Clipping:An experimental rules game: moving the pitcher back

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Date	Sunday, September 15, 1878
Text	[reporting on a series of experimental games Boston vs. Chicago] The second game, to be played Tuesday, will be an exposition of Harry Wright's pet plea,--that the pitcher should be moved farther back, so that the batsman can get a longer range at the ball, and be able to bat more effectively. To test this idea, the pitcher's square will be put back six feet, so that its front line will be where the back line is now. Chicago Tribune September 15, 1878 Yesterday's experiment [moving the pitcher back] can hardly be called a success. The object sought in the changes proposed is, of course, to make more batting and general play, but not to lengthen the game. To play the game as yest5erday would no doubt make it more lively, but would also prolong it, which is to be avoided. Chicago Tribune September 18, 1878
Source	Chicago Tribune
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
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