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|Description=<p>A fungo-style game for two teams as shown in an 1863 handbook. A feeder throws the ball to a batter, who hits it as far as possible. A member of the out-team picks up that ball and bowls it toward the bat, which lies on the ground. If the ball hits or hops over the bat, the batsman is out. The batsman is also out with three missed swings.</p> | |Description=<p>A fungo-style game for two teams as shown in an 1863 handbook. A feeder throws the ball to a batter, who hits it as far as possible. A member of the out-team picks up that ball and bowls it toward the bat, which lies on the ground. If the ball hits or hops over the bat, the batsman is out. The batsman is also out with three missed swings.</p> | ||
|Sources=<p><em>The Boy's Handy Book</em><span>., pages 18-19.</span></p> | |Sources=<p><em>The Boy's Handy Book</em><span>., pages 18-19.</span></p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:51, 28 November 2012
Game | Strike Up and Lay Down |
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Game Family | Fungo |
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Eras | Derivative |
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Description | A fungo-style game for two teams as shown in an 1863 handbook. A feeder throws the ball to a batter, who hits it as far as possible. A member of the out-team picks up that ball and bowls it toward the bat, which lies on the ground. If the ball hits or hops over the bat, the batsman is out. The batsman is also out with three missed swings. |
Sources | The Boy's Handy Book., pages 18-19. |
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