Almanac highlights for August 9, 1971
UPI notes August 9 marks Leo births Izaak Walton born 1593 and historic events including the first steam powered US train trip Albany to Schenectady 1831, Edward VII coronation 1902, Nagasaki atomic bombing 1945, and a Peruvian airliner crash 1971 killing 99.
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Unfortunate West sitter leads to five no trump score
Oswald and Jim Jacoby discuss a bridge hand where West opens five hearts and East wins with the ace. South manages to force five no trump for 660, while North-South gain plus 650 normally. The opposing player gambles to avoid a worse loss, and Oswald vows not to dwell on the outcome.
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Bridge Hand Dilemma After Two-Club Opening
In a standard no trump bidding sequence West North East South pass four bids followed by six no trump. South holds AK87 and QK43 diamonds with spades and hearts. With partner rebidding one spade over your one club, decide the best action now.
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