Monthly Archives: November 2015

Jack Leeder’s Vienna Coup

Posted on November 24, 2015 by poorfrank

Jack Leeder’s Vienna Coup By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Poor Frank’s friend, Jack Leeder, recently found himself at the helm in an exciting slam contract. He did not know it at the time, but several other bridge buffs bid and made … Continue reading →

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The Mouse and the Lion: A Bridge Fable

Posted on November 17, 2015 by poorfrank

The Mouse and the Lion: A Bridge Fable By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Many lessons can be learned from observing the animal kingdom. Today’s blog is a tale of two bridge-playing animals who once held the same cards. Once in … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part LXXIV: The Lonely Queen of Diamonds

Posted on November 10, 2015 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part LXXIV: The Lonely Queen of Diamonds By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com A funny thing happened to Poor Frank on the way to first place just the other night at the local duplicate club. And, of … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part LXXIII: Off-shape Double Backfires

Posted on November 3, 2015 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part LXXIII: Off-shape Double Backfires By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com The cards were hot again just the other night at the local duplicate club. Poor Frank needed a top result on the last board if … Continue reading →

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