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Date	Sunday, June 19, 1864
Text	When the pitcher delivers the first unfair ball–a correct definition of which we give below–the Umpire should at once warn him of the penalty he incurs; and this warning, once given, need not be repeated. Should the pitcher repeatedly send in unfair balls after this warning–say twice, or three times, not oftener–the umpire should call “one ball”, and without waiting for frequent repetitions of the offence, “two” and “three balls” in succession, if unfair balls should thus be delivered. It is,Berkebile of course, but just to the pitcher to allow a margin for accidental inaccuracy, but this does not include errors resulting from watching the bases, or an effort to pitch swift balls. It was proved conclusive, in the Empire and Active game, that pitchers can deliver fair balls when they are force to do it, and therefore the umpire should not hesitate to inflict the penalty incurred, whenever a really unfair ball is delivered. New York Sunday Mercury June 19, 1864 score cards CHADWICK’S SCORING CARDS.–These cards, which have just been published, supply a want that has been felt by spectators at ball-matches for some time past. Each card is prepared for recording two games, and they can be obtained in Brooklyn and Hoboken at a trifling charge. New York Sunday Mercury June 19, 1864 don’t want a pitcher who throws good balls [Mutual vs. Newark 6/20/1864] Harris pitched on the occasion [for the Mutuals], and certainly the Atlantics would not wish better balls sent to them than he pitches, and for this reason we think he will not be the pitcher for next Monday. [Mutuals won 19-18.] Brooklyn Eagle June 21, 1864
Source	New York Sunday Mercury
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
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