Clipping:Umpire's mask 4

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Date Saturday, June 11, 1887
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Joe Quest has always borne an excellent reputation for honesty and fairness, but his work this season has been marred by several unfortunate episodes. Joe's position as he stands well back from the catcher to judge balls and strikes is a very bad one. Wearing no mask, it is quite natural that he should turn his face away as the ball is delivered, but it is equally impossible for him to form an intelligent opinion as to whether it passes over the plate or not. President Young has warned him that there is a decided clamor for his removal. Joe promises to put on the mask and do more “hustling” on base decisions. It is to be hoped that he will succeed in holding his position.

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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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