A.A.U. Four-Wall Hardball Rules · American four-wall hardball (1930s-40s)
Rule 2
HistoricalA.A.U. Four-Wall Hardball Rules, 1931 (historical)
The ball shall be a standard hard ball. The size should be not less than 1⅝ inches nor more than 1⅞ inches in diameter; and the weight not less than 1½ ounces nor more than 1¾ ounces.
The material used should be the best grade rubber and yarn in the correct proportions to ensure the proper speed.