Text № 1 «From the History of Sport»

Text № 1 «From the History of Sport»

Golfwas first played in Scotland in the 15^th century and the most famous golf club, Saint Andrew in Scotland, is still the most respected authority on golf in the world.

Cricketwas first played in England in the 16^th century and its rules were written in the 18^th century. It is a popular summer sport in England, but it is not played in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Football (soccer) has been played in one form or another for hundreds of years. First it was a very rude and hard game. There were no rules. But since 1863 it has been played with proper rules. That year the Football Association (FA) was started. Its first job was to get a set of rules for all games. By the end of the 19^th century almost every town had its own team.

Rugbyis a form of football in which the ball can be handled (взят в руки). It was start as a game in the 19^th century. Rugby takes its name from Rugby school in the Midlands. In 1823, a boy playing football at the school picked up the ball and ran with it. Now it is one of the most popular games.

American football is different from soccer. It is played with an oval ball. American football and rugby are alike.

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