Fight to Recover Lost Ground in Rubber Bridge Duel
Londoner Victor Franses, famed for nine cent a point rubber bridge, faced a brutal setback from a partner. After a disastrous 1400 point penalty, Franses pledged to play exactly two rubbers and won both at 37 cents per point, netting nearly $1,800 and celebrating with champagne.
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