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JACOBY ON BRIDGE

Percentage Play Is Not Always Needed

By OSWALD JACOBY

problem na to

"We have

the correct percentage play," writes a Dallas reader. The argument developed as Ɑ

result of this hand.

West pred

the ten 13!

spatles, dummy played the

and East won

East led the

with the ice.

queen of spates

at the secunt trick, and South ruffed.

South next laid down the king of hearts, and continued with the ten of hearts. West played a low trump bath times, and South had to decide whether or not to finest,

finesse

"AS you can see, would have enabled him to muke fils contract, Actually South put up dummy's are hearts, thus losing his contract. He eventually had to give up a trump trick and two clubs.

"South claims he followed the rule that you Howse with eight trumps but not with nine trumps. Narth feels sarre that 1. ods are in favour of these through Wet, but cannot prove it. Who is correct?

North be correct.

When you

have no information about the

unseen old

cards, you Jollow the South qola el. rule that

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with other foreign matter, you can congratulate yourself on ac- quiring "frustrated ex- port."

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for the home mar-

Getting nobody anywhere TOR feedam python' crgs to

[* heron a MANDATE

Was ge-cribed by the magistrate as

kat he Anid,

"Se 1 lave."

said the day In a transparent plastic hat woman, "You rion't suppore I

on a day a live

Tuning kep mou

busybody. "One would

uld have roamthing else to

I piume that the lady who

in public the other dn,”

South

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North West Pass 30

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"With

Pass Poss

The rule actually says

eight every with rate, never." It musi he emphasised, Jow. ever, Hat this old rule applles unly when you

have no in- formation about the Bonds ! the opponents.

In this case, however. Such Indi heard EN biri three spades in the tacn of iron. bidding by North-South, Wond East do with I wo

card in the suit that had been hid against him? A any ex- perienced bralce player now, East would be much more like jy

to bid three spaces if his hond containe only one buurt than if his hand contained two heart.

would

The bichlar and West's choler of the opening lead indicated that Enst held at least spades. Thi alone cause. the s lo faveur

nersc through West for the queen of hearts. With reven spodes in his hand, Ebst had only six cank, in which to hold an assortmen of hearts, dla. monds and clubs, West, with only three spates in his hand, had ten corde in which to hudd an assortzen! of hearts, monds on clubs.

Elin

you

Aiving the

in ide it was the happy heron these pythons egys

meant." of a frustrated export "What

replied the possibly, there Beno very magistrate, "was that the time market abroad for such given to This extraordinary

cccupation might be bellri ein „ployed." "For indance?" asked the woman, "Well, cooking," raid the megistrate "Cooking what?" asked 10

Whatever there

cock." all the magistrate. "And, ang-

have you 10 raid the woman. "Feel-

no hubby

INTELLIGENCE TRAD

CAT AND FIDDLE

By T. O. HARE THE N

Both Leak, on the I Pointe, Bre EN DO Ten Bauinches, the “tax and

to

Fiddle. have been built VAST 2004

excurry and

down this river.

to water, at exactly the kamie sperat.

Etter day each w Riven a bad run The Can" premenjeni ztem, Inn South Lork

agun the tinte taken in turna

The

North 1 ch

started from the

t

prevented to and has past

to be at the Thee

d. Camlarts. Faith Lark

I happened

Tank, which

11 river

That at jeg The F

on the 19

The

AL 10 M

tay on t

1 tl th fatina bes SUSANOVA

What is die, speed at the Jannetes Ju still wetler

(solution on this 100)

SKELETON CROSSWORD

CLUES ACEUSS

1. By means of which one can

riske time stand still7.

U. iral gent

B. 081

11. tons product of

9. A zoutugicat baɛkez,

Comcoga

1atxuur.

12. Creatures of intelligence, do

we hear 7

14. Enger, tri a satino,

14 and 15. Deums, for example ›

Itwo wor441

17. U.5. moicher seized n leg of

Tatto

20. Bird found in threes †

21. Voltaire's river.

23, Laboratory muswete, usnybe.

23. Filer usually seein

on

the

unve

24. about in time,

most of Lo

Clorin makes thin

FILME metodica wordsl.

CLUES DOWN

1. Fuste ft's divino

Maid of the Mountains?

