Wow, pulling out a quote from Edward II?  How did you dig up that one?   I 
don't think I would have liked to live under his reign, sounds like it was 
boring (except for the burning witches part maybe...)

Karen

 
> King Edward III of England in 1363 issued the proclamation: "Moreover we 
> ordain that you prohibit under penalty of imprisonment, all and sundry from 
> such stone, wood and iron throwing; handball, football, or hockey; 
> coursing and cock-fighting, or other such idle games"                     
> (Wikipedia)
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> Hmmm.... then again, they burned witches back then too... 
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