Rockaway defends title in Texas Regional chess tilt
Oswald Jacoby notes Harold Rockaway in Houston for the Texas Conference Regional tournament. The article recalls last year’s team championship, detailing Rockaway’s careful play, a diamond switch, and strategic trumping that helped him rebound from early missteps to secure the game. It also notes other brief items from Washington and Moscow.
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Oswald Jacoby
NEA
Texas
Houston
Harold Rockaway
Rockaway
West
East
South
Puzzle style word list folds into a cryptic clue
A jumble of puzzle clues spans across and down entries including vowels and consonants. many items reference vocalists, Greek letters, and objects like water flasks and louses. The text appears as a mixed grid of Across and Down clues with partial answers and scattered stray letters.
Careful Play Secures Contract in Bridge Session
In a meticulous bridge hand, declarer South navigates against East’s AQ10 and 9 supporting a solid contract. The defense holds a 1032 098 109763 shape, requiring precise card placement and timing to avoid overreach and secure score.
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