Unlucky bridge tale hinges on misplayed jack
A fragmented bridge column recalls a deal where Jacoby failed to exploit a jack ace in hearts. The narrative notes a sequence where misbidding and a ruff led to a costly defense, with comments on North and South actions and the ramifications of a five spade bid.
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Hearts
Sean
Beny
North
South
Almanac notes and a Windham Resnick incident
The almanac for February 1, 1968 notes the moon phase and a 126 day construction count. It also recalls the 1898 Maine explosion and a Rudyard Kipling quote. UPI reports Windham Michael Resnick, 20, of South Fallsburg, NY, returning to a dormitory littered with an estimated 100,000 sheets of...
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Maine
Putney
UPI
Windham
Michael Resnick
South Fallsburg
N.Y
Vechard Scream Today’s Question on Bidding Over Hearts
The question asks whether to bid three spades after partner opens two hearts or pass. It evaluates responder strategy, balance, and partnership conventions, focusing on whether three spades shows a constructive raise, a cue, or a third spade forward in the bidding.
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West
Peeses
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Jacoby
Maroa
Uy Merrill
Shirley LO
Hanna-Barber
Moon Mullins
Ford Johnson
Ready
Nick
Elmer
Nesth
Captain
Blondie
Irma
Willie Maws
Chic Young
W. T. Hamlin
the Almanac
Ce Eeeae
Rudyard Epling
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NIAO
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