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'''TUESDAY 13 JULY 1971'''
'''TUESDAY 13 JULY 1971''' <br>
194th day - 171 days to come
194th day - 171 days to come
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"Several of our "<u>BRIDGE</u> experts" played <u>OPEN BRIDGE</u> and all came  <br>
"Several of our "<u>BRIDGE</u> experts" played <u>OPEN BRIDGE</u> and all came  <br>
to the conclusion that there was little training or teaching value in the game. <br>
to the conclusion that there was little training or teaching value in the game. <br>
As we played it became apparent
As we played it became apparent very soon that there was no  <br>
"finessing" to the game and no effective way to "draw the trumps". <br>
With the play of this game taking this direction it left little to <br>
skill and more to chance. <br>
We were unable to determine if all four players were to see all four <br>
boards as bidding and play took place or if they were to see only  <br>
their board and/or their partner's board. <br>
From the exposure we have had to <u>OPEN BRIDGE</u> we do not feel  <br>
this is a property for Hallmark. If we have incorrectly interpretted <br>
and played the game, perhaps Sid can clarify the rules somewhat <br>
in which case we would be glad to look at it again." <br>
We agreed that I should write to him about it, and give <br>
her a carbon. <br>