Judge — January 3, 1931 — page 29: what you’re looking at

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department of J most remarkab Tree came a deluge of solutions in the closing days of the 1930 big Bridge Contest. Dece the fin: re aber Bist was date that replies would be d and credited While the great majority of con- testants were careful to follow the published cond ns, there were still a large number who persisted in writ- ing several different problems on the same sheet of paper. Where this was done, the letter was filed under the first numbered problem and credit given only on that one. Quite ‘a large number of solvers made use of the Challenge Bid, in licu of the Informatory Doubles. Although the Challenge convention is in use exclusively at the Knicker bocker Whist Club and the Contract Club of New York, as well as at hun- dreds of clubs all over the country, it is not in universal use, and for that reason I did not require that it be employed. However, where the Chal- lenge was properly used in place of the Informatory Double, the same credits were allowed. On the bidding problems a number of contestants pointed out that their declaration would produce the test number of points and for that reason was undoubtedly the best bid. If that was the only essential require- ment, all the “double-dummy players” would have scored a hundred per cent. The bidding situations were purposely made as delicate as possible and cach bid should have been predicated on the actual cards held and the informa- dW . Whitehead No Trump, Pass, Pass, Pass,” four points would be the maximum credit at problem. Should the con- testant, instead of having Fourth- hand pass, stick in a bid at that point and continue the bidding for a round or two more, his mark would be three points. If the very first bid is wrong well, don’t let’s dwell on unpleas- ant subjects. The importance of bidding at Con- tract has been stressed to such an ex- tent that some players seem to believe that the play of the cards is of minor consideration, It must be admitted that bidding for game on close hands is greatly facilitated when the players have con fidence in their ability to make all the tricks contained in the cards. Occasionally a bit of psychology: is just as helpful as a successful finesse. @ks OK OQR &Q12 eQis 9 QT6 010653 e864 The Bidding SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST tion derived from previous bids—if any. The situation was precisely the same as in-a real game, where all the cards cannot be seen until the bidding is completed. The grading of the first four prob- lems will be done on the basis of one point allowed for each correct bid or pass. When the contestant strays from the line of the sealed bid, his scoring, on that problem, will cease. If the proper bidding were “Onc | 1 No Trump Pass — Pass | | pavemrecip Pass | Pass Pass West led the seven of Diamonds, North played the eight, East the ten and South won with the King. The dummy was put in with the Hearts and the Club finesse was lost. Of course, the contract was set one trick. Did the declarant make use of every opportunity to avert defeat? We will see next week. 27 of | using a toy racquet at | FOREST HILLS . .. When you try to play your best with poor quality eards that take your mind off your game. Knowing players, who refuse to be handicapped by cards that stick and smear and cause dis- tractions and mistakes, prefer Aristocrat Cards... distinguished for their feel and deal, their easy shuffle and pickup, their lasting freshness, their clearness of print- ing that prevents errors. Re- member that poor quality cards hinder your game . . . Aristocrat Cards help it, and the difference in cost is only a matter of pen- nies. High, lustrous finish as well as linen finish. Be sure you get the genuine Aristocrats by look- ing for the bank-note backs, exclusive in this brand. : Atigtocvat PLAYING CARDS RUSSELL PLAYING CARD CO. NEW YORK, U. S. A idge and Poker Packs Manufacturers also of the exquisite Multi-Color Bridae Cards” comicbooks.com