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by Dick Cavalli HERALD Wednesday July MB Page A PHILOSOPHER SAID HE WHO DINES AND 1 WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY RUTTING HIS DIDNT KNOW YOUNSAAAN WAS A PHILOSOPHER jCSEC The bidding guides the lead EEK MEEK by Howie Schneider I GOSSIP I MAKE SMALL WOT ft OR fDLtTlCSI CARE LESS ABOUT C FRANK ERNEST by Bob Thaves NORTH KQJ1054 WEST EAST 10 10 SOUTH 10 Vulnerable EastWest Dealer South South West North East Pass Pass Pass INT Pass Pass Pass 3 NT All pass Opening lead ASTROGRAPH BUGS BUNNY by Warner Bros BORN LOSER fay Art and Chip Sanson Oh if we could only rub a lamp and have a genie materialize to tell us the right opening lead Even though theres no genie handy at the table lis tening to the bidding can be a great substitute In todays deal there is no lead that defeats the game but the un inspired club lead allowed declarer to take more tricks than most other tour nament competitors When South responded with one no- trump which in NorthSouths meth ods denied holding a fourcard major North jumped to three diamonds Now three hearts could not be a suit so was interpreted as showing good stoppers in that major Since North had a dou ble spade stopper he felt quite com fortable in now bidding three no- trump When West led a club there was nothing to the hand but to knock out the diamond ace and take tricks Even though a heart is the best lead our choice based on the bidding would be a spade Although East was not able to at the onelevel he still might hold five spades to a high honor plus an outside entry No one would rush to vulnerable with a bro ken suit and meager bighcards A spade lead will bold the contract to tricks unless West decides to make the daring play oj unblocking the queen of spades in the hope that East holds the jack Then its back to tricks the same score that resulted from a club lead JameaJaeobfa boots Bridge tod Jacob Cant Games writtm with bit Attar the tit OmU Jacob an anOabh at Both an by Boob aw EHiratFtun CELEBRITY CIPHER Ctftty cryptogram created rem quotation by past and Each attar the atanda or Today a duo ago In the year ahead there Is a possibility that something rather profitable could result from a venture that starts out at a hobby or sideline You may have a se cret partner In this enterprise CANCER June You should do ra well In your affairs today especially It you conduct your business along traditional lines using methods that you know from experi ence always work effectively Trying to patch up a broken romance The Astro- Graph Matchmaker can help you to un derstand what to do to make the rela tionship work Mall to Matchmaker PO Box 91428 Cleveland OH 44101- 3428 LEO July Aug A disgruntled as sociate might attempt to throw a road block Into your efforts today Dont let this upset you because youll have no trouble finding an equally effective alternative VIRGO Aug 238epL 22 This may be a day when the emphasis will be placed on unexpected developments Be ready to move swiftly II an opportunity pops up from out of the blue LIBRA Sept 23 Your Ingenu ity could be a shade more luminous to day than your companions Everyone Is likely to fare better If you use your bright Ideas Instead of theirs SCORPIO Oct 24Hov 22 Continue to keep your focus on goals that have promising potential Lady Luck Is still your supporter In these SAGITTARIUS Nov 21 Your greatest gains today are likely to come from a partnership arrangement It In volves a person who has been rather lucky for you previously CAPRICORN Dec Sell imaginatively today If there Is some thing you are trying to promote for a personal profit However by the same token dont depart from the facts AQUARIUS Jan 10 When It comes working out an agreement to day you should be able to strike an ad vantageous bargain provided you dont get careless and overlook the obvious PISCES Feb 20 Strive to be materially aware today without being selfish or grabby If you let events run their course theres a chance you could reap rewards In two areas ARIE8 March 18 In manag ing matters today that require good so da Judgment youre not apt to miss a trick However this enviable talent might not extend to your financial affairs TAURUS April 20May 20 You could be luckier than usual today where your worldly and material Interests are con cerned Chance may play a big role tn tilting advantageous trends In your favor QEUBQ May 21Juoo 20 Let the pro nouncements of gloomy companions fall on deaf ears today Tune them out and tuna In on the pitch of your more positive pals C A A K B GRIZZWELLS by Bill Schorr TPFIVRCAH EMKA MK VKDKTBKV C DIARCTATAJ PIVK RMCA EIVHV J K I J K CJ4 ODV UBt USUI OUHIIBIUOO UJBJOonn Oft stoat ubuj v NOliiTIOS