Clipping:Batter obstructing the catcher

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Date Saturday, October 3, 1863
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[Baltic vs. Mystic 9/21/1863] We observed...that Haines made motions with his bat to baulk the catcher in taking balls from the pitcher when a player was on his base, this style of play rendered Haines liable to be given out under the rules which forbids any one hindering a player from fielding the ball. As long as the movement made is a legitimate effort to strike, or to prepare for striking, it is fair play, but not as Haines did it. This style of play has been frequently resorted to without any notice being taken of it.

Source New York Clipper
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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