Clipping:A triple reversed on a foul strike
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| Date | Sunday, May 3, 1874 |
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| Text | [Baltimore vs. Athletic 5/2/1874] Gedney made a tremendous hit between centre and left, (a 3d baser) on which Clapp ran home [from first], but as Gedney did not run, it became evident that “something” was wrong, and this something proved that Snyder (the catcher,) had called for judgment on Gedney’s “position” when he struck, and Fulmer [umpire] decided the strike “foul,” as the striker had violated the rule in stepping outside the “line.” This decision caused great excitement, and for a while it looked as if Fulmer would be asked to “quit.” McBride ran forward in a heated manner, and ordered Gedney to run, while the other players crowded around excitedly, and the audience made all sorts of remarks, some to the effect that Fulmer was trying to “throw the game away for the Athletics.” As the audience were unprepared for this decision, it presented Fulmer in an ugly light, (indeed a very ugly light,) but, as we happened to see that Gedney did step forward, as Snyder asserted, the fairness of the decision was beyond question. The remarks from the audience were shamefully rule and vulgar, while we regret to say that some of the gentlemen in the reporters’ box joined in the row in a manner at once unnecessary and improper. After the excitement and discussion had abated, Clapp returned to 1st base, and Gedney to the bat, but bitter remarks were constantly blurted out during the rest of the inning, “order” being needed in the Athletic pavilion. |
| Source | Philadelphia All-Day City Item |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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