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- |Title=the extent of the umpire's leeway in calling balls ...erated under the head of “unfair” balls, the rules expressly requiring the umpire to call all such balls “in the order of their delivery.</p>786 bytes (131 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=quick pitch while the umpire's back is turned |Text=<p>[Athletic vs. Metropolitan 8/11/87] Sullivan [umpire] was away off in his decisions on balls and strikes, but he bestowed his un1,003 bytes (164 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=complaint about the umpire's calling of balls and strikes434 bytes (64 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an early complaint about the umpire's calling of balls and strikes |Text=<p>[The umpire’s] judgment in calling strikes and balls may be poor, and those who sat b494 bytes (80 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a pitched ball if it touches the umpire, suggesting umpire behind home? ...kes the person of the umpire must be promptly decided a “dead ball” by the umpire, and on such ball neither a player can be put out nor can a base runner tak622 bytes (110 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire's discretionary powers in calling balls and strikes; high and low ...nfair balls after due warning has been given the pitcher. Last season the Umpire had far too much discretionary power in this respect. Now he is bound to c2 KB (281 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=The position of the field umpire; two umpire system647 bytes (105 words) - 20:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire job security; AA umpire committee ...he umpires to feel secure in their positions Mr. Byrne, as chairman of the umpire committee, has made special contracts, by which umpires can only be removed727 bytes (113 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's mask and chest protector397 bytes (65 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a broken umpire's mask |Text=<p>Umpire Daniels was injured by a foul ball at Meriden Wednesday. The ball smashed344 bytes (52 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Title=criticizing an umpire's technique586 bytes (95 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=complaining about the umpire's strike zone ...at, it is claimed by the other side, should have been called strikes. The umpire made Daly mad, and demoralization set in.</p>437 bytes (65 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Complaining about umpire's strike zone ...at the height asked by the batsman, so it is universally conceded, but the umpire called three balls, and Larkin took his first...</p>485 bytes (76 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's chest protector ...ps. In fact that occurs in nearly every game. There's a necessity for an umpire's breast protector, that will protect the shoulders, while the legs should478 bytes (74 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's mask 4867 bytes (149 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's mask 3 |Text=<p>No regular umpire showing up, Morgan Murphy, of the Boston Blues, was agreed upon, and, by th487 bytes (81 words) - 20:07, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's mask 2414 bytes (67 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=League umpire corps; umpire uniforms ...retary, so that the clubs will not know who will umpire the game until the umpire reports for duty....</p>829 bytes (135 words) - 19:46, 29 February 2020
- |Title=obstructing the umpire's view ...ors before the man reached the base, but Fisher placed himself between the umpire and the base, and Mr. Dabney was unable to see for himself whether the ball658 bytes (110 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire wages too low; a call for a salaried umpire corps; crowd control ...e next step to be taken to to make a complete change in the present league umpire system. It would be a good plan for the league to engage a number of umpir2 KB (414 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=tossing for the choice of the umpire; an early use of 'umpire' as a verb ...as occasioned, as usual, by the Athletics disputing about the choice of an umpire. Harry Wright, the Cincinnati captain, proposed Mr. Glover, of the Empire1 KB (209 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's call on a fly out; proto-infield fly rule ...rely passed it to Fletcher [the first baseman]. An appeal being made, the umpire called “time,” and stated to the Louisville players that he could not p1 KB (246 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher and the two umpire system ...uniform and the endangering of his limbs, and then to be called out by an umpire sixty or a hundred feet away, while the second baseman did not come within7 KB (1,303 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's mask <p>[Tom] Carey [AA umpire] wears a mask to hide the blush of shame that must suffuse his face when he491 bytes (79 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's chair506 bytes (78 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire's chair479 bytes (75 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a critique of the umpire behind the pitcher; umpire looking over the catcher's shoulder ...st as soon as second is reached by the runner. The proper position of the umpire is behind the plate, as he cant hen know just what is is doing on balls and2 KB (307 words) - 20:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=criticism of the umpire's calling of balls and strikes ...ing and hitting the Baltimores far outstripped their opponents, and had an umpire been chosen at all acquainted with the rules Harry Wright would have been c3 KB (488 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=trying to intimidate the umpire to call balls; umpire calling neither balls nor strikes ...ixteen balls were pitched, and Cummings not seeming to want to strike, the umpire called “third strike and out.” A storm of hisses greeting this decisio1 KB (168 words) - 18:51, 29 February 2020