3. Flying boulai

4. Strip. strap, or strop.

5. I hot into the elevator.

7. No any place in which

and one's way obolite an

1. Ry diaplay

to

9. It's both over and under the

All

10. It's the fourth book of the

Q.T. which counts,

10. One anagram of "mites.”

17. (he's of "menato, talent,

in, I'm surrounded by barz 10. Striken nt certain measures

(Solution on this page)

Frist pythons

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to herona." said, the magistrate, rubbing his forehead vigorously with his right hand.

Twenty Years of Uproar COMPLAINING thot the or-

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chestra

drowned the voice a singer, musie crilic might have emphasised the un- fair advantare

superior. maestros At Sabhur unce a fernst Players grew so sick of Rustinuzzi's bawling that they c'ubbed together to drown her

to voter. A fiuti neaked the

and the plot conductor. failed. The next night the man with the cymbals not down the on all fours, crept close to singer. and clashed with his might repeatedly, the

That did tink. Stut, thetically peaking, it was nearly a as the singing.

TRAFFICKED

IN HONOURS

(Continued from Page 5)

In

Indire hitz

bad

the

nevessary papers.

And so Mrs. Rose was huned. Back in London at the inquest the eurer, the late Mr Ingleby Oddie, was told by Sir Bernard Spitsbury that Biere had been no hemorrhage, there were no signs of Bright's disease: the death certificate had been com- pletely wrong.

But there was nothing to show what was the cause of death.

Summing up, the corner said: "I do not wish to emphasise the point which has been mentioncil that vertila drugs do decompose when exposed.

when they have been buried in soil water- togtied or otherwire.

or

no

"All I will pay is that polson has been found, and on polson will ever be found in this body. Therefore no possible. charge could arise out of this inquiry.

An open verdiet was recorded.

-London Express Servical

1950,

PAGE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

I you are born today, you have a vigorous

personality, a keen mind, and no alert seure of humour. In addition, you have con- siderable creative talent auzi the patience to do the necessary detail work: Enet and care- fit, you can be depended upon to finish a Job emelently, once you have decided to do it.

Your impulses are strong and romefinen you promise things which you and difficult to deliver. Helier make fewer comnilments, You have the power of delegating tasks to others and since you know how to do the job yourself, you expect others to do it equal- ly on well.

Although you are not naturally a moury- muker, since you are interested more hi est- tural things than in commercial or business affairs, the chaneen are that you will ochleve

By STELLA

a comfortable income. You rony therit money at some time in your life. Be sure that you make the best possible use of 11.

And if "the"

You have a strong emotional nature, but are nut one to wear your heart on your sleeve. You are the type who touki have a

eret love and even the object of your affection might not be aware of it.

You are very loyal in your affecitons romance does not end in marriage, you might never wed. However, if you are not too timid or play too hard to get, this need never hap pen: Love at Arst sight is something that rould happen to you!

To find what the stars have in store for morrow, select your birthday star and read Lel your birth- the corresponding paragraph. day ihr be your daily guide.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

VIRGO

CAPRICORN (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)—

(Dec. 23-JAN TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)— active day. This can be an especially bury 20)-You can make this one of An exceptionally

iny. The full moon brings the best days of the nonth I Romance and a Journey are in- jaided nelivities. Homance is in you are wise. Make plans and dieated. A good day to start #

t air, 100.

follow them.

honeymoon!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 31-Feb GEMINI (May 22-June 22)- 10) All your of

affairs will be Things should move along nctive for the next week. Take favourably for you now. Your advantage of opportunity. friends can be a source of real

pleasure.

on A

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)— There is the possibility romantic episode while Journey today. This enn prave to be quite exelling.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Romance is definitely for you if you want it. Things work out to your destinef advantage in all

nes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) - Join youte friends in :1 Pleasant trip. All activities are

pweded up-even romatice.

EDER

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 21)- You may make impurtant deci sions now which may influenew your entire life. Make sure they are wise ones,

CANCER (June 23-July 231- Events may happen with light- mag-like speed. Just make sure be that you get what should coming to you.

ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 20)-- 1re this day to Bake friend and influence people. You can kam a distinct advantage right business or

Taw.

I seu are bocu today, you are an active per- You have a clear-cut mind; a quick, tre fillon which you should follow at all finest and industriessly efficient in all your undertakings. There characteristics point to- ward recess. The stars inve been generous in hequeathing you their trients-the rest 15 up to you.

Members of the fair sex are inclined to take their talents ton lightly. You are foud of rocial gateiles and may need to curb this alde of your nature if you have any intention of following a career.

