Circle Ball

A large circle of players throw a lawn tennis ball at one in the center.  The object of the player in the center is to remain “in” as long as possible without being hit.  If he catches the ball in his hands it does not count as a hit.  Whoever hits him with the ball takes his place.  The player who remains “in” longest wins.

Leg Wrestle

Lie down on the back, side by side, by twos, the feet of each boy of a two being beside the other boy’s head.  At the word “Go!” each brings the leg nearest his opponent at right angles with his body and then lowers it.  This may be done twice or three times, but the last time the leg is raised he should catch his opponent’s and endeavor to roll him over, which is a defeat.

Hand Wrestling

Take hold of each other’s right or left hand and spread the feet so as to get a good base.  At the word “Go!” each one endeavors to force his opponent to lose his balance, so as to move one of his feet.  This constitutes a throw.  The opponent’s arm is forced quickly down or backward and then drawn out to the side directly away from him, thus making him lose his balance.  The one moving his foot or touching his hand or any part of his body to the floor, so as to get a better base, is thrown.  The throw must be made with the hand.  It is thus not rulable to push with the head, shoulder or elbow.

Rooster Fight

The combatants are arranged facing each other in two front, open ranks.  The first two “opposites” at either or both ends, or if the floor is large enough all the opposites, may combat at the same time.  The boys should fold their arms forward, and hop toward each other on one leg.  The butting is done with the shoulder and upper arm, and never with the elbow, and the arm must remain folded throughout the combat.  When the two adversaries meet, each attempts to push the other over, or make him touch to the floor the foot that is raised.  When all have fought, the winners arrange themselves in two opposing ranks and renew the combat.  This is done, until but one remains, and he is declared the victor.

Shoe and Sweater Race

The sweaters are placed at the opposite ends of the room.  The boys start with their shoes (or sneakers) on (laces out).  A line is drawn in the middle of the room; here the contestants sit down and pull off their shoes (or sneakers), run to the sweaters and put them on.  On the return trip they put their shoes on and finish with both shoes and sweaters on.

Peanut Relay Race

Boys are lined up in two columns, as in ordinary relay races.  For each column two chairs are placed a convenient distance apart, facing one another, with a knife and a bowl half full of peanuts on one, and an empty bowl on the other.  At the proper word of command the first boy on each side takes the knife, picks up a peanut with it, and carries the peanut on the knife to the farther bowl; upon his return the second boy does the same and so on.  The second boy cannot leave until the first has deposited his peanut in the empty bowl, and has returned with the knife.  Peanuts dropped must be picked up with the knife.  Fingers must not be used either in putting the peanut on the knife or holding it there.  The side, every member of which first makes the round, wins.