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Horse sense at midstream by James Jacoby
The defense of today’s bridge deal proves overly predictable. West’s spade lead and the ensuing sequence prompt questions on why wagers shift midhand. South’s decisive A K of hearts dropped the queen, sealing the contract as Victoria’s era closed with Edward VII’s succession on January 22, 1901.
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James Jacoby
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Queen Victoria
Edward VII