Word: bladders
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Dates: during 1884-1884
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...nursery where big boys cannot bruise their sickly frames. How refreshing it would be to see a foot ball game conducted on the principle of the modern nurses! The players should be neatly attired (because the present costume is "rowdyish"). No ball more deadly than a pig's bladder should be allowed. Player number one bows politely to the others and says, "Please pass me the ball." When he gets it in his gloved hands, all other players retire to a safe distance, and after asking permission of the referee, and saying his prayers, he kicks the ball. No shouting...