BRIDGE (9)

After our debacle of last month, I am pleased to say that my partner and I have started the new bridge season well, and have won the warm-up tournament that finished this evening. We couldn't do much against opponents who bid and made 6 and 7 no trumps when nobody else in the room did. On the other hand, we won a succession of small part scores by getting that vital extra trick that makes all the difference when you are playing duplicate.

Nothing fancy, just sticking to the system and solid play.

Walter Blotscher