At both tables East opened one spade in third seat, but there was then a variation.

In the replay, South opened one spade, which was odd.

As South he opened one spade and rushed quickly to slam when his partner raised to game.

Both South players opened one spade, and the bidding followed a natural course to four hearts.

As South he opened one spade in third position, with the object of suggesting a lead.

Whether to open one club or one spade with the North hand is a matter of taste.

He opened one spade, and South was not strong enough, in the modern style, to bid two hearts.

At every other table, South opened one spade, locating the 5-3 fit.

When his partner opened one spade, South's first thought was to bid two diamonds.

Everyone opened one spade with the South hand, and the problem was to put on the brakes at a safe level.