July 18 1972 Almanac Highlights History and Births
The almanac notes July 18 as the 200th day of 1972 with 166 to follow. It lists Cancer birthdays including English novelist Makepeace Thackeray born 1811. Historical items include Nero in 64, Douglas Corrigan’s 1938 Wrong Way flight, FDR’s 1940 third term nomination, Walcott’s 1951 heavyweight title win by knocking out Charles in Pittsburgh.
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United Press
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Makepeace Thackeray
Nero
Rome
Douglas Corrigan
Ireland
New York
California
Corrigan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Joseph “Jersey
Joe” Walcot
Pittsburgh
Ezzard Charles
Crossword Clue Word Scramble Puzzles Various Definitions
The list presents a set of crossword style clues with varied definitions including numbers and wordplay hints. Entries cover terms from nautical directions to prepositions and fabric items, alongside regional and cultural references.
Helen Sobel’s two club tricks stun Cavendish crowd
A 40 year old New York Cavendish Club hand features Helen White later Helen Sobel, winning lead with ace of clubs to secure two club tricks against any 3-2 or 5-0 split, prompting West to critique and Helen to marry tournament director Al Sobel, cementing her legacy as a top woman bridge player.
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New York
Cavendish Club
Helen White
Helen
West
Cavendish
al Sobel
Helen Sobel
Bridge bidding puzzle from a late night hand example
In a four player auction West North East South with passes, South opens and holds a hand while responder partners continue to three clubs after a two heart suggestion. The question asks what the best call is when partner continues to three clubs and promises more information with a future bid.
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