The boy's holyday book. [Another]1845 |
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... parties who have become good swimmers with corks , that could scarcely keep their heads above water when they attempted to lay them aside . It is after the learner has made some progress - when he can cross a moderate stream , for ...
... parties who have become good swimmers with corks , that could scarcely keep their heads above water when they attempted to lay them aside . It is after the learner has made some progress - when he can cross a moderate stream , for ...
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... party an ac- complished diver . THE CRAMP . A treatise on bathing would be incomplete without a mention of this , the bather's bane ; and the best rea- son that can be adduced for perfecting himself in the various modes of swimming ...
... party an ac- complished diver . THE CRAMP . A treatise on bathing would be incomplete without a mention of this , the bather's bane ; and the best rea- son that can be adduced for perfecting himself in the various modes of swimming ...
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... party may call for a new ball . THE BAT 2. must not exceed four inches and one quarter in the widest part ; it must not be more than thirty - eight inches in length . THE STUMPS 3. must be three in number ; twenty - seven inches out of ...
... party may call for a new ball . THE BAT 2. must not exceed four inches and one quarter in the widest part ; it must not be more than thirty - eight inches in length . THE STUMPS 3. must be three in number ; twenty - seven inches out of ...
Seite 104
... THE WICKETS 6. must be pitched opposite to each other by the um- pires , at the distance of twenty - two yards . 7. It shall not be lawful for either party , during a with eleven ; but in both the number may be. 108 CRICKET .
... THE WICKETS 6. must be pitched opposite to each other by the um- pires , at the distance of twenty - two yards . 7. It shall not be lawful for either party , during a with eleven ; but in both the number may be. 108 CRICKET .
Seite 106
... party in will be entitled to one notch , to be put down to the byes . Also , the bowler is not allowed to deliver the ball with the arm extended straight from the body , or with the back part of the hand uppermost . The Wicket Keeper's ...
... party in will be entitled to one notch , to be put down to the byes . Also , the bowler is not allowed to deliver the ball with the arm extended straight from the body , or with the back part of the hand uppermost . The Wicket Keeper's ...
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Seite 73 - The exercise of swimming is one of the most healthy and agreeable in the world. After having swam for an hour or two in the evening, one sleeps coolly the whole night, even during the most ardent heat of summer. Perhaps, the pores being cleansed, the insensible perspiration increases and occasions this coolness.
Seite 76 - ... its weight consequently in a great measure supported by it, the face will remain above water quite free for breathing, will rise an inch higher every inspiration, and sink as much every expiration, but never so low as that the water may come over the mouth.
Seite 106 - If a lost ball be called, the striker shall be allowed six runs; but if more than six shall have been run before "Lost ball...
Seite 74 - I was drawn along the surface of the water in a very agreeable manner. Having then engaged another boy to carry my clothes round the pond...
Seite 75 - ... a proper posture, and would be still, and forbear struggling; yet, till you have obtained this experimental confidence in the water, I cannot depend on your having the necessary presence of mind to recollect that posture and the directions I gave you relating to it. The surprise may put all out of your mind.
Seite 107 - ... the ball be out of the bowler's hand; he shall not by any noise incommode the striker; and if any part of his person be over or before the wicket, although the ball hit it, the striker shall not be out.
Seite 75 - ... that you cannot but by active force get down to the egg. Thus you feel the power of the water to support you, and learn to confide in that power ; while your endeavours to overcome it, and...
Seite 108 - 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 popping crease as at Double Wicket, according to the 21st law.
Seite 75 - I would the more earnestly press you to the trial of this method, because, though I think I satisfied you that your body is lighter than water, and that you...
Seite 106 - 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 popping crease before such actual delivery, the said Bowler may put him out, unless (with reference to the 21st law) his bat in hand, or some part of his person, be within the popping crease.