RUFFING A CLUB SLAM FIXES HAND IN BRIDGE PLAY
In a bridge article a four no trump bid ends with South pursuing a small slam after North has no aces. West leads hearts, South ruffs, draws trumps, then clears diamonds and uses a club ruff in dummy to establish a club shortness that makes the slam certain. The maneuver hinges on careful timing and avoiding an early shift to clubs.
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South
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Discards Set Up Slam Play in Spade Contract
Oswald Jacoby explains a bridge hand where the ruffing trick shifts from dummy to another suit. South, after North jumped to three spades, considers a grand slam but finds a practical path to slam. The article analyzes bidding and defense, highlighting ruffing technique and suit management.
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North
Legislative Act To Promote Dead Man
Baltimore October 27 The attorney general ruled that it would take an act of the Legislature to restore Patrolman James J. Purcell to sergeant after his demotion and death. Purcell, who had been demoted for accepting a $75 gift while in custody on tax charges, was fatally shot by a burglar. Gov Mechled urged reinstatement, saying he would have earned back his stripes had he lived. An act by the General Assembly is deemed necessary. Purcell’s widow would receive $3,450 annually if promoted versus $3,075 now.
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Frank T. Gray
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