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throw the ball between them counts one, and twelve is game, 
An umpire and starter takes the ball, advances to a mark 
equi-distant from each end of the course, and throws it ver- 
tically into the air; it is caught, or falling upon the ground 
is eagerly struggled for and thrown toward the desired point. 
We saw some throw the ball the whole distance. 
At each brace of poles, judges are stationed, who, armed 
with pistols, keep close watch, and whenever a count is made 
fire their pistols. The ball is then taken and started anew. | 
Among the players, are the runners, the throwers, and 
those who throw themselves in the way and baffle the 
player who succeeds in getting the ball. 
The runners are the light active men, the throwers heavier, 
and then the fat men, who can neither throw nor run, stand 
ready to seize a thrower or upset a runner. 
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‘When arunner gets the ball, h peed towards the 
poles ; ifintercepted, he throws the ball to a friend, a thrower, - 
perhaps, he is knocked down, then begins the struggle for the 
ball ; a scene of pushing, jostling: and striking with the ball 
sticks, or perhaps a wrestle or two, all attended with hard 
knocks and harder falls. Whilst looking on, one man was 
pitched upon his head and had his collar bone broken ; 
another, had part of his scalp knocked off, but it was all taken 
in good humour, and what, among white men, would inevitably 
lead to black eyes and bloody noses, here ended with the 
_ passage or possession of the ball, a good lesson in ——- 
and amiability, worthy of imitation. 
