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School: Clochar Muire, Tobar an Choire (roll number 12166)

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Tobar an Choire, Co. Shligigh
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Nioclás
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    he wishes to continue playing as he must stake a marble after every game he loses. Just as Gamblers play for money boys play marbles for marbles.
    A possible position of the crocks and marbles during a game with five players
    Starting Point
    [labled schematic drawing of a marble game]
    A is in a position to strike C or D, if he does so it means an extra stroke for him C though near the [drawing of an equilateral traingle] is in danger from A + D B is safe from the others but far from the triangle.
    E is in the worst position - too far away.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Kathleen Hunt
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Ráth Bhán Thuaidh, Co. Shligigh