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the insurance <u>GAME</u> yet - and wants me to return the card.
the insurance <u>GAME</u> yet - and wants me to return the card.


Took 3 copies of <u>AGOG</u> (2 for <u>Graeme</u> to use with pub-
Took 3 copies of <u>''AGOG''</u> (2 for <u>Graeme</u> to use with pub-
lishers and one for <u>Don Turnbull</u>), a copy of <u>THE NEXT PRESIDENT</u>,
lishers and one for <u>Don Turnbull</u>), a copy of <u>THE NEXT PRESIDENT</u>,
and wrote a short letter to Don mentioning <u>SLEUTH</u>,  
and wrote a short letter to Don mentioning <u>SLEUTH</u>,  
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<u>Martin Gardner</u>.
<u>Martin Gardner</u>.


I looked at <u>GAMES PLAYING WITH COMPUTERS</u> ^by A.G. Bell (London - George Allen &  
I looked at <u>''GAMES PLAYING WITH COMPUTERS''</u> ^by A.G. Bell (London - George Allen &  
Unwin Ltd. - 1972). Among a lot of other games analysed there were -  
Unwin Ltd. - 1972). Among a lot of other games analysed there were -  
<u>GUESS IT</u> (analysed by R. Isaacs). This is completely explained
<u>GUESS IT</u> (analysed by R. Isaacs). This is completely explained
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<u>GRUNDY'S GAME</u>. Pule of objects. Two players in turn divide a pile
<u>GRUNDY'S GAME</u>. Pule of objects. Two players in turn divide a pile
into two unequal sections, constantly making more piles. Last to
into two unequal sections, constantly making more piles. Last to
divide a pile wins. Dr "misere" - player unable to divide wins.
divide a pile wins. Or "misere" - player unable to divide wins.


I looked at <u>MATHEMATICAL SNAPSHOTS</u> by H. Steinhaus (Oxford Uni-
I looked at <u>''NEW MATHEMATICAL PASTIMES''</u> by Major <u>P.A. MacMahon</u>. There
doesn't seem to be much that isn't in Martin's Columns.
 
Looked at <u>''MATHEMATICAL SNAPSHOTS''</u> by H. Steinhaus (Oxford Uni-
versity Press - New York - 1969 - - $7.50). Just glanced at it
versity Press - New York - 1969 - - $7.50). Just glanced at it
since Matin mentioned it as a basic book on Recreational
since Martin mentioned it as a basic book on Recreational
math together with Craitchik's <u>MATHEMATICAL RECREATIONS</u> and
math together with Kraitchik's <u>''MATHEMATICAL RECREATIONS''</u> and
Ball's <u>MATHEMATICAL RECREATIONS AND ESSAYS</u>.
Ball's <u>''MATHEMATICAL RECREATIONS AND ESSAYS''</u>.


Matin said that the two Dover books of Dudeney's puzzles -  
Martin said that the two Dover books of Dudeney's puzzles -  
<u>AMUSEMENT IN MATHEMATICS</u> (which I have) and <u>THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES</u>
<u>''AMUSEMENT IN MATHEMATICS''</u> (which I have) and <u>''THE CANTERBURY PUZZLES''</u>
(which I don't) plus <u>536 PUZZLES & CURIOUS PROBLEMS</u> covers every-
(which I don't) plus <u>''536 PUZZLES & CURIOUS PROBLEMS''</u> covers every-
thing that Dudeney did.  
thing that Dudeney did.  


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Looked at the material on <u>FOCUS</u> from <s>Martin Gardener's</s>
Looked at the material on <u>FOCUS</u> from <s>Martin Gardener's</s>
<u>MARTIN GARDNER'S SIXTH BOOK OF MATHEMATICAL GAMES FROM SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN</u>
<u>''MARTIN GARDNER'S SIXTH BOOK OF MATHEMATICAL GAMES FROM SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN''</u>
(of the previous 5 one is on Dr. Matrix). The book should be
(of the previous 5 one is on Dr. Matrix). The book should be
coming out in paperback next year.  
coming out in paperback next year.  
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take all in it. However if there is a break the row or col-
take all in it. However if there is a break the row or col-
umn does not go thru it. Don't remember, but probably can be
umn does not go thru it. Don't remember, but probably can be
player with player taking last winning, or with a
played with player taking last winning, or with a
"misere."
"misere."
[drawing of 4 x 4 circles with numbers in them. Row 1: 8, 2, 4, 5. Row 2: 3, 2, 4, 9. Row 3: 1, 1, 1, 1. Row 4: 6, 7, 7, 7.]
[drawing of 4 x 4 circles with numbers in them. Row 1: 8, 2, 4, 5. Row 2: 3, 2, 4, 9. Row 3: 1, 1, 1, 1. Row 4: 6, 7, 7, 7.]