- |Title=proto-umpire's indicator |Text=<p>In counting balls unfairly delivered, the umpire should be furnished by the club with a counting tally, consisting of pieces693 bytes (103 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=asking the umpire for judgment ...an attempt to bunt the ball. He put out his bat with that intention, but Umpire McQuaid did not see the motion and called “one ball.” At this Anson en711 bytes (117 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire out signal ...base. In not a single instance did any of the players attempt to question Umpire Sullivan's decision. New York World August 22, 1890</p>1 KB (233 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title='Mr. Umpire'361 bytes (53 words) - 20:44, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calls 'not out' ...he deaf one took first money and Anson turned three shades of red when the umpire said “Not out.</p>613 bytes (102 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind second base |Text=<p>Umpire John Kelly has improved upon Gaffney's method of umpiring from behind the p575 bytes (90 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire salaries ...man is laying off he will only be paid at the rate of $1,000. Whenever an umpire is injured or deserves a short vacation, the fifth man slips into harness a1 KB (202 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire mask310 bytes (51 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=working the umpire ...s. Indeed, it is not very uncommon for captains to try and intimidate the umpire by putting the crowd onto him in this way. Managers and club officers are2 KB (361 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher <p>The cricket style of umpiring is being tried, the umpire standing in the field just beside the pitcher. Kelly, Gerhardt and Harry W860 bytes (130 words) - 19:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire uniforms549 bytes (80 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind home ...oth nines and all the spectators when the game is over. Anybody can be an umpire if he has only the “gall., quoting the Burlington Hawkeye</p>605 bytes (102 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire indicator |Text=<p>Spalding’s Automatic Umpire’s Indicator is the name of a little apparatus just brought out by A.G. Sp555 bytes (87 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=running into the umpire |Text=<p>Anson was fined $20 for “bulldozing” the umpire in the last inning of the Boston-Chicago game at Boston, Mass., on May 29.475 bytes (76 words) - 19:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher; ...ball goes through catcher’s hands, and is partially stopped by hitting the umpire;...</p>388 bytes (59 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=cursing the umpire ...the eighth inning, when a strike was called on Shafer he whirled upon the umpire and called him a liar, prefacing the epithet with the customary profanity.<383 bytes (55 words) - 19:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=paid umpire? |Text=<p>Wm McLean, the Philadelphia umpire, was...burned out at the Continental Hotel [in Chicago]. … In the safe of456 bytes (69 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher? |Text=<p>In deciding upon such dead balls as strike the umpire, he must call all that hit him “dead,” unless they are passed balls; an483 bytes (78 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=choosing the umpire ...=<p>[at a meeting of the NAPBBP 11/3/1871] It was then decided...that the umpire be selected from three instead of five men, and the names be forwarded by t364 bytes (55 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=hissing the umpire ...on of a prize fight, and the utter impossibility of getting a gentleman to umpire a game.</p>1 KB (183 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher333 bytes (44 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=negotiating the umpire ...by the Unions that the Mutuals could bring any first-class ball player for umpire, and they would accept him. Charley Walker, of the Active Club, was first1 KB (182 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire intimidation ...Oriental] At the close of the seventh inning, our captain waited upon the umpire, and wished him to call the game, as it was nearly night; but the outside c2 KB (339 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=murmuring about the umpire ...8/26/1859] There was considerable murmuring in the “crowd” at one of [the umpire’s] decisions, but Mr. Miller [of the Empires] very properly put an end to452 bytes (69 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire asking help from the players ...6/10/1858]]) Mr. Davis, President of the Knickerbocker, made an excellent umpire; but, if again called to act, we would wish him to reflect whether it is pr579 bytes (85 words) - 10:42, 23 June 2019
