Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1931, Page 4

BRIDGE CONTEST | ON AGAIN TONIGHT Experts Think Second Week Will Afford Culbertson- Lenz Better Test. By the Associated Press NEW YORK, December 14—Having diagnosed the enemy's tactics fairly well, proponents of rival systems of contract bridge will resume the big 150-rubber match tonight. Neutral ex- perts expect a better test of systems | than the first weex of play has af- forded, provided there is no unadjusta- ble dispute as to whether each team | 1= adhering to its system. Once Oswald Jacoby, partner of Sid- ney 8. Lenz in representing the ‘“offi- cial” system, brought up the point that | Mr. and Mrs. Ely Culbertson by bidding | & four-card suit before a five-card suit were not practicing what they preached To that Culbertson retorted that under } his tenets the five-card suit was not of sufficient strength to the bid origi- nally. The Culbertsons have been won- dering whether their opponents are following the “official” svstem in bid- | ding four-card suits originally on b anced hands when the “official” system lauds no trump as the better bid. Un- der the Culbertson system an original bid of no trump denies possession of & biddable suit For a while in the first week of play Tenz and Jacoby added te their net | point total by deliberately taking sets | in & waiting game for better cards. But | a few doubles by the Culbertsons made | such a policy costly in a sensational rubber Saturday night. The result was | that in one rubber of 11 hands the Cul- bertsons took 1.670 points from their deficit. Lead Cut 810 Points. In that rubber, the thirtieth of the eries, Lenz and Jacoby fulfilled one contract in which they were douhled and were set twice when doubled and ! twice without being doubled. The Cul- bértsons were set once when doubled and once when not doubled. They fulfilled one contract which they had redoubled. 1In five rubbers played Sat urday night the Culbertsons took 810 points off the plus of Lenz and Jacoby, Teducing it to 4.840 for the start of the sixth session tonight. this notwith- etanding that the “official’ pair won three rubbers. The series standing in Tubbers became: Lenz and Jacoby, 20: Culbertsons, 13 Each side insists the other has had the better cards 80 far. Here are the figures for tops: Lenz and Jacoby. 381 aces. 369 kings; Culbertsons, 351 aces 363_kings Those figures no not settle the argu- ment for the systems value other honors by constrasting methods. | Lenz Doubled and Set. i Usually when there is a set each| side feels that its strategy has been the | better. On hand 157 in rubber 29| Lenz was doubled and set two in a contract for three clubs, Neither side | had a game, but each had a part score. Jacoby argued that the Culber: uid have made five spades with- out a finesse. And the Culbertsons an- ewered that by the double they made | 200 points and five spades would have 0 at least. The Culbertsons won the rub- ber two hands later with a little slam. Here i5 hand 157: NORTH (LENZ). WEST (CULBERTSON, DEALER). S—A R K J A K 9 EAST (MRS CULBERTSON) 8—~KJ9863 H—10 965 4 D.—Blank Cc—32 SOUTH (JACOBY). 8754 H —Blank D.—10 83 C—KQ108764 bidding — West, one diamond; one heart; East, one spade: two clubs; West, two diamonds; North, two hearts: East, dpuble; South, three clubs; West, double; all pass. The opening lead was the king of dia- monds. Makes Four-Bid Doubled. On hand 169, in sensational rubber 30, Jacoby was doubled in a four-heart contract and made it, giving his side a game, the only one it got in the rubber. The Culbertsons had 4': honor tricks by their coint, usually enough to ‘make a double quite profitable, but there was freak distribution. Kibitzers thought the distribution should have been con- sidered in deciding. whether or not to double. The hand follows: NORTH (LENZ). —K )8 D. 9785 C—A ‘The North, South §—K H—9878653 D—10 3 C—K 853 WEST (CULBERTSON, DEALER) §—J 943 H—Q D-K c— EAST (MRS. CULBERTSON). QJE6 SOUTH (JACOBY). S.