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The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXXIII: Team Porcupine vs. the Silver Fox

Posted on August 29, 2017 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXXIII: Team Porcupine vs. the Silver Fox By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Part I: Negative Kowalski Lately I have been getting several requests from readers who wondered why I had not included the big match … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXVIII: He Who Dares

Posted on July 18, 2017 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXVIII: He Who Dares By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Most team events are won when one team bids and makes a game or slam while the other team fails to do so. Thus, the strategy … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXVII: Getting Defensive

Posted on July 11, 2017 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXVII: Getting Defensive By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Much has been written about the excellent declarer play of Team Porcupine members such as Nograwowiciz and Konejwicz. However, it should be noted that this group did … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part LXIII: A Coup in Vain

Posted on August 11, 2015 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part LXIII: A Coup in Vain By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Poor Frank and three members of his club were in Las Vegas recently to play in KO events in the summer regional. Normally, Poor Frank … Continue reading →

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