Date:  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 13:19:06 CST

From:  Joan Hall <jdhall[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]FACSTAFF.WISC.EDU>

Subject: Re: put up, off-the-point



DARE's evidence suggests that "put up," as in "I'll put up a pot of coffee,"

is localized in the NYC area. Another term from New York City is "off-the-

point," for a sidewalk ball game that involves throwing a spaldeen at the

corner edge of a building. Does anyone remember that? If so, when? Where?

How was/is it played?

Thanks.



Joan Hall, DARE

jdhall[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]facstaff.wisc.edu