This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Imaginative bridge tale sparks cautious play in six spades
A historic bridge diary notes how HJ Hecker described a deal where North bids six spades doubled and West wrongly led hearts. Becker, vulnerable, opens with a weak two and Gust attempts to curb a diamond lead. The play unfolds with ruffs, trumps drawn, and clubs run as the outcome hinges on speculative bidding and signaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Bierce
Poel
Chagas
Garuzeo
Ziacom
HJ. Hecker
South
Becker
New North
Harold Qgust
Bash
Gust
Bevker
West
East
Plas 1860