Smith, Caroline L · Springfield (Mass.) M. Bradley & co. · leaf 24
PLES OP THE GAME. 19 tween the cHefs by each placing his ball under the first bridgeand striking for the starting post; the one who thus drives hisball nearest the post gaining the first choice. The chief who has the first choice takes the ball correspond-ing in color with the top of the post, and… … Eight persons can play, but a game of four or six is themost interesting. If four or more play, each player uses butone ball; but if only two play, the game is improved byeach player taking two balls and playing them alternately asusual. If there be an odd number of players—either three,five or…
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