Word: obstructions
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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After the ball is put in play, the players of the side in possession may obstruct the opponents with the body only, except the player running with the ball, who may ward off opponents with his hands and arms. Holding or unlawful obstruction by the side in possession of the ball includes: (1) grasping an opponent with the hands or arms; (2) placing the hands upon an opponent to push him away from the play; (3) circling in any degree any part of the opponent with the arm; (4) any use of the arms to lift an opponent in blocking...
...Unsportsmanlike conduct" includes the use of abusive or insulting language to opponents or officials. The penalty is suspension during the remainder of the game. Following is the definition o folding. "The players on the side which has possession of the ball shall not hold, block or otherwise obstruct their opponents except with the body, but a player running with the ball may ward off an opponent with the hands...
...players of the side that has possession of the ball shall not hold, block or otherwise obstruct the opponents except with the body; but the player running with the ball may ward off an opponent with the hand. ('Holding or unlawful obstruction' includes (a) grappling the opponent with the hands, (b) placing the hands upon an opponent to push him away from the play, (c) locking legs with an opponent, (d) circling in any degree any part of an opponent with the arm, (e) any use of the arms to lift an opponent in blocking, and (f) any obstruction...