N.Z. lies second in contact bridge titles
NZPA Bangkok The New Zealand contract bridge team is lying second in the Far East bridge championship after 15 of the 22 rounds in the open series, but it appears Indonesia holds an unassailable lead. The two will meet in the final round tomorrow. Such is the margin between these teams, however, that the result of the match may not matter. New Zealand won three matches on Saturday against Taiwan. Thailand and Hong Kong by small margins. Indonesia overwhelmed three strong opponents, beating Australia and Taiwan by maximum eight-point margins a'nd Thailand by 6.30 to 1.70.
In the women's division the defending champion. New Zealand, held its lead but was being hotly chased by the Philippines. Standings after’ls of the 22 rounds in the open series (maximum 120 points), and 12 of the 18 rounds in the women's series (maximum 96 points).— Open series: Indonesia (91.24), 1; New Zealand (76.83), 2; Hong ■ Kong (70.29). 3; China (68.48). 4; Thailand (67.31). 5; Japan (61.29). 6: Taiwan (58.79). 7; Australia (56.98). 8; Philippines (47.14). 9. Malaysia (44.04). 10. Women's series: New Zealand (65.26), 1; Philippines (63.57). 2: Singapore (59.47). 3; Australia (55.67). 4; Hong Kong (54.18). 5: Taiwan (47.90). 6; Japan (43.471. 7: Indonesia (41.33). 8; Malaysia (26.51). 9; Thailand (22.62). 10.
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