Clipping:The argument for abolishing fair fouls; the positioning of the umpire

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Date	Friday, February 19, 1875
Text	[from a letter from N. E. Young:] In my opinion, one of the most important changes proposed, is that which dispenses with what is called “fair-foul” batting. This can be effectually done by making the foul lines extend from home base to first and home base to third, making all balls foul which cross those lines before reaching those bases. An umpire then could stand back in his proper position, and judge better of fair and unfair balls, a delivered by the pitcher, and not be compelled to stand opposite to the striker to judge balls that are “bunted” down at the batsman’s feet. In whichever position the umpire stands, there must, of necessity, be a good deal of queer work in judging one or the other.
Source	Philadelphia All-Day City Item
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
Origin	Initial Hershberger Clippings

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