation and strategic play to counter his strengths and avoid costly errors.
William EF McKenney argues no trump is the hardest contract since it requires high cards or a long suit to win. He favors opening with strong hands and notes a Cleveland expert, Mr. John H. Law, as a prime example of card reading in recent bidding events.
The Freshmen swept the boys events 741-331 and edged the Junior highs 48-47 in the girls division. Notable results include Wilson Ingram and Brantley in 6 pound class events and a Junior High relay win in the 440, with lightning briefly halting activity at 1707 Woodrow Avenue and minimal damage.
Fire crews from companies one and two responded early this morning to two small fires on Sherrod Street. Firefighters extinguished the flames and checked for hotspots.
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