Hooper

hopper This game, unlike that of 'cat', is still played in the community. It is usually played on some dry grassy area although in the spring or after a rain when the grounds are too wet, the game is played often on the roads. [reverse] Hopper lands on line, other player entitled to one &#...

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Language:English
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/33712
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Summary:hopper This game, unlike that of 'cat', is still played in the community. It is usually played on some dry grassy area although in the spring or after a rain when the grounds are too wet, the game is played often on the roads. [reverse] Hopper lands on line, other player entitled to one 'try' or swing at the hopper. Hopper lands inside other player loses 'turn' Player stands here + tries to land hopper in circle Players strikes on tapered end to put hopper in the air. He then strikes it. hopper lands outside the other player gets three 'tries'- swings at the hopper. JH JUN 1973 JH JUN 1973 (over) Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used This is a two-sided card-back side has illustrations.