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<p>The time has arrived when the code of rules n base ball should no longer be burdened with any dead letter laws [including] that which requires the pitcher to confine himself to the simple act of 'pitching.'</p> | |||
<p>[. . . discusses evolution of base ball delivery, and how faster pitches, including 'lightning throws,' and suggests that such were necessary to the full development of the game']</p> | |||
<p>[T]he rules should be cleared of he prohibition of throwing the ball to the bat, at least to the extent of allowing any delivery except that of an overhand or raised hand throw."</p> | |||
<p><em>Se full text below</em></p> | |||
|Sources=<p><em>New York Clipper,</em> February 17, 1872: </p> | |Sources=<p><em>New York Clipper,</em> February 17, 1872: </p> | ||
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Revision as of 10:11, 18 February 2022
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About the Chronology |
Tom Altherr Dedication |
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Chadwick Wants Pitching Rules Changed; Opens Door to Curve Ball?
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Tags | Base Ball StratagemsBase Ball Stratagems |
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City/State/Country: | New York, United States |
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Game | Base BallBase Ball |
Immediacy of Report | Contemporary |
Age of Players | AdultAdult |
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Text | "PITCHING VS. THROWING: WHAT IS A SQUARE PITCH? The time has arrived when the code of rules n base ball should no longer be burdened with any dead letter laws [including] that which requires the pitcher to confine himself to the simple act of 'pitching.' [. . . discusses evolution of base ball delivery, and how faster pitches, including 'lightning throws,' and suggests that such were necessary to the full development of the game'] [T]he rules should be cleared of he prohibition of throwing the ball to the bat, at least to the extent of allowing any delivery except that of an overhand or raised hand throw." Se full text below |
Sources | New York Clipper, February 17, 1872: |
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Comment | Richard Hershberger summarizes, (FB posting, 2/17/2022):
"150 years ago in baseball: Chadwick advocating a loosening of the pitch delivery rules. This will happen, but the timing will be complicated, and a subject for another day. Today we look at Chad's argument. Edit with form to add a comment |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Submission Note | FB posting, 2/17/2022 |
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