Contributions by Sball
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| 12:05, 18 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_149_May 09.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,495 bytes (+1) | |
| 12:04, 18 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_149_May 09.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,494 bytes (+2,494) | Created page with "9 WEDNESDAY - MAY 1973<br> 129TH DAY - 236 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. the <u>OPERATION GREIF</u>rules with uncut counters. The<br> game uses <u>THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE</u> board. (Put the material in<br> the box of that game.)<br> Send a copy of the <u>NINE OF SWORDS</u> solution to Klara Karlan.<br> Rearranged part of the "game room." Took the 4 "Bekins Boxes" from<br> under the table and put together 8 new ones, and put them<br> against the narrowest shelfs.<b..." |
| 11:37, 18 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_150_May 10.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,782 bytes (+2,782) | Created page with "10 THURSDAY - MAY 1973<br> 130TH DAY - 235 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. card from <u>Don Miller</u>. He rcd. the three games (<u>STRATEGY I</u>,<br> <u>PHALANX</u>, <u>DARK AGES</u>) I sent on 5/1. Also the seven copies<br> of <u>MOVES</u>. If not too late, he wants me to mention<br> that renewals to <u>G&P</u> are $8.50 and $16.00 - 50¢<br> higher than new subscriptions.<br> Rcd. the material I sent to <u>Lech Pijanowski</u> <s>back</s> on<br> <u>THE PROPAGANDA..." |
| 11:07, 18 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_151_May 11.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,955 bytes (+2,955) | Created page with "11 FRIDAY - MAY 1973<br> 131ST DAY - 234 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Dana told me that Larry Blandin of <u>INTERNATIONAL GAME SHOW</u>,<br> called to say my travel arrangements were approved.<br> Thinking about <u>SPECTRUM</u> and came up with the idea<br> of having a player move one piece from the tower line to<br> the field on a turn. IF he must make moves on the<br> field to prepare, he counts one for each move and takes<br> that many chips. Decided to allow diagon..." |
| 10:45, 18 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_152_May 12.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,869 bytes (+2,869) | Created page with "12 SATURDAY - MAY 1973<br> 132ND DAY - 233 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Leonard Willett</u>. The last letter from New York State,<br> [illegible strikeout] dated 5/1, gave a 15 day period from objection. Leonard<br> asked me to write requesting a 30 extension. Did.<br> Punched holes in two sizes of pcs. for <u>SPECTRUM</u> so that the<br> size relationship is apparent.<br> Played <u>SPECTRUM</u> (or rather I watched while they played) with<br> BB, Dave, Ba..." |
| 9:57, 18 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_153_May 13.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,577 bytes (+4) | |
| 9:56, 18 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_153_May 13.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,573 bytes (+2,573) | Created page with "13 SUNDAY - MAY 1973<br> THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER - MOTHER'S DAY - 133RD DAY - 323 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Played <u>SPECTRUM</u> with Dave (Korublum) and Eliott. Started<br> with my ideas of yesterday, but the 5 chip bonus for<br> completing the transfer of a tower before starting a second<br> one kept players from accumulating any chips. Decided<br> to eliminate it. At first counted the movement of a pc. from<br> the neutral side as one chip, but then changed it to..." |
| 15:40, 17 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_154_May 14.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,611 bytes (0) | |
| 15:39, 17 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_154_May 14.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,611 bytes (+1) | |
| 15:39, 17 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_154_May 14.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,610 bytes (+2,610) | Created page with "14 MONDAY - MAY 1973<br> 134TH DAY - 231 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Called <u>Bob Champer</u> to tell him that 8 pages of historical<br> material is needed for <u>PATTON</u>. Together with some illus-<br> trations he thinks he has enough. He'll try drawing the illus-<br> trations for reproduction. If he doesn't make them good enough<br> I'll draw them. He'll call me next Friday to keep in touch.<br> Called <u>Bob Gellman</u> with the idea of talking about the <u>PATTO..." |
| 14:57, 17 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_156_May 16.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,634 bytes (+2,634) | Created page with "16 WEDNESDAY - MAY 1973<br> 136TH DAY - 229 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. <u>NEXUS</u> (which is admittedly a variation on <u>TWIXT</u>) from<br> <u>Jim Faulkner</u>. Letter from Jim says that if the test goes well<br> he will come out with 3 more games in August: <u>SUBMARINES</u>,<br> <u>ZEX-OH!</u> (a distant cousin of <u>PAPER BOXING</u>), and a set of<br> "All Time Great Quickies."<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u> in answer to mine of yesterday. Told her of my meet..." |
