Speaking of the other type of ball (codfish, that is):

1 cup salt codfish
2 1/2 cups potatoes
1 egg, well-beaten
1/2 tablespoon butter
pepper

Wash fish in cold water. Pick or cut into small pieces. Cook fish and cut-up potatoes in boiling water to cover until potatoes are nearly soft. Drain through strainer, return to kettle. Shake over heat until completely dry and mush well. Add butter, egg and seasoning. Beat with fork. Take up in spoonfuls, saute in butter (or fry in deep fat). Drain.

Feed to the cat and phone for pizza.