Clipping:Proto-infield fly rule 2
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Date | Wednesday, August 10, 1887 |
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Text | [from the secretary of the International League] The question of allowing double plays on a “pop” fly in the diamond, dropped purposely or not, has been brought to my attention. It is extremely difficult to judge whether the ball is purposely or accidentally muffed, and for the benefit of all concerned, the following is the recognized rule in all principal Leagues and Association, viz.:--”In all cases where the inducement is so great to muff the ball, to enable a double play to be made, the umpires are instructed to call the batter out on a fly in case the ball comes in contact with a player's hands before touching the ground. |
Source | The Sporting Life |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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