Clipping:A correction to Rule Ten
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| Date | Sunday, June 16, 1867 |
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| Text | AN IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE RULES.–We learn from Mr. Gorman, the President of the National Association, that he has received a communication from Dr. Jones, the chairman of the committee of Rules, to the effect that the Printing Committee, in defining his report, committed an error in giving Rule 10, as it now read, as the rule that was adopted instead of the following rule, which was in reality adopted, the whole of Rule 10, as printed, being thrown out. The Doctor, in his communication, says:–“The rule, as adopted by the Convention, and which should govern all play this year, is as follows:” Sec. 10. If a batsman strike a ball on which “one ball” has been called, no player can make a base on such a strike; nor can any player make a base if the batsman strikes a ball on which “two balls” have been called; and if he strikes a ball on which “three balls” have been called, can more than one base be made by any player occupying a base; in the latter event, however, the batsman shall also be entitled to one base. If he strikes a ball on which a balk has been called, then Sections 8 and 9 of the Rules shall apply. In either case the ball shall be considered dead and not in play until settled in the hands of the pitcher, and in neither case shall it be considered a strike. If the batsman willfully strikes at a ball out of the fair reach of his bat, for the purpose of striking out, it shall not be considered a strike.” It is to be regretted that this error was not discovered earlier, so as to have had the correct rule go forth through the country, instead of the present absurd rule. All will be glad of the change. We have to say, however, that until the President authorizes the correction over his own signature, the rule as it now reads, must be observed. The experience gained through the working of Rule 10 as it now reads, will be of use in many respects. It has been of no harm whatever, the result only having been to develop new points of play. |
| Source | New York Sunday Mercury |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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