Almanac Snapshot From 1962 August 24
United Press International notes today is Friday August 24 the 236th day of 1962 with 129 to follow The Almanac lists historical events including Vesuvius eruption in AD 79 British capture of Washington DC in 1814 construction start on the Panama Canal in 1909 and Amelia Earhart Putnam's 1932 solo flight from Los Angeles to New York New Jersey
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Staunch bridge play tops competition in long maneuver
West and South faced a tense hand where North opened spades and shifted hearts. Coon defended with precise timing while declarer navigated ruffs and trumps, ending with a steady plan that pulled all minor suits, yielding one trick each in spades, diamonds and clubs.
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World Championship bridge match tightens lead for America
The second session of the World Championship series produced no change in the standings in the first hand but America extended its lead by seven International Match points. Charles Coon, sitting West, faced a tough hand after a takeout double by his partner on one club and a heart response, while the East in another table found two spades a two trick slam misstep by the Italian defense.
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Bridge bidding puzzle with four clubs response
In a spade to four clubs sequence you must decide your action after partner supports diamonds. The poster presents a scoring scenario with North East South West auction and a hand AQ4 WE QTES F976 hb? and asks what to bid. The question contrasts a three no trump signoff with a slam try and a four clubs overcall, asking for the best action in each case.
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