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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1968

Page

8

Jacoby On Bridge Hand Worthy Of Slam Bid

A bridge column analyzes a Jacoby hand where declarer can reach seven hearts or a slam in spades with careful play. The ace line beats finesse by about two percent under certain distributions, while some players pursued spade contracts and missed the slam. The piece notes the lack of IMPT in the field and concludes the slam is bid and often made, though not a laydown.

Jacoby Declarer West East North U. S

Bridge puzzle prompt about three diamonds and spades

In a bridge scenario you hold 434 YAK987 K53 Q62 after a sequence ending in three hearts and the opponent overcalls three spades. You consider bidding four hearts, accepting no guarantee. Tomorrow’s question asks what to do when partner overcalls three spades over your three diamonds. decide the correct action.

Fire engine joy in Teignmouth for Christmas granny ride

Miss Frances Bright aged 75 from Exmoor finally gets her lifetime wish aboard a Teignmouth Fire Brigade fire engine. Her nephew Doug Chappell arranged the spin as relatives gathered for Christmas. The item notes the date and a Christmas Eve historical snippet.

Teignmouth England UPI Frances Bright Miss Bright Exmoor Doug Chappell

Santa Claus Leaves San Leandro After Rough Week

The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce says Santa Claus quit twice this week after children teased him and pulled off his beard. Spokesman Dave Hough says the organization hopes Santa will return for another visit.

Dunder and Blitzen San Leandro, Calif

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