Judge — January 23, 1932 — page 27: what you’re looking at

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Solutions of Problems in Third Annual Lenz Bridge Contest SPONSORED BY GENERAL @ ELECTRIC MAZDA LAMPS Below is reprinted the fifth problem in’ the $25,000.00 Bridge Contest, together with Mr. Lenz’ solution, In the following issues of Juvcr the five aining problems will be shown, When scoring is completed prizes will be awarded and names of successful contestants will be published. Problem No. 5 CARD READING as 9 AQ86 Qo eo & O19642 J10 me AKD The Bidding: SOUTH 1 Spade 2 Spades 3 Hearts WEST NORTH 1 No Trump 2No Trumps EAST Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass 4 Hearts Pass Pass Pass The Play: WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH Club King | Club § Club 3 | Club 6 | WHAT CARD SHOULD WEST LEAD NE ? GIVE REASON, IN NOT MORE THAN FIFTY WORDS. MR. LENZ’ SOLUTION West should lead a Spade. On South's rebid. he is marked with six Spades. Although the two of Clubs is missing, East cannot be signalling. If East held but two Clubs, South would have four, which is most unlikely on South’s bidding. Maximum score 12 points. The Complete Deal— &@ QO)9642 997 Y © 310 > em AKI \K 76532 & 1043 @ AK10873 9 KJ104 None & J62 AT LAST! A PERFECT SMOKERS’ STAND lighter; instant ashes and odour, An unfailing elimination of Price, $23.50 complete Available finishes are Black, Chinese Red, Hunter Green, Grained Walnut and Mahogany — all chromium trimmed. Trays are finished in alco- hol resisting lacquer. Irene Haullauysr 37 EAST 49th STREET NEW YORK DETROIT’S FINEST UPTOWN HOTEL + + is near the General Motors, Fisher and New Center Buildings, also automobile plants. A courteous thoughtful stoff. Excellent Cuisine. Luxurious*rooms at $3.00 per doy. THE Abinaton at 700 SEWARD