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Ira Rubin, champion bridge player, dies

EDISON, N.J. -- A champion bridge player considered one of the game's great theorists and nicknamed The Beast because of the intensity of his play has died in New Jersey. Ira Rubin was 82.

Eden Memorial Chapels says Rubin died Wednesday at a hospice in Edison.

The American Contract Bridge League says Rubin earned 19 national titles and one world title as a top tournament player for more...

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