In elementary school at lunch recess on Long Island in the early 60’s, we used to play a game we called “Saloogie.”
I have no idea where the name came from, but the game was essentially “keep away.” 2 teams, one trying to keep the ball(or shoe, or can) away from the other. The only rule was that there were no rules. We had a blast, and always returned from recess with bloody lips, noses, and knees.