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From: rainbow@ihuxe.UUCP (Rob Buchner)
Newsgroups: net.rec.bridge
Subject: Crane strikes down opponent
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Date: Thu, 4-Apr-85 00:28:58 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr  4 00:28:58 1985
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I've heard of awe power before, but this last weekend an elderly
gentlemen actually keeled over dead playing against Barry Crane.
Heart attack. I guess the pressure was too much. Anyway, on a lighter
side, here is a hand from the tournament. Whats the best line of play:

S:Kxxx		The final contract is a more than reasonable 6H.
H:KJxxx		Unfortunately your right hand opponent shows up with
D:Qx		JTxx of spades. Suddenly the contract isn't so clear
C:9x		cut anymore. How do you proceed? This is IMPS. By
		the way, I was the east defender. Hearts break 2-1, east
S:AQxx		holding only one. The declarer at my table wasn't up to 
H:AQxxx		making the hand. He gave me a chance to set it and I did.
D:A		Unfortunately one of my teammates blew his opportunity
C:AQx		to shine at the other table also.