Overcall Leads to Four Spades Laydown in Bridge Column
In a fourth seat opening case, South overcalled with a strong hand and West bid three diamonds. North advanced to three spades, East to four diamonds, South pressed to four spades, and East chose to pass. Four spades proved a laid down contract, with South conceding one heart and two clubs. East could have limited losses by trying five diamonds, but the real error was opening in fourth seat.
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When East Opens Narrow Major Suit Weak Hands
Oswald Jacoby explains a 14 point hand with 12 high cards plus two for doubletons gives little chance for game. He argues against an opening bid with a weak major holding and notes opponents may overcall in a major suit. East decides to resume bidding.
Bridge bidding puzzle with four diamonds description
In a four diamonds reply sequence after partner rebids four hearts you consider continuation. North East South West pass pass bid. You hold a solid diamond suit with K108792 Q and two stoppers in heart. Determine the correct bid and plan for the partnership.
Across and More A 1961 Almanac Word Puzzle
The Almanac by United Press International presents a crossword style list with numbered clues spanning football or bridge play to pasha and tennis terms. It accompanies a brief historical note for October 20 1961 including Barnum Hippodrome opening and Leyte landing and a Machiavelli quote.
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