| 14:33, 17 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_157_May 17.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,017 bytes (+67) | |
| 14:31, 17 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_157_May 17.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,950 bytes (+2,950) | Created page with "5/13<br> 17 THURSDAY - MAY 1973<br> 137TH DAY - 228 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Mentioned writing<br> to Book Sales about <u>AGOG</u>, <u>TREK</u>, and my writing<br> for <u>G&P</u>.<br> Rcd. another variation for <u>L'ANNEAU ENCHANTE DE TOM TIT</u> from<br> <u>Odette Willis</u>.<br> Rcd. <u>NOST-ALGIA</u> #157. <u>Phil Cohen</u> had a listing of<br> mentions in all except a [illegible strikeout] few copies of the magazine<br>..." |
| 14:03, 17 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_158_May 18.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,224 bytes (+2,224) | Created page with "18 FRIDAY - MAY 1973<br> 138TH DAY - 227 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Arthur</u>. Told him what I was involved in and said that<br> I hoped to be able to go to visit in about 2 weeks.<br> Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #13. Contains article on <u>FORMULA 1</u>, <u>CAR ROM</u>, <u>YAHTZEE</u>,<br> <u>FINDERS KEEPERS</u>, <u>ECOLOGY</u>, <u>A GAMUT OF GAMES</u>, <u>THE COMPLETE STRATEGYST</u>,<br> <u>PENTOMINOES</u>, <u>DODGEM</u> (In puzzle section). Also had an ad for a<br..." |
| 13:42, 17 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_159_May 19.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,080 bytes (+2) | |
| 13:41, 17 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_159_May 19.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,078 bytes (+2,078) | Created page with "19 SATURDAY - MAY 1973<br> ARMED FORCES DAY - 139TH DAY - 226 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Added a few things to the <u>JACKPOTS</u> board. Played part<br> of a game with Anthony Papa and then BB finished the<br> game.<br> In evening played <u>JACKPOTS</u> with <u>Al Richter</u> and Brian. Decided<br> to stop <s>with</s> when all the first and second jackpots were hit.<br> Brian went to sleep and BB and Adela joined us in playing<br> <u>SPECTRUM</u>. They liked it.<br>..." |
| 13:24, 17 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_160_May 20.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,030 bytes (+3,030) | Created page with "20 SUNDAY - MAY 1973<br> FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - 140TH DAY - 225 DAYS TO COME<br> Call from <u>Earl Doherty</u> that he & <u>Les Martindale</u> of Wad-<br> dingtons would come tonight and <u>Alfons</u> would not be able to<br> make it probably.<br> Call from <u>Wald</u>. He made up a 2-hand <u>BRIDGE</u> game and would<br> like to try it with me. The gimmick is that after the<br> bidding and before the play begins each player puts out all his<br> aces and trump..." |
| 13:02, 17 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_161_May 21.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,155 bytes (-1) | |
| 12:19, 17 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_161_May 21.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,156 bytes (+3,156) | Created page with "5/12 5/6<br> 5/11 5/5<br> 5/10 5/4<br> 5/9<br> 5/8<br> 5/7<br> 21 MONDAY - MAY 1973<br> VICTORIA/QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY (CANADA) - 141ST DAY - 224 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To Stationary Show. **Springbok. 6 puzzle-games there. <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>,<br> <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>, <u>CUBITS</u>, <u>PENTOMINOES</u>, MOEBIES</u> (<u>Alex Randolph</u>),<br> <u>SWEEP</u> (<u>Wade E. Philpott</u>). This is the same as <u>SOLITAIRE</u> except<br> that the board is 7x7...." |
| 11:50, 17 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_164_May 24.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,719 bytes (0) | |
| 11:49, 17 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_164_May 24.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,719 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:48, 17 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_164_May 24.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,720 bytes (+2,720) | Created page with "4/22<br> 4/21<br> 4/18<br> 4/19<br> 4/16<br> 24 THURSDAY-MAY 1973<br> 144TH DAY-221 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To Stationary Show.<br> *Springbok. Checked <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u> solutions and I am<br> sure that the numbers should run the way I originally<br> showed them. One of the salesman saw my sketch with<br> the solution and mentioned that it would be helpful if the<br> salesman were given sheets with the solutions to show to<br> customers that it can..." |
