1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
AUCTION PITCH, a card game which is a popular variation of All Fours (<?.».). The name is derived from the rule that the first card played, or pitched, is the trump suit, and that the eldest hand has the privilege of pitching it or of selling out to the highest bidder. A full pack is used, and the cards rank as in All Fours, namely from ace down to 2, ace being highest in cutting also. From four to seven may play, each player being provided with seven white counters, and also with red counters in case stakes are pl…
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