VGC 271+ hands 192p; Author: World Bridge Federation

Once again it came down to a final between Italy and North America. The American's rallied to trail by only 17 with one set to go. However, once again, the Italians proved too strong. Truscott contributed a short piece on the first Women's World Team Championship for the Venice Cup. For a change it was the US victorious, defeating an Italian team. The book was the usual, professional work.

[TPT "Contract Bridge Team, World Championship, May 20-28, 1974. Brazil, South American Bridge Federation, France, European Bridge League, Indonesia, Far East Bridge Federation, New Zealand, South Pacific Zonal Conference, North America, American Contract Bridge League, Italy, Defending Champions. Municipal Casino, Venice Lido, Italy."]

[CPT "Contract Bridge Team, World Championship 1974 Municipal Casino, Venice Lido, Italy, May 20-28, 1974. More than 175 selected hands including all 96 from the final."]