Clipping:Substitute runners overused; courtesy runner

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Date Saturday, January 9, 1875
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Another objectionable custom granted to pitchers was that of allowing them to have substitutes in running the bases. After a lengthy inning in pitching, and when the pitcher happens to be the first or second striker, such a thing may be excusable; but under no other circumstances. For the very same reason the shot-stop or catcher might claim exemption from the fatigue of base-running. No man on a nine should be allowed a substitute to run bases for him unless actually disabled from running for himself by some injury or illness.

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

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