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of a game <u>ZIG-ZAG</u>. Looked through my files but couldn't find
of a game <u>ZIG-ZAG</u>. Looked through my files but couldn't find
it. I'll have to check with <u>Martin Gardner</u>.
it. I'll have to check with <u>Martin Gardner</u>.
Wrote to <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mentioned <u>STEPPING STONES</u>, <u>G&P</u>;
<u>KING OF THE CASTLE</u> (with my reconstruction of the board), <u>FOCUS</u>;
<u>ARROWS</u>, <u>Martin Gardner</u>; <u>THERE AND BACK</u>, <u>UP WITH THE KING</u>;
<u>HIDE AWAY</u>; <u>Robert Abbott</u>, <u>CHECKERS</u>, <u>PLOY</u>, <u>CHESS</u>, <u>EPAMINONDAS</u>,
<u>CROSSINGS</u>; <u>BANKO</u>; <u>LIVE AND LEARN</u> (after playing some by myself),
<u>FORCES</u>, <u>TURNOVER</u> (after finding an error in his solution).
At <u>Dave Horn</u>'s showed him how to play <u>ALL FIVES</u>. He was interested
in learning a more interesting domino game.
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Wrote to <u>Ron Sokolec</u> asking about <u>Earl Doherty</u>'s <u>FACE OFF</u>
and <u>LAND GRAB</u>.
<br>Wrote to <u>Jerry Brown</u> asking about the "Paper Back Games" -
<u>THE JOY OF SIX</u>, <u>DIRTY OLD MAN</u>, <u>THE MEANEST GAME IN TOWN</u>,
<u>THE WORDSPELL CHALLENGE</u>, <u>CAST YOUR LETTER TO THE WIND</u>,
<u>REAL PERSONALITY STAND UP</u>, <u>THE HOT SLOT PAYOFF</u>,
<u>MAKE YOUR DOLLAR HOLLAR</u>. Also <u>SUPER CRIBBAGE</u>.
<br>Wrote to <u>Steve Curtis</u> asking about <u>THE SEX CONNECTION</u> and
<u>221B BAKER ST.</u> Sent repro [reproduction] of column with <u>AIRPORT</u>.
<br>Wrote to <u>Clyde Peters</u> of Stackpole Books asking for a review
copy of <u>A PLAYER'S GUIDE TO TABLE GAMES</u> by <u>John Jackson</u>. Also
<br>(cont. from 6/30)