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The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part CXVI: Poor Frank’s Jest

Posted on January 24, 2017 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part CXVI: Poor Frank’s Jest By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Poor Frank was smarting from recent Lucky Archie victories when the following hand came up: East opened one heart and Poor Frank was in a playful … Continue reading →

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Alice in Four Spade Land

Posted on October 4, 2016 by poorfrank

Alice in Four Spade Land By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com One day Alice was partnered with the Dormouse against the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter. Every time she had the Dormouse for her partner she recalled the time she … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part III: A Brilliant Finesse

Posted on April 1, 2014 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part III: A Brilliant Finesse By Ray Adams frankandarchie@gmail.com The entire local club was talking about Poor Frank’s brilliant finesse the other day. It all came about on the following hand: Dealer: North Vulnerable: … Continue reading →

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