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It is! Very similar to old Tom's!!

It always used to amaze me in the 1950s and 60s how many men (including all 4 of my Uncles) with no mathematical training and who had left school at 14/15 could quickly work out the returns on complicated bets - each way Yankees for example - in pre-decimal pounds,shillings and pence, in their heads

I've seen it done, as well, Carolaen. Jackie, our 'driller' who had previously worked in a Bookies, stood by his drill as he quite easily sorted out an accumulator for one of the lads. A rare talent.

And each a Diophantus at the dartboard.

Hope you like my rhyme Eileen.

My horses four have all 'come-in!', the Ribble's still on strike
And how can I assess this slip; my 'keeping's rather childlike.

Then take your slip to Eli, there - 'neath clouds of Bruno-flake
He'll have your sum in just a mo', scoff fluster in your wake.

I was looking threw some stuff and I came across this exact book, this is the only place I can find it on the Internet and was wondering if anyone could shed some light? Long shot as this thread was a long time ago but if you don't ask.......
Thanks for any info received :)