Clipping:Non-regulation balls 2
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| Date | Sunday, October 6, 1867 |
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| Text | OVER-WEIGHT BALLS.-We have in our possession a very elastic ball 9½ inches only in circumference, and yet it turns the scale with six ounces in the balance. It bears the imprint of Harvey Ross, and is just one of those deception-balls which have led to so many injuries to the hands this season. The next Convention ought not only to lessen the weight of the ball, so that it should not exceed 5½ ounces, but should limit the amount of rubber to two ounces. Now nearly three ounces are used to give advantage to clubs, whose batting powers–not skill at the bat–exceeds their ability as fielders. A muffin-nine of good batsmen could defeat an excellent fielding side with these exceedingly elastic and over-weight balls. All such fielding as that of Martin’s needs a light ball, in order to afford full scope for the fine fielding chances it yields. If we are, however, to make long hits and heavy batting the feature of first-class games, heavy-weight balls are required. There is more in this matter of the weight and elasticity of the ball, as bearing on the interests of the game and a full development of its beauties than appears on the surface. Mr. Van Horn, and, we believe, Mr. Horseman, are ready to guarantee to the Convention that no over-weight balls shall leave their hands. |
| Source | New York Sunday Mercury |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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