Finesses and End Plays in a Bridge Rubber
South critiques alternate play in a 1962 bridge hand. He argues better defense would have won with a sequence of discards and a diamond finesse, avoiding futile finesses. The column notes the value of drawing trumps and precise end plays, citing East and West holdings.
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Bridge Problem Two Bidding Hands After Opening Club
In a bridge bidding puzzle the south hand holds four cards in clubs and the north hand has a strong two no trump bid with partner opening one club. The question asks whether to bid two or three no trump and notes partner’s known play versus dummy. Answer Monday.
Dear Abby readers share advice on marriage trust and privacy
A worried Baltimore reader seeks police guidance after palm reader drained bonds to break a curse and reunite with her husband. Other letters discuss engaged couples, library reference help, locating a missing spouse, and setting boundaries with intrusive friends.
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Your Birthday Horoscope for May 19
Born today you show a highly active imagination and strong empathy shaping relationships. You may rise high in your career but must avoid overstepping propriety and hurting others while pursuing success.
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