Fairgrounds in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Basket Ball

Notice!

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 25, 2022

1. Basket Ball Marker

Inscription.

Basket Ball. Notice!. , The school board has purchased this basket ball and goal hoop in the hopes that the village youth will avail themselves in the opportunity to become physically fit and mentally alert:, Dr. James Naismith's , Original 13 Rules of Basket Ball , 1891. ,

① The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands., ② The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist)., ③ A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running with a good speed if he tries to stop., ④ The ball must be held in or between the hands; the arms or body must not be used for holding it., ⑤ No shouldering, holding, pushing, tripping, or striking in any way the person of an opponent shell be allowed; the first infringement of this rule by any player shall count as a foul, the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made, or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, or the whole of the game, no substitute allowed., ⑥ A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of Rules 3,4, and such as described in Rule 5., ⑦ If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the mean time making a foul)., ⑧ A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds in the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do not touch or disturb the goal. IF the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves the basket, it shall count as a goal., ⑨ When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field of play by the person first touching it. In case of a dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds; if he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on that side., ⑩ The umpire shall be judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have power to disqualify men according to Rule 5., ⑪ The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a goal has been made, and keep account of the goals with any other duties that are usually performed by a referee., ⑫ The time shall be two 15-minute halves, with five minutes' rest between., ⑬ The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner. In case of a draw, the game may, by agreement of the captains, be continued until another goal is made.

, In the seven years since, several rules have been changed, added or omitted.

The school board has purchased this basket ball and goal hoop in the hopes that the village youth will avail themselves in the opportunity to become physically fit and mentally alert:

Dr. James Naismith's
Original 13 Rules of Basket Ball
1891

① The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.

② The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist).

③ A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running with a good speed if he tries to stop.

④ The ball must be held in or between the hands; the arms or body must not be used for holding it.

⑤ No shouldering, holding, pushing, tripping, or striking in any way the person of an opponent shell be allowed; the first infringement of this rule by any player shall count as a foul, the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made, or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, or the whole of the game, no substitute allowed.

⑥ A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of Rules 3,4, and such as described in Rule 5.

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If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the mean time making a foul).

⑧ A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds in the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do not touch or disturb the goal. IF the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves the basket, it shall count as a goal.

⑨ When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field of play by the person first touching it. In case of a dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds; if he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on that side.

⑩ The umpire shall be judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have power to disqualify men according to Rule 5.

⑪ The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a goal has been made, and keep account of the goals with any other duties that are usually performed by a referee.

⑫ The time shall be two 15-minute halves, with five minutes'
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 25, 2022

2. Basket Ball Marker
rest between.

⑬ The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner. In case of a draw, the game may, by agreement of the captains, be continued until another goal is made.

In the seven years since, several rules have been changed, added or omitted.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 40° 0.454′ N, 82° 59.265′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Fairgrounds. Marker can be reached from History Street north of East 17th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus OH 43211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mexican-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian Playgrounds (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Recycling in the Victorian Era (about 400 feet away); Oil Drilling Equipment (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coal Car / Double Water Wheel Turbine (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ohio State Fair (approx. 0.7 miles away); All American Quarter Horse Congress (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.