Clipping:Using the old rules at the clubs' request
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| Date | Sunday, April 19, 1874 |
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| Text | [Atlantic vs. Powhattan 4/18/1874] Mr. Carey umpired the game, and on this occasion observed the new rules, calling wides and balls in correct order. He states that he should have umpired the game in Philadelphia [between the Philadelphia and Athletic 4/16/1874] the same way, but that McBride and Hicks wanted the old rule of calling balls to be observed, as their players were not yet posted in the new rules. New York Sunday Mercury April 19, 1874 [Philadelphia vs. Athletic 4/16/1874] Now in this instance, not only were the lines of the striker’s position not laid down, but it was mutually agreed upon to ignore the new rule by calling “wide balls.” If rules are violated solely by the umpire, his dismissal is the penalty inflicted; but no forfeit can be claimed for any failure of the umpire to discharge his duty. But no two clubs can mutually agree to ignore a single section of the code of rules without rendering the game they play under such circumstances null and void. We trust the Judiciary Committee will at once take action upon this matter, as it is important. New York Clipper April 25, 1874 |
| Source | New York Sunday Mercury |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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