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No Substitute For Bad Play In A Rubber Bridge Tale
Oswald and James Jacoby recount Charley Lockett of St. Louis telling the worst hard luck bridge story. Charley, vulnerable, plays seven hearts after partner opens with a heart and is dummy. Partner trumps and draws trumps, clubs appear, and misread leads cost a grand slam. South misplays despite 23 high card points, clubs misfired, and West’s precise distribution prevents the slam.
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Oswald
James Jacoby
Charley
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West