Judge — May 30, 1931 — page 29: what you’re looking at

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HOW GwD \e bat ya PvI IDGE Lenz has held, fourteen times, the National and International Bridge an e who follow this department of Judge wis undoubtedly the most rem me correspondence from ieee cad Comat d cor Juseticarty all are either play have given a gri tion to the advisability of doing so. Although different and bidding conventions are advo- cated by teachers and prominent clubs cre bridge predominates, the great majority of players are recruited from the rank and file, players who are not tall interested in clubs and play - for sheer love of the game. hese players would doubtless pre- cr to play Contract without being compelled to learn a number of highly zed and Auction - players Contract or at deal of considera- ing many systems. arbitrary conventions, especially if they felt they could do so without handicapping themselves. I firmly believe that the One-Two- Three system is not only a “natural but portrays every important situation ond interchanges more ble infor- mation between the partners than any other method of bidding. For the past eight weeks my ar ticles in Jupae have minutely de- scribed every phase of this simplified of Contract bidding, which tay be summarized as follows: Suit bid of one. A hand worth a bid but not good enough for game without exceptional support in partner's hand. Suit bid of two. A strong hand, with very good chance for game if partner holds some assistance, Suit bid of three. A hand strong enough to bid for game. The partner must keep the bidding open with some kind of a re- sponsive bid. To support a one-bid, partner should hold normal support in bid- suit and two tricks To support a two-bid, partner re- quires normal support in bid-suit, one trick and some plus values. To support a three-bid, partner toust hold normal support in bid-suit and one trick or four cards in bid- suit. With less than these require- ments, the bidding should be kept system vill understand why Wilbur C. hable card player the world has ever kw Judge veaders and will give ad espondents send stamped addy open with a bid of No Trumps. Pre-emptive under this tem, must be for not less than four tricks. Even in Auction Bridge many good players refused to pre-empt un- less they were prepared to make a bid of four. It should be apparent that the main object of a pre-emptive declard to shut out the enemy and, unless the limit can be bid, it m as well to bid one or even pass altogether, With a hand sufficiently powerful in quick tricks to bid for game off the reel. a demand-bid would be far better strategy. The partner's foreed reply would make it clear whether to stop at a game bid or go after a slam, bids, © Q108 oO 1864 4kKJ1053 AQ109865 2 ose A ane is ws The South hand in this deal was a good pre-emptive bid of four Spades —two tricks more than the probable taking trick value. Playing the One- Two-Three, South forgot himself and bid “three de: North at once jumped to “seven Spades,” a perfect- ly proper bid if South's call had not been inadvertent. With the King of Clubs in the West hand, twelve tricks are in sight, but the thirteenth is a bit of a teaser. South succeeded in mak- ing the Grand Slam with a trump opening, although the lead did not seem to figure. The adversaries put up a perfect defense, but it was of no avail. Lay out the cards and see how casy it is—but don’t forget the perfect defense, q7 | A Drib there | Mr. E. V. LENZ VERSES A Bridge Drib was and he loved t! game— (Even as you and I), played with care and pride— (Tho’ never he won, yet ever he tried) And as to his winnings he shamelessiy lied— (Even as you and I), He MY SYSTEM OF CONTRACT BIDDING (Third Edition) by SIDNEY S. LENZ Contains a full exposition of the One-Two- Three Convention. This newest Lenz system three types of hands—fair, iB features the Demand Bi conventions, ‘ays the 1 and very , without arti- and is so’ simple that player can become a sound contract yer with ten minutes’ study. Shepard, one of the foremost American authoritic President of The Only College of Bridge, say “I prefer the One-Two-Three Bid- ding of Sidney S$. Lenz to that of considering every opening bid of two a demand “Mr. Lenz? method is easier to teach, and it does not interfere with employment of the normal two bid.” This book contains a full explanation of the Challenge Bid originated by Mr. Lenz to take the place of the Informatory Double. It also contains a synopsis of the Laws of contract bridge, including the official system of scoring. All orders for "My System of Contract Bidding” (Third Edition) will include autographed copy of Lenz’ parody on Rudyard, Kipling’ Vampire.” SPECIAL OFFER ow obtain Mr, Lens’ book with- JUDGE PUBLISHING CO., Inc 18 East 48th St, New York City. If the above verse is a fair sa: of orm. T accept sour Special’ Offer send bis tock without the verses, Please send me. tem of Contract Bid (Third Es Sidney S. Lenz. $1.10 per cop ping. Tam enclosing $ copies o| Send C. O. D. at $1.10 per copy, collect tract Bidd Lenz Parcel Post “My System of Con by Sidney $ Name Address City comicbooks.com