- |Name=Olympics Specify Umpire <p>The constitution specifies that the club recorder shall act as "umpire", to settle disputes.</p>824 bytes (123 words) - 12:53, 16 November 2020
- |Name=First Known Lady Umpire ...and new feature in the game of base-Ball [sic] was the selection of a lady umpire and lady scorers."</span></p>1 KB (188 words) - 11:38, 16 November 2020
- |Title=the double umpire system ...tem has been in vogue, as there has been in the National League, where one umpire has been the plan. Of course two good umpires would be better than one, bu797 bytes (131 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire hand signals ...strike. This usually occurred when a Rochester man was at bat. Then the umpire would shake his head vigorously and the decision would be reversed. On the786 bytes (130 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire out signal 2570 bytes (96 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire uniforms 4 ...thing of beauty and a joy forever, and, to tell the truth, “Gaff” does not umpire as well in his new suit. He ought to be accorded special permission to mak515 bytes (85 words) - 20:43, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire uniforms 3 ...ast not enough attention was paid to this matter in minor leagues and many umpire looked like tramps so far as attire was concerned. A neat uniform adds dis633 bytes (103 words) - 20:42, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire stealing signs |Text=<p>[from an interview of umpire George Barnum] “Have you any system that you follow while umpiring that h520 bytes (88 words) - 20:42, 29 February 2020
- |Title=placement of the umpire ...pires follow the rules in this respect.” It is entirely optional with the umpire. The rules say not a word on the subject of his umpiring from behind the p679 bytes (113 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire moves behind the pitcher337 bytes (52 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=proposals for umpire signals ...o attends professional games, when the crowds are large and noisy, and the umpire is not blessed with a strong voice, understands this difficulty. Frequentl5 KB (853 words) - 20:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=two umpire system too expensive ...no!” he replied, “It is too expensive. What we want and need is one good umpire for every game, and he can do all that two can.</p>591 bytes (99 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire chest protector277 bytes (42 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher 5 ...om spectators, and indeed, you see there is none, for the very fact of the umpire's being immediately at the point where the play is made is convincing that2 KB (401 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=League umpire uniforms ...y its umpires with regulation uniforms this season similar to that worn by Umpire Doescher last year. No charge will be made for them, but umpires will be r811 bytes (133 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=advocating the two umpire system ...ianapolis correspondent] President Brush is a warm advocate of the double umpire system and will try to persuade the League to adopt such a measure. As a m739 bytes (124 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire salaries 2 |Text=<p>The salaries of the four Association umpire are as follows:--Gaffney, $2,500; Doescher, $2,300; Ferguson, $2,200, McQ313 bytes (37 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire salary negotiations ...e. An agent has been sent by Mr. Byrne to Hartford to sign another League umpire, Daniels, and by this time he, too, has probably been added to the Associat2 KB (292 words) - 20:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the AA umpire committee ...of high salaries and also make the situations a permanency. Hereafter no umpire will be removed at the request of three clubs until he has been given the b1 KB (171 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire mask 3 |Text=<p>Valentine is considered the laziest umpire ever seen in the League. He should wear a mask and stand up close. The Sp673 bytes (110 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire mask 2 |Text=<p>Umpire Doescher has very wisely concluded to wear a mask, and is having one specia390 bytes (62 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher 4 ...in short field, and it seems that behind the bat is the best place for an umpire. Powers also tried it in Detroit a week before last. There it was damned883 bytes (152 words) - 20:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire never went inside the diamond ...5/19/1886] ...from the beginning to the end of the game Mr. Clinton [the umpire] never stepped inside the diamond, in fact never got nearer than ten or fif619 bytes (101 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher 3 ...ds of the proposed change hold, however, that, by running up quickly, the umpire could reach a point where he could make the decision just as easily as he n2 KB (306 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher 2 ...test acquisition to the Southern League staff, gets behind the pitchers to umpire. His novelty does not take well, as foul tips, when exceedingly fine, are631 bytes (102 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire uniforms 2 |Text=<p>A league umpire ought to wear a dress befitting his position. The appearance of the indivi360 bytes (55 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=why an umpire resigned |Text=<p>“Why did your brother resign?” he [Harry Decker, brother of NL umpire Stewart Decker] was asked.