Men. on the other hand, are inclined to be too serious about life, and could take a lessons in lenrising how to enjoy life from mem-

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 22)-- Guard against health mishaps, Make the most of all

career potentials. Opportunity may inly knock once.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)--- Make careful plans ahend of fime and you will find that all works

according to schedule,

SCORPIO (Oct, 24-Nov. 22)— A new idea may prove worth it real profit. Follow in- Tuitions carefully for beat sults.

LEO (July 24.AVE. 23)-

in Partnerships affairs, either

domestic spheres, are well favoured at this time.

Actually, both of you

bere of the fair rex. Ahould avoid extremes, path is the best way.

Taking the middle

Father hypercriteal of others, learn fo curb your remarks unless in finding fault you can make some constructive surrection. You have a deeply affectionate nature but your teals are rel so high that for most individuals they are unfainable. Once you have found the person who fulfils all your requirements,

can be however, you

very happy indeed, Your marriage should be a very contented

que.

To find what the stars have in store for tomorrow, relect your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birth- daytar be your daily guide.

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

guarded in actions during the which is highly important, Fol- afternoon hours.

Jow your intuitior explicitly, AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb, Gust them. 10-Follow Your intuition carefully. Follow up businers GEMINI (May 22-June 24j- opportunities actively. Stick to Business netivity Indicated, routine in the afternoon.

but there may be some mino: delay in making a decision Don't force an issue.

PISCES (Feb, 20-Mar. 21) Guard against health upset. Get your best wark done in the ear

and evening hours wit ly morning. its afternoon.

bring you the best results. Ga ARIES (Mar. 22-Apr. 201 very slowly during the after-

Be cautious in the ANCER (June 22-July 23

re- Take care of important businers toon hours.

detalls this mornlag. Make no LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)- important decisions this after If bargain hunting an after- Boom of shopping should satisfy TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)— your best hopes! Watch bus- Make progress in romé project nens details this morning.

SAGITTARIES (Nov. 23-Dec. 12)-Morning hours are not good: pa so zlowly then, Analyse alt new projects cautiously. Gard home interests.

it re

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. | 20)-Morning and evening

best for Your activities. Be

CRIME QUIZ SOLUTION

P-C Urown told him me as voted that to seed and water bowls in the Bago wete

No water or needs Tord brew spilled on to the floor of the tage. This surgetted

hid removed the pyrit know now to lose the FARO dont without having to bony 11 Had it been hanged some Sheds of water would certainly have bero stalled Further, the person who tempyed the partat must have been

do strange, eiherwise the bird would have protested loudly, and most ilkely would have awakened its mistress.

London Ezoreja Sərvize.

CHESS PROBLEM

By F. J KOVACS

Black, 10 pieces.

1

White, 8 pieces. White to play and mute in three. Solution to yesterday's problem:

nvon.

CROSSWORD

Solution of yesterday's puzzle. ~ACTORS: 2, Stipend; 7, Opera;

| Pop: 10, Sannup: 12. Adder; 13, Leal; 11, Ewe; 15, Ollo; 10, Err: 10, Boding; 20, Solení; 22, Emir: 23, Ergot; 24, Pancheon, Down 1, Dosage; Spade; 3, Tender; 4, Explode; 5, Domale; 8. Apology B. Aureole; 9, Peel- ing: 1, New-bern; 17, Romp; 19, Kea; 21, Too.

3. BXP, anu; 2. B (ch, or dbl| ch). Kt, or P (dis ch) mates,

INTELLIGENCE TEST SOLUTION:

We are not told t what time either aunch started. Nor do we know where I was mituled. tical thin point X

Then takes so minutes to get Irun X to the South Lock and back: and C takra tuo minutes 10 from X 10 the North Lock and bock. The combined distances aro equal to one return journey.

llence. 11 ■ m.p.h. is the apera of either Inunch, and a m.p. AN the speed of the current:

"

A

Next, let P be the point where the two launches Passed one another. F took 8 minutes to get from X to P: Clock 42 mputer from to X. The current Je dow ing from the South Lock towards The North Lock, and 2 (4 + c) = 3 (8- c).

Bois 5p.h; e, in 1 m.p.b. We can also deduce, of course, that the Three Tunx le 9 miles from the South Lock; that had started l

Am. and Cat, 10 am The speed of the launches is 6.p..

London Exteza Berrico.

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