the Internatione! YoM.C.A. College in Springfield, Massachusetts originated
the game in 1891. A photestatic copy of the original thirteen rules are

engaged in « frame in my office, ‘6 © wediwna of comparision the original rules
are given herewith.

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The bell may be throw in any direction with one or both hendss
The ball may be batted in ony direction with one or both hands,

The ball must be held in or hetween the hands; the arms or body

must not be used fer holding ite

Wo shouldéring, holding, pushing, tripping, or striking in any
way the person of the opponent is to be allowed. The first
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the second shall disquelify him wntil the next gosl is made, or
if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole
game; no substitute allowed.

4 foul-is striking the bell with the fist, violetion of Rules
& and 4, and euch as deseribed in Rule 6.

If either side makes three eonsoeutive foule it shell count for
@ goal for the opponents. (Consecutive means without the opponents
moking a foul.)

A goal shell be made when the be oe ee ee ee
the grounds into the ba mahot and steys there providing those
defending the goal do not ee ae lovers Gb geale If the

the edge and the opponent moves the basket, it shell

f bounds it shell be thrown into the field,

person first touching it. In ease of a dispute,
straight into the field. The thrower

4g allowed five seconds; if he holds it lenger, it shall go te the

If any side persists in delaying the game, the Umpire

11 be the judge of the men, and shall note the fouls,
Referee when three consecutive fouls heave been

He shall have the power to disqualify men egeording to

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