Generous George's quiet play in a bridge hand
Oswald Jacoby notes George's quiet style as West leads diamonds against a no trump. George discards low from the dummy and muses on possible under leading the ace, then narrows a doubt as East plays the nine of diamonds. The piece highlights the risky queen from ace queen jack in no trump versus a suit contract.
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Oswald Jacoby
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George
West
East
Remarkable bridge play ends in subtle triumph at table
In a tense bridge hand, George leverages ruffs and controlled discards to expose West and clinch the trick. George avoids speeches at the first trick to prevent opponents from gaining bidding ideas while East misses a potential own defense. Safflower, an oil plant, prefers well irrigated land above 3,000 feet elevation.
Hard Luck Joe Falls Short In Card Meld Disaster
In a tense game, Mard Luck Joe battles misfortune as he misreads a hand and falls behind. Scores near 5,000 each, Joe contends with a six discard while attempting to meld four kings, three queens, and four tens, hoping for a quick out. His partner adds wild cards and kings, but neither side secures a final win as the hand continues.
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Joe
Joe’s misplay alters Canasta odds and Joe’s mistake noted
In a Canasta game narration a player held a king and should have melded a deuce with four tens rather than with three kings to signal his hand. The column notes audience questions to Mr Jacoby, then reports a wrist fracture incident involving Miss Julia M Ahal after a fall near North Market Street. she was cared for and returned home with employer Edward C Hartmann assisting.
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Joe Nally
Joe
Jacoby
Canesta
Julia M. Ahal
East Church Street
North Market Street
Edward C. Hartmann
Ahal
Accused of Larceny in Howard County Jail Charge
Jackson Lester Boddie, 28, of near Watersville, remained in Howard County jail Wednesday charged with larceny and breaking and entering. State Police Det. Sgt. G E Newcomer and Trooper Hammersmith said the charges were filed.
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Jackson Lester Boddie
Watersville
Howard County
G E Newcomer
C. Hammersmith
Watersville case ends with two year term for assault with intent to rape
An investigation into a Watersville breaking and entering case concludes with Boddie receiving a two year sentence in the Maryland penitentiary for assault with intent to rape. The complainant is not named in the report.
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Aled
Watersville
Boddie
Maryland
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