Bridge Expert Analyzes Four Hearts Contract
North faced a tricky four hearts contract after West opened diamonds. The defender’s spade layout and the dummy’s misled plays fixed declarer’s line, with careful spade play needed to force defeat. The discussion centers on bidding choices and the resulting probability of taking tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelos
North-South
South
West
Declarer
Wert
Rastalso
Dummy
East
Incomplete Bridge Hand Advice From Historic Play
Fragmented notes critiquing a contract where South should avoid the dinesse in trumps. It advises on leading ace and king of hearts after the first trick and describes how dropping the queen affects the contract. Mentions clubs and a barracks chief reference amid garbled text about finding clubs and queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Esa
Questions From Readers Answered by Criswell
A reader asks about career, marriage and adoption prospects. The reply foresees a city move for both, an adoption from a Midwest home early next year, and church marriage within two months. Additional questions anticipate a later pregnancy and a house rental decision with debt freedom by next August.
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Clarence J. L
Wishful
Teco
Tecofm A
Novist
Midwest Orphans Home
Duane L. A
Reading of a troubled marriage forecast by a reader
A letter asks if the couple will stay together or divorce and if the husband will cheat. The advisor predicts reconciliation and a future remarriage, financial settlement, and remaining together for now. The querent is advised to consider moving south and notes loyalty and jealousy concerns.
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Frances M. L. A
Tennessee
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