Clipping:McBride's pitching: deceives both the batter and the umpire

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Date Saturday, April 3, 1869
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He [McBride] is mainly celebrated for his skill in deceiving the batsman and the umpire at the same time. When Pearce caught for him, the finest play was shown that has ever been witnessed, both being as tricky as coons. He always studies his opponents, and although they may bat him on the first round, after that he sends the ball just where they “don’t” want it. His common style is to pitch wildly at first, in order to give him this chance.

Source New York Clipper
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
Origin Initial Hershberger Clippings

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