—10 7 6 5 The bidding —West, pass. North, pass East, pass, South, one heart; West, two diamonds: North. four hearts: East double; all pass The opening lead was the king of diamonds NON-COLLEGE WOMEN LEAD COMMUNITY WORK Expert Finds Higher Education Not in Active Participators. Does Necessarily Result By the Associated Press NEW YORK. December 14. -Higher education for glrls does not necessarily | result in homemakers who take an in- | in community activi- creased interes ties. a Columbia University expert finds. Dr. Willle Melmoth Bomar, making a survey for Teachers' College, said the greatest amount of participation by homemakers in constructive com- munity work was found in 8 city which did not have the highest percentage of high school or college_graduates Cities studied by Dr. Bomar were Cranston R ¢ Atlanta, Lincoin, Nebr.; Spokane, Wash., and San Fran- cisen. WHO started the idez that bigness should be glorified and that largeness alone was the way to emi- nence? It is a wrong theory. Flas America worshiped these things too long and too much? IT’S stimu- lating to know that service and friendli- ness are not dependent on size, to be under- stood and appreciated, NO W, take the Lee House, as an illustration: Our size is adequate to provide every appointment needed for the com- fort and welfare of our guests. The rooms are of generous pro- portions, each having private bath, We maintain a delightful dining room, Our or- ganization is out- standingly competent and courteous. Our rates are decidedly reasonable. i WE won’t even mention how big we are, for we do not think it makes much 331{1:;““’ just pnz we are ool hosts and make the stay of our guests comfortable and happy. We invite hotel Eatronagc: ro!:mthc night, a week or a month. Particu- larly reduced rates on a monthly basis for the Winter season. 15th and L Streets N.W, . fgi;:, Decatur 0160 LS HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITY TUXEDOS An Extraordinary Value. JMEN’S SHOP e N - THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGT CULBERTSON'S LITTLE SLAM BID MAKES GOING ROUGH FOR LENZ “Official” Pair’s Lead Cut, Aithough They! Win Three of Five Rubbers—Wagers l ple&ged to Charity. | | ¢ BY LIEUT. ALFRED M. GRUENTHER, | Mr. Jacoby, the dealer, passed. Mr U. S A | Culbertson opened with one diamond which Mrs. Culbertson overcalled with | Chief Referee, Culbertson-Lenz Tournament | one spade | NEW YORK. December 14.—Sidney Lenz and Oswald Jacoby found the go- Ing a trifle rough Saturday night in their contract brigee match with Mr. and Mrs. Ely Calbertson. Though winning Mr. Jacoby now bid two hearts which Mr. Culbertson doubled for busine: Mr. Lenz and Mrs. Cul- bertson passed and now Mr. Jacoby found himself in a hole. He was quite positive that there was danger ahead C—AJ10964 only two of the five rubbers played, the | TPV oAt e s Culbertsons'gained 810 points, but since | ho to go9" t contract, but what was they were trailing by 5.650 points as a | Then there s vt result of the fcur previous sessirns thelr suspiion :h'at“;h:l“é\};i‘b:r‘;()ri%rkg;g g00d work served only to cut down the|might have heen paychic,’ In any Lenz-Jacoby lead to :X:O phfv)n(‘v oh i event it seemed to him that he would Before the start of the fifth ses be better of tw {of play. Mr. Culbertson announced that SSMNY T Ot in spades, so he bid twp his winnings. if any, as a result of the | “Mis' Culbertson doubled this { many wagers he has placed on the out passed | come of thig match, will be turned over | by four tric {0 charity. on the o ! diamonds. { At the conclusion of the play of Is hand, Mr. Jacoby registered an informal protest against Mr. Culbert- son’s original bid of one diamond. His contention was that the Culbertson system required a bid of one heart this hand. However, when the | son blue book was produced, ". Culbertson was able to show to| | the satisfaction of all that he had not tolated his own system. | Take Second Rubber. | The Culbertsons won the second rub- | ber by 1,670 points. Mr. Jacoby made | a_contribution to the Culbertson fund when he made an unfortunate double oz the hand LENZ (N s and ‘The contract was defeated ks for a 600-point penalty pening lead of the king of Cadbertsons Lead. The Culbeifsons forged into an early | ¢p terd. by wigfing the first rubber by 11,690 points,the largest scqre made on | any rubber ta.date. This was largely due to a smal} slam bid while they were vulnerable. This was the hand: LENZ (NORTH) S—J 9 H—J 10 D—10 9 C—10 9 6 5 3 CULBERTSON MRS CULBERT- (WEST) SON (EA S—-A Q85 K10 6 3 H—K 3 D-KJT5 AQ C—AKUJ Q2. JAGOBY (SOUTH) S 4 2 Ha+*A 5 DB 643 C—8 7 4 | The bidding | East South | 1 Heart Pass 3 Spades Pass | Pass Pass Mrs. Culbert heart i a forcing t that the bidding will be kept open un- | til game fis reached. Mrs. Culbert responded with three spades and Mr. | Culbertson carried the hid to six | g Mrs. Culbertson bid one club. Mr. Ja- | '“’;“fe"‘h,,“,’:‘,fhn,“:?a,;'}f:]’j; The lead | " two diamonds, Mr. Culbertson tae Mr. Jaccby stepped into trouble on NPArts, Mrs. Culberison two spades, and | the following hand which was dealt MF. Culbertson three hearts. Mrs. Cul- | while neither side was vulnerable bertson raised him to four, which Mr. | : Jacoby doubled. Mr. Culbertson re- (NORTH) LENZ. doubled and the contract was made S-% | the opening lead being the eight of H_965 diamo > . K 6 4 ORTH). 