Clipping:A blown call on a block ball
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Date | Thursday, August 27, 1885 |
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Text | [Lawrence vs. Brockton 8/26/1885] In the sixth inning Tanner of the home team struck a long one over the fence for a home run, but the umpire said only two bases. The ball was thrown back to the diamond, and should have gone to the pitcher's box in order to make it a live ball, but instead Brosnan held the ball and touched Tanner, who was off the base, and the umpire called him out. The audience protested, and Stewart [umpire], feeling insulted, left the field, and would not return until 35 minutes had passed. The game was then continued under protest... |
Source | Boston Herald |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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