Almanac Brief for August 1, 1972
United Press International notes August 1 as the 214th day of 1972 with 152 to follow and lists notable facts. It records Francis Scott Key’s birth date, the 1972 draft lottery number 180, and past events on this day including the first U.S. census in 1790 and the founding of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in 1946.
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United Press International
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Opening read on a bridge slam by Oswald Jacoby and James Jacoby
In this hand South defeats the North South slam after overestimating West’s play. West wins the first spade with the ace but then allows South to discard clubs and kings of spades, enabling South to wind up with 12 tricks. The article notes misjudgment and explains the tactical sequence.
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Bridge bidding puzzle from casual club session
The text presents a chaotic bridge bidding scenario with players North East South and instructions on how to respond after a bid sequence. It asks what to do after a four diamonds bid and mentions a partner’s response to five spades, highlighting decision points in a casual deal.
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