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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1931

Page

5

Lenz Takes Lead in Bridge Match Despite Big Blunder

New York, Dec 8. Sidney Lenz with Oswald Jacoby led the great match against Ely and Jo Culbertson though he bungled the four no trump bid in the third hand. Lenz forgot trumps and said no trump thinking diamonds. The night set the stage for a long four times weekly schedule aiming at 150 rubbers.

Lenz New York U.P Sidney S. Lenz Roy Riegels Oswald Jacoby Ely Culbertson Jo Culbertson Ely Sidney Lenz Jacoby

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Bidtable dialogue and a four no trump slam

In a bridge auction, Lenz opens two diamonds, Jacoby bids three clubs and three no trump, then Jacoby sails to a slam in four no trump. The play proceeds until Lenz admits he did not fully catch on, while Ely claims Sidney acted intentionally and not by error.

Ely Lenz Jacoby Bonor Mr. Lenz Sidney West

Culbertson Lenz Card Shark Showdown Draws City Crowd

Writers, big wigs, and crowding kibitzers fill the tham Hotel as the Culbertson Lenz duel unfolds. Sid Lenz defends north, Ely Culbertson sits west amid betting, gossip, and a press room poker and Guggenheim tournament.

Writer Promises First Article With World Series Copyright

A bold editorial note proclaims an upcoming analytical piece by a writer who claims to play every hand and offer no alibi. The teaser dares readers to print the forthcoming work, signaling a controversial launch in a few days.

His Woman tops Paramount bill with Colbert and Cooper

At the Paramount Theater today two popular photoplays unite in a talking picture. Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper star in His Woman based on The Sentimentalist by Dale Collins. Cooper plays a lanky leader at sea with women, willing to act to defend a girl from unwanted advances.

Paramount Paramount Theater Claudette Colbert Gary Cooper Horizon Dale Collins Cooper Morocco Miss Colbert Edward Sloman Tropics

Capitol Theater Presents The Mad Parade War Story

The Capitol screens Paramount’s The Mad Parade starring Evelyn Brent Irene Rich Louise Fazenda Lilyan Tashman and others. Marceline Day appears as a long overlooked background figure on set while Richard Spiro as the infant adds a standout performance. The wartime tale follows heroic girls trapped by brutal conflict and the consequences on their lives and loves.

Lilyan Tashman Evelyn Brent Irene Rich Louise Fazenda The Capitol Marceline Day Paramount Louise Fazenda Fritel Ridgeway June Clyde Keating Twins Capitol Theater

Kenney Speaks on Paul's Rome Trip at Presbyterian Meeting

Charles B. Kenney principal of Neville High School spoke Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Men's Bible Class at Hotel Frances. The lecture analyzed social political and economic conditions during Paul's last journey to Rome as a prisoner.

Paul Rome Charles B. Kenney Neville High School Presbyterian Men's Bible Clase Hotel Frances

Prize Contest Rules and Prize Distribution Note

First prize five hundred dollars. Next prizes set at one hundred and fifty dollars total and lower. Tie favors identical prizes. Entries must fit fifty words on one side. Tear off carton top and mail to 666 Salve Contest Jacksonville Florida by January 31 1932. Winners listed February 15.

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