| 11:22, 17 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_169_May 29.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,483 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:21, 17 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_169_May 29.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,482 bytes (+2,482) | Created page with "5/28<br> 29 TUESDAY-MAY 1973<br> JOHN F. KENNEDY BORN 1917-149TH DAY-216 DAYS TO COME<br> [left pointing arrow] See 5/28<br> Called <u>Martin Gardner</u>. Told him about <u>IDIOT STICK</u>. It is a very old<br> idea and he used to make them out of pencils, using the erasors<br> for mounting propellors.<br> He asked if I met <u>Alex Rudolph</u>, who was up to see him without<br> <u>Tom</u>. Told him that Alex gave me a Chinese <u>JUNGLE GAME</u>. Martin<br> heard..." |
| 11:03, 17 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_171_May 31.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,189 bytes (+3,189) | Created page with "5/30<br> 31 THURSDAY-MAY 1973<br> ASCENSION DAY-151ST DAY-214 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Bob Champer</u> over with the <u>PATTON</u> historical material.<br> Actually he had <u>David Isby</u> do it and will pay him out of<br> his first royalty payment. Less than 4 pages - rather than 8. I edited them and added a few points.<br> Bob went over my rules and liked them.<br> Call from <u>Bob Gellman</u> confirming today's meeting.<br> Letter from <u>Norton Cross</u> -..." |
| 10:38, 17 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_189_June 18.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,431 bytes (0) | |
| 10:37, 17 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_189_June 18.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,431 bytes (-1) | |
| 10:37, 17 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_189_June 18.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,432 bytes (+2,432) | Created page with "18 MONDAY-JUNE 1973<br> 169TH DAY-196 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At main library in Pittsburgh saw a listing for<br> <u>NEW GAMES TO PLAY</u> by Juel Krisvoy. It was not in-<br> it was a circulation book. They had <u>AGOG</u> listed.<br> At Kaufmann's dept. store bought a Whitman game- <u>RELATE</u>.<br> ---- Rcd. an ad from "Spartan International, Inc." for a convention<br> at Hotel McAlpin. Among other things mentioned <u>LENSMAN</u>,<br> <u>SINK THE BISMARCK</u>..." |
| 10:14, 17 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_190_June 19.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,293 bytes (+2,293) | Created page with "19 TUESDAY-JUNE 1973<br> 170TH DAY-195 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- At Science Museum in Columbus saw a <s>game</s> puzzle that seems<br> to be a direct steal from one of <u>Claude</u>'s published<br> <u>PUZZLE</u>s, (Didn't take time to look up the name.) This<br> one is by Are-Jay Co.-Cleveland (I believe), Ohio. It<br> [grid drawing] is called <u>OUT OF LINE</u>. There is an 8x8<br> field divided into 5 areas. Object to<br> place 8 pegs-at least one in each<br> a..." |
| 9:27, 17 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_205_July 04.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,951 bytes (+1) | |
| 9:27, 17 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_205_July 04.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,950 bytes (+1,950) | Created page with "4 WEDNESDAY-JULY 1973<br> INDEPENDENCE DAY-185TH DAY-180 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Played <u>3D BOXES</u> with BB. She went first both<br> times, but I beet her soundly both times.<br> Caught up with game diary-since before the trip-<br> not all today, though.<br> Though of three p&p <u>GAME</u> ideas.<br> 1) Tentative name, <u>POWER NETWORK</u>. 5x5 board is filled in as<br> shown with lines. Players in turn choose a square and ask<br> [drawing of 5x5 board]<br>..." |
| 16:36, 16 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_260_August 28.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,920 bytes (+2,920) | Created page with "28 TUESDAY-AUGUST 1973<br> 240TH SAY-125 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u> asking me to do a<br> brief Gamesview of <u>SLEUTH</u> prior to the feature article.<br> Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u> (at home in evening). Asked if "Mag-Nif"<br> had definitely bought <s>Stor-M</s> "Skor-Mor." Yes. I won't<br> review <u>ARCHIEBALL</u> then.<br> <u>Phil</u> still hasn't been able to set up a date with Carl to show<br> him the new batch of p&p ga..." |
| 16:15, 16 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_262_August 30.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,073 bytes (+3,073) | Created page with "30 THURSDAY- AUGUST 1973<br> 242ND DAY-123 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She is going to be talking for <u>Bob Johnson</u><br> and wanted to know when I'd be ready with <u>THE 31ST HEX</u><br> and <u>PUSHOVER</u> (which I told her only Schaper and MB had<br> seen). Told her in about 2 weeks.<br> Told Felicia that I had told <u>Claude</u> about the speci-<br> fications for the puzzle-games. Also that I wasn't<br> telling anyone else.<br> 2nd..." |
