Canasta strategy and a political note from Stevenson
The article weaves a Canasta game narrative with strategic play by South and West, detailing finesses, card distributions, and the lone wolf dynamic. It also reports Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson entering Passavant Hospital for a stomach checkup after prior tests in Springfield, noting his status as a potential Democratic presidential figure.
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England and Wales clash over three no trump contract
Oswald Jacoby reports a recent England Wales match where England reached three no-trump on North-South, while Wales held a strong no-trump. Wert opened with jack of hearts and the king seemed safe, East won with ace, then returned queen of diamonds. South defended until the third diamond round.
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Jacoby on Canasta by Oswald Jacoby
Column discussing Cut-Throat Canasta for three players. Explains that the taker of the discard pile scores all, while others form partnerships against him. Notes the conservative player often wins by avoiding taking the pile too early and details pile size dynamics and strategy.
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