Mississippian heart hand tale in Jacoby on Bridge
Oswald Jacoby recalls the Mississippi river gambling tale where a South hand in hearts leads to a cascade of doubles and redoubles. The vignette shows the peril of seven no trump with a top score despite an aggressive approach, illustrating high-stakes penalties in duplications.
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Bridge bidding puzzle: three hearts response after double
In the given auction you hold ASS YRQSE4 KI2 BIG4 with South as declarer. After partner doubles 3 spades over your 3 hearts, decide the best action. The puzzle asks the correct continuation and reasoning for this standard bridge problem.
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