| 15:46, 16 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_263_August 31.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,927 bytes (+2,927) | Created page with "8/26<br> 8/25<br> 8/24<br> 8/21<br> 8/19<br> 31 FRIDAY- AUGUST 1973<br> 243RD DAY-122 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Les Martindale</u> of Waddington,<br> rejecting <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u>.<br> Started thinking further about <u>TAKE-A-WORD</u> as a puzzle-game<br> [drawing of board game] This board could be as shown and 30 letter<br> discs could be used to fill the spaces. Each disc<br> has two letters - of different colors, or one<br> upper case..." |
| 15:25, 16 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_318_October 25.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,928 bytes (+981) | |
| 14:49, 16 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_318_October 25.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 947 bytes (+947) | Created page with "25 THURSDAY-OCTOBER 1973 298TH DAY- 67 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Peter Pearce</u> with info on <u>GREATSHAPES</u>, <u>SNOW CRYSTALS</u>, and <u>NETRESULTS</u>- with a glossy of the latter. Also rcd. a package with new "branches" - the 3 colors - for <u>NETRESULTS</u>. Rcd. a letter from <u>R. Stephan Harman</u> of American Greetings with glossies (2 of the same) of <u>NIX</u>. <u>Felicia</u> called (while I was outside painting) and told BB that..." |
| 14:22, 16 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_319_October 26.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,878 bytes (-1) | |
| 14:22, 16 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_319_October 26.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,879 bytes (+2,879) | Created page with "26 FRIDAY- OCTOBER 1973<br> 299TH DAY-66 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. Oct. <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>. "Showcase" lists <u>UNGAME</u>.<br> "Classified" had the following ad: "Adult Games Wanted. Must be<br> [illegible strikeout] copyrighted and trade marked. Will either purchase or promote<br> on exclusive basis with royalty. Reply Box 1009, Playthings."<br> "Showcase" also lists <u>WORDMATE</u>.<br> ---- (cont. from 10/30) [10/30]<br> Told Stan that <u>PSYCHOLOGICAL..." |
| 13:17, 16 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_361_December 07.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,783 bytes (+996) | |
| 12:17, 16 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_361_December 07.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,787 bytes (+1) | |
| 12:17, 16 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_361_December 07.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 1,786 bytes (+1,121) | |
| 12:08, 16 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_361_December 07.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 665 bytes (+665) | Created page with "7 FRIDAY- DECEMBER 1973 341ST DAY- 24 DAYS TO COME ---- Finally found the <u>I CHINA</u>in one of the 12 Bekin's Boxes in the game room. (very relieved.) As a possible action <u>GAME</u> for Hallmark, thinking of <s>having</s> the idea of the three magnets being pushed in a race. Latest idea. Have a separate raised path for each player and all race at the same time. If go over an edge must go back to a specific line- of several along the way. In <u>Haar Hool..." |
| 11:53, 16 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_362_December 08.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,357 bytes (+2,357) | Created page with "8 SATURDAY- DECEMBER 1973<br> IMMACULATE CONCEPTION- 342ND DAY- 23 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. information on <u>UNGAME</u>.<br> Rcd. holiday card from Djoli Kansil. Thanked me for my <u>S&T</u> column<br> on <u>MONTAGE</u>, etc.<br> Rcd. holiday card rom Felicia.<br> Wrote rules for <u>END OF THE LINE</u>.<br> At bazaar in White Plains looked at, and didn't buy:<br> <u>TOP HOLE</u> - a top is spun on a board. There are walls creating<br> a simple maze, also h..." |
| 16:19, 13 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_363_December 09.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,468 bytes (-1) | |
| 16:18, 13 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_363_December 09.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,469 bytes (+2,469) | Created page with "9 SUNDAY- DECEMBER 1973<br> SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT- 343RD DAY- 22 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote rules for <u>SUPERGHOSTS</u>.<br> Going over material for next column. Played <u>NEXUS</u> and<br> <u>MUFKI-PUFKI</u> with BB.<br> Called <u>Claude</u> and told him about Hallmark's new directions (see<br> 12/6). He told me about a German card game some of his<br> fellow church members play. They think the name might<br> be <u>SAABEN</u> or <u>WALLACHEN</u> (I looked..." |
| 15:58, 13 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_364_December 10.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,941 bytes (+2,941) | Created page with "10 MONDAY-DECEMBER1973<br> 344TH DAY-21 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <s>Claude</s> Felicia. She still hasn't rcd. her check from<br> Hallmark. Offered to loan her the money till it came but<br> she said she'd manage.<br> She didn't hear anything from Kohner and we both agreed that<br> it is a lost cause. I said that we should show the revised<br> <u>SHAPE & SHATTER</u> to <u>Bob Johnson</u>. It is definitely a "fun"<br> game now.<br> She hasn't spoken to <..." |
