Clipping:Umpires still not calling balls and strikes, to the advantage of bad pitchers
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Date | Sunday, August 14, 1870 |
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Text | [Harvard vs. Atlantic 8/12/1870] Mr. Hatfield was elected umpire, and although he gave general satisfaction, he seems to suffer, like many others in a similar position, from a disinclination to call “balls” or “strikes,” as the rules direct. It is only fair to a good pitcher, that the rule should be strictly enforced, otherwise an immediate and decided advantage is given to the side whose pitcher is not so careful or effective. ... [The umpire] is not there to give his idea on the subject, but to fulfill his duties as prescribed by the rules of the convention. |
Source | New York Dispatch |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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