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Sir Arthur Eddington's Cricket Problem

Extract from the score of a cricket match between Eastershire and Westershire:

EASTERSHIRE - Second Innings:

Bowling Analysis:

The score was entirely in singles and fours, with no catches, no-balls, or short runs. Speedwell and Tosswell each had only one spell of bowling. Pitchwell bowled the first over, with Mr Atkins taking the first ball. Speedwell was the other opening bowler.

Q:

1. Whose wickets were taken by Speedwell and Tosswell?
2. Who was not out?
3. What was the score at the fall of each wicket?

A:

1. Speedwell took Jenkins' wicket. Tosswell took Bodkins' wicket.
2. Wilkins.
3. 6 - 12 - 18 - 23 - 31 - 41 - 44 - 59 - 59 - 60.