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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-01-05, Page 16Page 4—Crossroads—Jan. 5, 1 r , 3 By JEFF WARD Although many ad- vanced, players will find this a trivially easy prob- lem, some beginner and in- termediate players might go astray because they do not understand X's proper game plan. The key factor is that X is significantly i 1 in Y behind the race. This means that if no further hitting occurs, and if both players roll ap- proximately equal num- bers, 0 will bear off all his men first and win. If X rolls much larger numbers than 0, X can overcome this disadvan- tage. But since X can't de- pend on this, he should play to maximize his chances of hitting. By hitting and sending 0 to the bar, X .. wipes out O's racing lead. This is why X should not touch his man on the 21 - point for now. Advancing this man simply increases O's safe territory behind X's forces, making it easier for O tola safely. toplay Y For this reason, X would actually prefer his back man to be as far back as possible, the 24 -point being ideal. But since X can't move backward, he should do the next best thing and leave the man where it is. X's best play is 6/5(2), 8/7(2)./With this move, X begin$ building a blockade thata hopes to use later to traj an 0 man after hit- ting. The recommended play gives X three blocking points in a row, plus X in great shape to make the blockade even stronger next turn. Notice for exam- ple, that any 5 remakes the 8 -point, adding a fourth point. Besides preparing ' for the future, the recommend- ed play also applies imme- diate pressure on 0. Be- cause of X's new blocking structure it becomes more dangerous for 0 to take risks. For example, 0 may have problems clearing the 10 -point safely. With a roll like 2-1, 0 might otherwise be tempted to play 10/12, 10/11 and risk being hit. Now, however, the risk of being hit is much great- er since the man sent back might never escape X's home board. Instead, 0 would give strong consid- eration to 19/20/22, a move which merely postpones the problem of clearing the 10 -point. Points are numbered 1 to 24, starting with X's home board at the lower left. A move, for example, from the 7 -point to the 3 - point is written 7/3. 7/3' means that a man was bit on the 3 -point. 7/3(2) means that two were moved to the 3 -point. a4Ufmo» nerleas1ra 23438 789109112 M toPlay 1-1 1 Get your rear in gear. Take a walk. wa.ntawoan�, 11/411k r tab. HONDA POWER PRODUCTS • Generators • Lawn Mowers - Water Pumps - Tillers • Gas 8ngines All powered by quiet. dependable Honda 4 cycle engines. Available at: Cy -Jo Cycle "tso Wallaoe Ave. N., Lista wet 29i-1556 FRESH A'GRADE fine markets...of ,fine foods 3 Ib. Avg. 1.4 kg Avg. special FRESH BUDGET PACK COMBINATION /kg PORK LOIN CHOPS 3 Centre Cut - 3 Rib Portion - 3 Tenderloin Portion Chops FRESH WHOLE CUT UP CHICKE • Fresh Centre Cut Loin. I'ORK CHOPS 4.37 /kg Ib. { By the Piece Maple Leaf Large VISKING BOLOGNA 44 f.29', /kg Ib. ` Valuplus Regular Style WIENERS 454' 9 Pkg. , Valuplus Sliced SIDE CON �'BA �� • 500 g'; • Rib Portion Pork Loin Country Style SPARERIBS 3.9: I. 8 Tenderloin Portion Loin PORK ROAST 3.M/kg .M I,68Ibi PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CALIFORNIA FRESH HEAD LETTUCE r Fresh Pork Loin Boneless, Centre Cut • CHOPS OR ROASTS 5.7112.59. ZW Brand Link Style /kglb AUAGE .79 No Name Bologna, Macaroni & Cheese or Mock Chicken COOKED MEATS 375 g Pkg. 1.29 Schneiders Sliced Regular or Maple COOKED HAM 175 g Pkg. f.79 Fast Fry Loin Centre Cut PORK CHOPS 5.m/kg 2.291b Maple Leaf Boneless Sweet Pia led COTTAGE ROLL 4.83/kg do lb. Schneiders - By the Piece Sweet Pickled Cornmealed BACK . BACON • ss2.29 /kg Ib. Schneiders 3 Varieties MINI- SIZZLERS 500 g Pkg.2.29 Schnediers Conestoga, Summer, Salami, Pepperoni, Beerwurst or Thuringer COOKED MEATS 1753 Pkg '4, Schneiders Frozen All Beef STEAKETTES 500 gIP Pkg. Maple Leaf Sweet Pickled Brisket CORNED BEEF 5• ' /kg V' Ib. No Name Salami, Summer or PEPPERONI Chub ?,.29 Schneiders Luncheon or ° CHICKEN . u LOAF /kg York sliced (KED s 3/kg 269 .,. Burns Round Smoked 6 DINNER • /kg 98 lb. 4LItIE AT THE YEAR'S ICE CAPADES OP JOIN US OPENING NIGHT TUESDAY FEB. 15 8:00 P.M. $2.00 DISCOUNT ON OUR FAMILY NIGHT AT KITCHENER MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM. SEE OUR CASHIERS FOR DETAILS No lame Smoked Pork SAUSAGE 375 g, 139 • FANCY GRADE ONTARIO GROWN RED DELICIOUS APPLES c CANADA NO. 1 GRADE - CELLO PACKAGES ONTARIO CARROTS PRODUCT OF U.S.A. LARGE CALIFORNIA NAVEL ORANGES FOR 3 lb. PKG. 5 Ib. PKG. FLORIDA U.S.A. NO. 1 TOM ... TOES t$2, SIZE 138's ONTARIO GROWN NO. 1 PARSNIPS 2 lb. PKG. 990 PRODUCT OF U.S.A. FLORIDA MINI -CARROTS 12 oz. PIiG. FLORIDA 32 s WHITE GRAPEFRUIT 3F0R 1