Clipping:Two umpires in a regular season game; authority to forfeit

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Date	Wednesday, September 19, 1888
Text	[New York vs. Chicago 9/12/1888] In the forfeited game two umpires—Powers and Daniels—officiated, and on this Manager Mutrie based a loop-hole for escape from the consequences of his captain's act [refusing to play after the fifth inning claiming injury]--a heavy fine. Mutrie set up the claim that Powers was not authorized to act in the disputed game, and therefore could not legally forfeit it. Mr. Spalding thereupon telegraphed President Young, of the League, asking what instruction he had issued to Powers and Daniels. The following reply was received Thursday: "Your telegram received. It is not necessary for me to issue any further orders to Daniels or Powers. They were instructed to umpire in Chicago until otherwise instructed, and are now simply obeying orders... "
Source	Sporting Life
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
Origin	Initial Hershberger Clippings

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