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The term drives from contract bridge (the card game). There are two forms of bridge commonly played -- "duplicate", which is used in tournaments, and "rubber". A Rubber in rubber bridge consists of winning two out of three games, so if a match (or a series in sports) is tied at one-to-one, the "rubber" depends on winning that final game, hence the "rubber game" or "rubber match".
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Where did the baseball term 'rubber game' originate?
Rubber game or rubber match: Term used for the third game of 3-game series when the two teams have split the first two games. Originally a card-playing term.
Did Aztec or Mayas play ball game with a rubber ball?
The mayans they called it pok ta top
How long was the longest soccer match in the world cup ever played.?
the longest football game was 42 hours and 5 minutes, this game broke the world's Guinness record for the longest football match. The event was held in Qatar by Snickers through a campaign called " Make football history" why am i talking about football, im supposed to be talking about soccer.
What was a ball to the ancient Mayan ball game made from?
The ball's used in the traditional Mayan ball game were made from rubber which they had tapped from the nearby trees.
Did the Mayans play a ball game with a rubber ball?
They played a game call the Mozambican ballgame. The game had important ritual aspects, and major formal ballgames were held as ceremonial events, often featuring human sacrifice. The sport was also played casually for fun by children.
