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KICK THE CAN

TAKE A CAN, KICK IT HIGH, AND WHILE FLYING, ALL
THE PLAYERS HIDE EXCEPT "IT" WHO KICKED THE CAN.
"IT" HAS TO FIND EVERYBODY. IF HE DIDN'T, HE
REMAINED "IT."

Submitter comment: THIS IS A GAME PLAYED IN NEW YORK IN THE 1930S BY THE
INFORMANT.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; NEW YORK ; ROSEVILLE

Subject headings:

Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement

Date learned: 02-19-1970 ; 00001930S

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