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Bridge with Bland

Bridge With Bland: Aug. 2016

Playing South online, some players found themselves in an untenable five ♦ contract. This month’s hand demonstrates the value of

Bridge with Bland

Bridge With Bland: June 2016

Bromides and rules of thumb are good starting points when playing the hand. However, these quick fixes do not replace knowledge,

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland

While playing at the ‘local dupe,’ longtime partner Dick Ford found the best line of play to ensure the all-important up-trick

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Bridge with Bland: March

This month’s hand demonstrates the ‘never-give-up’ attitude of good players. Playing South online, some players found themselves in an untenable five

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Bridge with Bland: January

At the Fall Nationals, the prestigious Baze Knockout Championship was won by the Rose Meltzer Team. Ron Smith, former St.

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Bridge with Bland: December

This month’s hand was played at the local dupe. Visions of extra tricks clouded some declarers’ judgment. They went down

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Bridge with Bland: October

Congratulations, bridge players. The recent St. Charles Sectional was well attended, with Jack Bryant named 2015 Player of the Year. Other

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Bridge with Bland: October

The late Charlie Wiley, one of our town’s all-time great bridge players, said, “When we are blessed with a great hand,

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