Jacoby on Bridge Remark Slips Into Anecdote
The column sketches how the average bridge player, overwhelmed by a string of poor hands, becomes demoralized while a veteran like Abe Wechuler remains sharp, humorously noting his focus on coffee and daily routines.
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Ignrtia
Abe Wechuler
Wechsler Defense Skews South in Bridge Hand Analysis
In a club and heart hand, Mr. Wechsler plays a precise defensive plan that traps declarer South. A misplay by South, choosing a queen from dummy, allows Wechsler to seize the lead and force South into a sequence that loses the contract.
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South
Dummy
Mr. Wechaler
Hast
Declarer
Mr. Wechsler
Apaden
Diamonds
Wechsler
Sac
East
Card game play and Rhode Island name origin note
The excerpt explains a bridge scenario where South can win two heart tricks after a specific card read. It also notes Rhode Island derives its name from an island in Narragansett Bay, and mentions the state’s inland status.
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Rhode Island
Narragannett Bay
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