During the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular game in the northern part of China, and it was often played in winter to keep warm.

在清朝时期，踢石球在中国北方是一种很流行的游戏，通常在冬天玩以保暖。

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It was a typical winter game in Newcastle. They fought for every ball, they were in a crisis.

这是典型的纽卡斯尔的冬季比赛，他们每球必争，对方处在危机当中。

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The two had dinner together during winter ball in the Dominican Republic.

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He did play winter ball until a week before spring training.

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