Judge — May 1933 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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“\~— this man bestriding the entire Contract field like a Colossus” JOINS THE STAFF OF JUDGE Vv HAL SIMS WILL EDIT DEAL Philip Hal Sims of Deal, N. J. a Magazine of Contract Bridge which will be incorpo- rated as a part of JUDGE be- ginning with this issue, page 15 The SCOOP Three years ago en article in The Saturday Evening Post made this statement— has become a tremendous element in the lives of millions of Americans. No other game ever interested anything like as many people. One statistician estimates that our popula- tion spends more time on bridge than on any other activity except worki ing, eating ing, traveling, reading and the different methods of expressing affection. Since the publication of this remarkable statement the amazing development of Contract by the achievements of one man—Philip Hal Sims—as Champion player. e the Post again (March 25, 1933 issue) “This year, nobody can argue about who at the top in Contract bridge.” Sims again. A system of play is as vital as his unusual mental qualities to the position Mr. Sims has at- tained. Long besieged, he at last consented to become author and editor. Bri instructo ° d unless they teach "Sims". Money Contract, his first book, smashed tradition in se g the recommendation of the Book-of-the-Month Club and immediately became a best seller. As editor Mr. Sims comes to Judge. In this new char- acter we welcome him and present him. DEAL will offer in Judge each month not only the original work of Mr. Sims but his selec- tion of contributions from his partners and opponents at Contract. Buy JUDGE, including DEAL, at Newsstands—I5c Or subscribe: $1.50 a year (Canada and foreign rate—$2.50) JUDGE MAGAZINE, INC. 18 East 48th St., New York City