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The ball must be India rubber sponge, not less than eight, nor more than nine inches in circumference. In matches it must be furnished by the challenged party.

The goals must be at least 125 yards from each other, and in any position agreeable to the captains of both sides. The top of the flag-poles must be six feet above the ground including any top ornament, and six feet apart. In matches they must be furnished by the challenged party.

No attacking player must be within six feet of either of the flag-poles, unless the ball has passed cover-point's position on the field.

There must be two Umpires at each goal who shall be disinterested parties, they shall stand behind the flags when the ball is near or nearing the goal. In the event of "game" being called, they shall decide whether or not the ball has fairly passed through the goal; and if there be a difference of opinion between them, it shall be settled as provided for by Rule vi. They must not be members of either club engaged in a match; nor shall they be changed during a match without the consent of both captains. They must see that the regulations are adhered to respecting the goal. They must know before the commencement of a match the number of games to be played.

No Umpire shall, either directly or indirectly, be interested in any bet upon the result of the match. No