AT WIT S END Facts you can live without
A couple bickers over trivia in a humorous Newsday column from 1968. The husband cites magazine fillers and obscure facts while the wife torques him with quips about ferns and Pilgrim Agnew. Snappy exchanges touch on ads, a Medine River mail find, and global notes.
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Jacoby Splurge Pays Off In Match Point Duplicate
South's one club opening appeared artificial but was genuine. After North's diamond reply South rebid two no trump and reached three by force. West clung to the ace of clubs and finished with the 13th trick, yielding a real top score while other Souths opened one heart.
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North
West
Diamonds
Unusual Falsecard Beat in Bridge by South
A bridge hand unfolds with East leads the deuce of spades and South attempts a rare falsecard play. South wins with the king instead of the jack, aiming to exhaust diamonds and hearts, leaving one card in hand. West infers the jack is with South’s partner, then South captures with ace and queen of spades.
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East
South
West
Opti Mrs Club to Host Christmas Luncheon
Opti Mrs Club will entertain at a Christmas party at noon Tuesday in the home of Mrs Otto Mayfield, 840 E 37th St. New members will be honored. Hostesses are Mmes L W Smith, A K Tuten, Ralph Smith and Eric Bolin.
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Otto Mayfield
Mmes L. W. Smith
A. K. Tuten
Ralph Smith
Eric Bolin
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