The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-18
tive; it is invaluable to student of tho
movement
"scIentinc Auction Bridge"


| "ScIentinc Auction Bridge"
|, BY V. Shepard Harper &; Broth
| ers. OF Now York and London. 81 net
Mr.. Shepard gives the rules Of the
game in practical, forceful manner
| that Is easy to remember. His book Is
not based on personal opinion, but Is
founded upon mathematical facts.
| AS he states In his general remarks:
at Is quito unnecessary to know any
thing OF either whist or bridge to
readily learn to play good game
| Of auction bridge. Tho three games
have much In common. but some OF
| the principles involved are 50 radi-
! cally different that n beginner who
knows nothing OF the older game can
about as readily learn what whist and
bridge players really know of the new
| game ms the latter players can unlearn
| what does not apply to it,
"The closer n player follows the
probabilities on sizing up his hand,
bidding, doubling. redoubling. lead
ing, and SO on, the bigger his score
| will average. This is tho first work
on auction bridge to enter thoroughly
! into tho mathematical probabilities OF
! the game. Minor changes have result
| ed in the rules for the play of the
cards to give thoir holder the benefit
| of increased chances to win. The great
| -
by the average player come in the bid
ding system which is based upon
! mathematical facts"
| "While the system or play outlined
1 here Is based upon probabilities. the
! reader Iced not bother his head with
! figures, AS simple rules have been
| evolved from them which will enable
him to cope with mathematically In
! elined players"
The volume is a clear exposition OF
The game TO aid both tho beginner and
and easy rules for bidding and play
ing 1t is book invaluable to every
auction bridge player. and should be
read by all 1t can be heartily com
mended.
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