| 15:38, 13 February 2026 (new, current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_365_December 11.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 3,179 bytes (+3,179) | Created page with "12/10<br> 12/9<br> 12/8<br> 11 TUESDAY-DECEMBER 1973<br> 345TH DAY-20 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished the <u>S&T</u> column with <u>SCARNE'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GAMES</u><br> and a mention of the price for <u>HYPERCHECKERS</u> &<br> <u>HYPERCHESS</u>.<br> Rcd. <u>NOST-ALGIA</u> #164. <u>Phil Cohen</u> has some more on <u>CROSSINGS</u><br> <u>Bill Rawlings</u> discusses <u>SCOTTISH CHESS</u>. Ad for <u>SEMI-CIRCLE CHESS</u>.<br> <u>Betza</u> has <u>COLUMBIA CANNON..." |
| 15:03, 13 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_366_December 12.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,722 bytes (+10) | |
| 15:01, 13 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_366_December 12.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,712 bytes (+2,712) | Created page with "12 WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 1973<br> 346TH DAY - 19 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. the book <u>GAMES WITH PENCIL AND PAPER</u> from <u>Graeme Levin</u> (can't<br> be sure but I think the postmark is 3 X1 73.) The book contains:<br> <u>SPROUTS</u>, <u>THREE-DIMENSIONAL</u>, [strikeout] <u>NOUGHTS AND CROSSES</u>, <u>ELEUSIS</u>,<br> <u>THINK OF A LETTER, CRYSTALS, HEX, MIDDLEMAN, BOXES, COINCIDENCES,<br> AGGRESSION, BATTLESHIPS, HANGMAN, GO MOKU, SUBTERFUGE,<br> LETTER-..." |
| 14:39, 13 February 2026 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_367_December 13.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,999 bytes (+176) | |
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| 14:38, 13 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_367_December 13.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,815 bytes (0) | |
| 14:37, 13 February 2026 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_367_December 13.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,815 bytes (-1) | |
| 14:37, 13 February 2026 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1973_Sackson_367_December 13.jpg | Transcription - 1973 diary | 2,816 bytes (+2,816) | Created page with "13 THURSDAY - DECEMBER 1973 347TH DAY - 18 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a set of "Matina" bookends for a season's note from <u>Keith Tuggle</u>. Rcd. cards from <u>Warren Buell</u> and <u>Mary Hilt</u> Call from <u>Fay Hartog</u>. She wanted me to know that she hadn't forgotten to check into the matter of my <u>AGOG</u> royalties. She is having trouble getting info because they are working on the current royalties. I told her there is no rush - "since it might very w..." |
| 12:05, 12 June 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_148_May 07.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 2,962 bytes (-5) | |
| 11:42, 12 June 2024 (new) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1976_Sackson_375_December 20.jpg | Transcription - 1976 diary | 102 bytes (+102) | Created page with "Logomachy gives rules for <u>NINE COLUMN UNCRASH</U> and an <u>ALPHABETICAL UNCRASH</U> variation <br>" |
| 15:43, 31 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_152_May 11.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 2,958 bytes (+2) | |
| 15:42, 31 May 2024 | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_152_May 11.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 2,956 bytes (+39) | |
| 15:29, 31 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_155_May 14.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 3,081 bytes (-2) | |
| 15:23, 31 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_159_May 18.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 3,050 bytes (+10) | |
| 11:46, 30 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_164_May 23.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 3,493 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:36, 30 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_167_May 26.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 2,966 bytes (0) | |
| 11:29, 30 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_168_May 27.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 2,862 bytes (-1) | |
| 11:22, 30 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_170_May 29.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 2,968 bytes (+1) | |
| 11:16, 30 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_171_May 30.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 3,228 bytes (0) | |
| 11:09, 30 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_199_June 27.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 2,936 bytes (+268) | |
| 9:44, 30 May 2024 (current) | (diff | hist) | Page #1 | Manuscript | 1972_Sackson_244_August 11.jpg | Transcription - 1972 diary | 2,795 bytes (+1) |