Chess and Bridge Notes and Local Scout Appointment
A bridge misplay lesson discusses a safety play and diamond finesse. The piece outlines the correct line to use the queen of diamonds and Easts king, then notes a chimney fire call in Mount Airy and announces Orpheus F Meyers named Potomac District commissioner for Boy Scouts of America in Martinsburg area.
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Heeads
Artinsburg
W. Va
Orpheus F. Meyers
E. J. duPont
Potomac
Boy Scouts of America
Lewis Knicely
Martinsburg
Shenandown Area
Defensive Ruff Fails In Card Play By Oswald Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge hand where fear of a defensive ruff leads to premature trump removal. West leads king of hearts, East follows, South contemplates refusing the first heart lead, but the nine suggests danger from the second round. The declarer’s plan backfires.
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East
West
Oswald Jacoby
NEA
South
Bridge play prompts caution as East risks overruff
In a heart sequence, South fears East may overruff on a third heart run. To avoid danger, South seeks safety and signals a defensive plan. The exchange reflects caution in the suit battle and aims to preserve trick potential.
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