One who persevered in this odd behavior was Cliff Russell, who died in Arizona last month at 81.

But disaster struck: In the last seven deals they lost 50 imps, and wound up losing by 15 to Cliff Russell of Miami and his team.

Cliff Russell of Miami.

Seventh, Cliff Russell of Miami, Fla., 33.9.

Cliff Russell of Miami Beach, Fla.

"The plans are still to close McMillan," said Cliff Russell, a spokesman for the Detroit school system.

Their opponents were led by Cliff Russell and included five seasoned professionals: Sam Lev, David Berkowitz, Larry Cohen, Bjorn Fallenius and Mats Nilsland.

Cliff Russell of Miami and the team of stars he will take to play in the world championships next month are seeded third.

The other semifinal will be between groups headed by Cliff Russell of Miami and Seymon Deutsch of Laredo, Tex.

Cliff Russell of Miami held the North cards and because his team faced a heavy deficit he gambled with Blackwood when his partner opened one club.