Monthly Archives: September 2014

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part XXV: Where Did That Setting Trick Go? by Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Most modern bridge players use weak two bids these days because it makes arriving at the best contract more difficult for the … Continue reading →

Posted on September 29, 2014 by poorfrank | 3 Comments

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part XXIV: The Importance of a Nine By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Things got exciting just the other night when Poor Frank met Lucky Archie on the last round. The winner of that evening’s festivities … Continue reading →

Posted on September 22, 2014 by poorfrank | Leave a comment

By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part XXIII: Lucky Archie Pulls the Wrong Card Poor Frank knew he was going to win the club championship the other night at the local duplicate club. He had Lucky Archie … Continue reading →

Posted on September 16, 2014 by poorfrank | Leave a comment

The Adventures of Poor Frank’s Friends, Part I: Jack Leeder Makes a Bet By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Readers have recently complained to me that they don’t hear enough about Poor Frank’s friends, who are good bridge players in … Continue reading →

Posted on September 9, 2014 by poorfrank | Leave a comment

How to Play with a More Intelligent Partner: Part II By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com It’s so easy to put the blame for a disaster on partner, especially in the heat of battle. But with a little cool thought, we … Continue reading →

Posted on September 1, 2014 by poorfrank | Leave a comment