5 g 2 T CULBERTSON M (WEST). el ) North | H—a K e D—J9 c—85 RS. CULBERTSON | (EAST). West 2 Spades SRR 6 Spades JACOBY (SOUTH). 5A 84 B3 D_AK7653 C.—10 Mrs. Culbertson Bids. one con opened with insures A few tained hi (EAST) | moments later. Mr. Jacoby ob- is revenge on this hand: LENZ (NORTH). S H H D, | c | (wesT) CULBERTSON 7832 QJ8 M CULBERTSON K s 9876 AQUJB Di=i0 C—K853 CULBERTSON MRS. CULBERTSON (WEST). (EAST). 943 AQ 82 10 2 4 A IRS s H.— 4 D--10 7 5 C--109543 | (SOUTH) JACOBY. 1 S§--K75432 KQ72 6 H- l ey S H QJ652 D— @ 7 e J10 9 6 ¢ O’COATS JUST to give you an idea of the values this event offers, come to this Store, then note the original prices of these Suits and Over- You'll be amazed at the fine quality and at the radical reductions. ’ coats. MR. JACOBY (SOUTH). 8—10 76 5 H—A K J 4 D—A 987 C—2 Mr, Culbertson dealt and passed, as did Mr. Lenz and Mrs. Culbertson. Mrs, Culbertson was vulnerable on this deal and did not feel that her hand was strong enough to bid after a pass by her partner. Jacoby Undeterred. No such considerations deterred Mr. Jacoby, however, for he opened with one heart. Mr. Culbertson bid two dia- | monds and Mr. Lenz raised the con-| tract to four hearts, which Mrs. Cul-| bertson doubled. The king of diamonds | was opened. By very pretty play. Mr.| Jacoby made his contract, which 15 not a “planola” by any means Play will be’resumed tonight at 7. Summary. The progress of the mast Saturday night was as follows: Twentv-ninth Rubher. . Hand No. Contract. 155--3 diamonds. 156—3 clubs 157—3 clubs doub. 1583 diamonds. 59— spade: CROSNERS 1325 F STREET Played by Result Mr. Lenr. Made 4 Mrs. Culbertson Made 3 Mr. Jacoby Down 2 Mr. Culbertson Made 3 ] on Made § Reduced for collar attached and neck- collar attached ... and our band styles. Plain - shade own famous Gros - shadow Three White English broadcloth in madras and troadcloths with shirts All Sizes All Sleeve Lengths 6042 spades doub. y 815 tpades doub. Mrs. Cultb'son 62—3 No tru 163—8 spades 1643 hearts 1883 sp 4 he 7—5 hearts 170—4 hearts 3 N 3 Ny 6 3cl No trump hearts en o trump 0 trump Tubs Tubs lubs Thirtisth Rnhher. Mr. Jacoby fifth session revealed that the Culbert- sons held 56 aces and 62 kings to the Lenz-Jacoby pair's 80 aces and 54 kings The totals for all 183 hands which have been played show that the Cul- 3| vertsons have held 351 aces and 362 kings to their opponents' 381 aces and 369 kings. The total points scored by Lenz- Jacoby so far are 29,955, while the Cul- bertsons have scored 25115, imp Mr. Jacoby redoub. Mrs. Culb'son Mr. Jacoby des Mr. Lenz rts redoub.MT. Culbertson Mrs. Culb'son Lenz doub.” Mr. Jacoby Mr. Culbertson Thirtv-first Rubber. Mrs. Culb'son Mr. Jacoby | Mrs Culb'son Mr. Lenz Thirtv-second Ruhber. Mr. Jacoby Mr. Lenz Thirtv-third Rnbher. Mrs. Culb’son Mr. Jacoby Mr. Lenz Mr. Lenz Mrs. Culb'son cessful contracts to the Culbertsons’ 47,42 unsuccessful bids to the Culbert- 31, 26 overtrick hands to 27, 48 games 3| to'34, and 4 little slams to 2 (Ropyright. 1931, by the North BT ewrpaper Alllance, 1°: American Although the English and Argentine Down 1| Made 3 | whaling expeditions have started as us- w The Lenz team has made 62 suc- ' TENNESSEE DEFICIT CUT NASHVILLE, Tenn., Decetber 14 () —The Tennessee Legislature today en- tered the last week of its extraordinary | financial session still many milfons short of wiping out an anticipated $12.- /000,000 deficit The extension of revenue laws and expense slashing have helped the situ- ation some, but neerly half the deficit still femains Legislators investigating the Highway Department as a revenue source would ‘dnvrl until June 30, 1933, the auto. mobile license fees, now available only for highway purposes. for general expenses. 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