At Wit s End: Filler Fragments Ignite Debate
A pair debates trivial news items and odd tidbits from a magazine and a 1968 Newsday filler. The exchange mocks quiz blurbs about denture care, blowguns, postal mail, social security, and travel notes, ending with a comic aside on Spiro Agnew.
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Splurging pays in this game in match point duplicate
South used a one club opening that resembled an artificial bid and pursued a deceptive line to reach two no trump. North supported diamonds, West defended with heart and club cards, and South achieved a top score after West clung to the ace of clubs. Other Souths opened one heart.
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South
North
West
Unusual false card play in a bridge hand analysis
In a vulnerable East lead of the deuce of spades, South elected a rare false-card maneuver. He won with the king, anticipating running six diamonds and five hearts, planning to finish with one card. If he had played jack of spades West would deduce the last card. South then captured ace and queen of spades.
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East
South
West
Opti Mrs Club Plans Christmas Luncheon at Mayfield Home
The Opti-Mrs. Club hosts a Christmas luncheon at noon Tuesday at Mrs. Otto Mayfield’s home on East 37th Street. New members will be honored and hostesses include Mmes L W Smith A K Tuten Ralph Smith and Eric Bol.
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E. 37Th St
Otto Mayfield
Mmes L. W. Smith
A. K. Tuten
Ralph Smith
Eric Bol
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