Asa Long (1904 - 1999) was an important figure in English draughts generally called checkers in his native USA.
The board is structurally similar to that used in English draughts (American checkers).
The hopped-over pieces are captured (retired from the game, as in American checkers) and collected in the capturing player's bin.
Move and jump of the king are similar to king (crowned piece) of English draughts.
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