Canasta memory tricks and a Gettysburg driving fine
A discussion of memorizing card meanings in Canasta contrasts with a Gettysburg report where John E. Topper of Emmitsburg pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle after suspension and paid a $10 fine after a highway accident. The article blends puzzle commentary with a local court outcome.
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Emmitsburg
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Jacoby on Bridge Key Cards Trade Trumps Dramatically
Oliwald Jacoby explains two recent team matches where declarers failed slam by misreading red nines. In the first room West opened spades and drew hearts, ending with a diamond finesse misstep and a losing endgame. In the second room South's heart and trump play led to a correct sequence but a doomed diamond finesse. reading the nine first would have yielded success.
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NEA
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South
Dummy
Declarer
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Canasta insights from Oswald Jacoby on memory
Oswald Jacoby explains that watching discards helps a player but is hard to remember at first. He argues that tracking partners' discards is essential for Canasta strategy, though demanding. The column recounts a Minneapolis fan's doubt and counters with guidance.
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Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby
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Minneapolis
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