In his book, Competitive Auctions, Mike Lawrence illustrates the futility of getting into a bidding war when most of your values are in the minor suits. Opt out as soon as feasible, it’s a battle you can’t win.

When MaryAnn Dufresne and Marion Ellingsen run the Wednesday morning 299er game, they have a motto that reads, “We Love The Majors.”

Amen to that.  Don’t bring a yo-yo to a gunfight as the following hands demonstrate.

District 9 Masterpoint Races
2009 Final

This hand is also from the archives of Richard Chesley.  In fourth seat, you hold: ♠-J10xxx, ♥-AQxxxx, ♦-void, ♣-Ax.  Partner opens a 15-17 NT, RHO passes, and you bid 2 Clubs. Partner bids 2 Diamonds and It’s Your Call.

Alice and Allan Weagle scorched the newcomers game today with an 80% game.  This is the highest score achieved in any game since The Daily Recap began recording the games.

Way to go, folks!

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