Clipping:Phelps' instructions to umpire on player discipline
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| Date | Tuesday, April 22, 1890 |
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| Text | The attention of the umpires of the American Association is called to the provisions contained in the rules of the American Association, which prohibit captains and players of the various clubs from disputing or questioning the decisions of the umpires. And the umpires are directed not to allow players or captains from either of the contesting clubs to come in from their positions to argue with him or to dispute concerning any decision made by him. The umpire will hereafter notify the captains of both clubs before play begins that this rule will be strictly enforced, and whenever any player or captain starts in from his position to dispute or question any decision of the umpire he will be warned by the umpire not to come in, and if he insists upon violating this rule the umpire will enforce the penalties provided in such cases. This habit of allowing players to argue with the umpire concerning decisions which he has made and which he cannot change will go very far toward creating disorder upon the grounds and dissatisfaction among the spectators and I therefore insist that the laws on the subject be strictly enforced. I beg leave to assure the umpires that I will see that they are sustained in their actions taken in pursuance to the directions herein given. |
| Source | Philadelphia Times |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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