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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
11
In a column on bridge bidding Jim responds two no trump to show strength after South opens ACOL two spade. Bobby raises to three hearts and Jim bids four hearts, confident the contract can make. The piece notes American players often avoid doubtful two bids and prefer one spade.
In a bridge scenario the bidding leads to four hearts as the final contract. South opens game forcing two spades, defenders may cash aces or continue clubs, and South pins down a winning slam by scoring spades and discarding dummy’s diamonds.
South opens heart one, North passes, East raises to two clubs, you hold AAQTE VAQTE O62 AKI52. Consider three notrump. With strong partner hand but no slam chances, bid three clubs and reassess to find best contract.
The Almanac lists a January 15 1963 date with celestial notes and recalls key events: 1831 The Best Friend of Charleston first practical locomotive runs in South Carolina. 1919 Ignace Paderewski becomes Poland's premier. 1922 birth of the Irish Free State. 1952 Frank Costello released after a hung verdict in a contempt case. A thought from Matthew follows.
A crossword style puzzle list with across and down clues naming British monarchs and related words including Elizabeth I and various common crossword answers. The grid references honor typical clue forms and language found in era periodicals.
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