The Modern Playmate: A Book of Games, Sports, and Diversions for Boys of All Ages

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Frederick Warne and Company, 1875 - 883 sider
 

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Side 125 - After the delivery of four balls, the Umpire must call " Over," but not until the ball shall be finally settled in the Wicket-keeper's or Bowler's hand. The ball shall then be considered dead. Nevertheless, if an idea be entertained that either of the Strikers is out, a question may be put previously to, but not after, the delivery of the next ball. 45. The Umpire must take especial care to call "No ball" instantly upon delivery; " Wide ball" as soon as it shall pass the Striker.
Side 326 - Roy," a travelling canoe, designed by Mr. Mac Grcgor, "to sail, to paddle, and to bear portage and rough handling.'' The sketch, on a scale of a quarter of an inch to the foot, gives a section of one of these canoes. The original "Rob Roy...
Side 125 - The ball must be hit before the Bounds to entitle the Striker to a run, which run cannot be obtained unless he touch the bowling stump or crease in a line with his bat, or some part of his person, or go beyond them, returning to the...
Side 122 - Ball must weigh not less than five ounces and a half, nor more than five ounces and three quarters.
Side 122 - Shall deliver the ball with one foot on the ground behind the bowling crease and within the return crease, and shall bowl four balls before he change wickets ; which he shall be permitted to do only once in the same innings. 10. The ball must be bowled. If thrown or jerked, the umpire shall call
Side 124 - After the ball shall have been finally settled in the wicketkeeper's or bowler's hand, it shall be considered dead; but when the Bowler is about to deliver the ball, if the Striker at his wicket go outside the...
Side 123 - If the bowler shall toss the ball over the striker's head, or bowl it so wide that in the opinion of the umpire it shall not be fairly within...
Side 97 - An umpire shall not give his opinion, or notice any error that may be made, unless appealed to by one of the players. The decision of an umpire, when appealed to, shall be final. The duties of an umpire are — (a) To decide matters in dispute during the game, if appealed to.
Side 124 - The wicket-keeper shall not take the ball for the purpose of stumping until it has passed the wicket; he shall not move until the ball be out of the bowler's hand...
Side 824 - Hold the pack of cards in your right hand so that the palm of your hand may be under the cards ; place the thumb of that hand on one side of the pack, and the first, second, and third fingers on the other side, and your little finger between those cards that are to be brought to the top and the rest of the pack. Then place your left hand over the card in such a manner that the thumb may be at 5, the forefinger at 6, and the other fingers at 7, as in the accompanying figure: Left hand.

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