</p>2 KB (434 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the placement of the umpire |Text=<p>Umpire Seward apparently has had but little experience in his official position.590 bytes (101 words) - 19:52, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire flinches from balls ...s after Mr. Burns has worn off his nervousness he will develop into a good umpire. At least, it is to be hoped that he will.</p>1 KB (207 words) - 19:52, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire vs. crowd ...were frequently taken by the crowd to the decisions of William McLean, the umpire. McLean finally becoming enraged by the hoots and jeers of the spectators,1 KB (245 words) - 19:52, 29 February 2020
- |Title=firing an umpire ...he was rapidly acquiring the experience necessary to make him an excellent umpire., quoting Chicago American Sports</p>1,009 bytes (156 words) - 19:48, 29 February 2020
- |Title=no umpire register629 bytes (88 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire controlling the crowd1 KB (232 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=difficulty with umpire rules ...same city where the umpire claims his home. Mr. Williams says that if any umpire gets sick, as Daniels did recently, he can with difficulty fill the vacancy716 bytes (114 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 6 ...4 of Rule 29. The runner is allowed to take one base if the ball hits the umpire after passing the catcher.</p>351 bytes (52 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire corps; uniforms524 bytes (79 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire close behind the catcher ...o face the risks of injury involved in standing close up behind the bat to umpire a game in which swift curve-pitching is the feature of the attacking force710 bytes (117 words) - 19:46, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire is mobbed ...uis game, and the Globe-Democrat describes the scene as follows: “Had the umpire been a pick-pocket, who had just retired from business with a competency ob2 KB (335 words) - 19:46, 29 February 2020
- |Title=professional umpire staff ...its city represented. There should be an additional proviso that no local Umpire should officiate for a local nine. This will avoid all tendencies to raise3 KB (527 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a plucky umpire |Text=<p>[Boston vs. Detroit 7/13/1881] ...a foul tip landed on the umpire's [Dick Higham] left temple and cut it to the bone. A surgeon was summoned398 bytes (61 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire pay scale252 bytes (35 words) - 19:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the home base? |Text=<p>In a recent game at the New Orleans, La., a short-sighted umpire was so badly battered by erratic curve-pitching that he had to relinquish h380 bytes (60 words) - 19:17, 29 February 2020
- |Title=can the umpire leave his position? ...pp pushed the base away, and the umpire decided out. Jim White claims the umpire had no right to leave his position.</p>681 bytes (115 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 5 ...e runner was legally put out. The rule should make every ball hitting the umpire and bounding back, or being stopped, dead.</p>835 bytes (142 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=appealing to the umpire |Text=<p>[discussing the proposed rules] 5. The umpire shall render no decision in the game except when appealed to by a player, u592 bytes (94 words) - 19:02, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire perusing the rules ...d let us all read it!” “Take it home and read it!” etc., were heard. The umpire finally decided O'Rourke should go back to second, as he could find so rule1 KB (186 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling strikes ...The clubs, says a correspondent, were very unfortunate in the choice of an umpire, who, though he doubtless intended to do his duty, completely disheartened1 KB (190 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=banning the umpire from the infield ...PBBP convention] Sec.11–Rule7.–This is an important amendment, keeping the umpire off the infield by adding to the rule, “and he shall not enter the infiel990 bytes (160 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 4 ...of [Rule 4] was amended so that balls passing the catcher and hitting the umpire should not be considered dead, as was the case last season.</p>410 bytes (61 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 3 ...n a very pretty point. A ball passed McVey [catcher] and struck Swandell [umpire] on the leg; this made the ball a dead one, and it had to be returned to th493 bytes (81 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling few balls ...ching of Matthews and Fisher was so wild that the Athletics, with a strict umpire, would have more than a dozen bases on called balls. As it was they had th405 bytes (61 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umbrella for the umpire? ...key. Under no consideration whatever should an umbrella be offered to the umpire, unless there is no sun out, when a dozen or two should be handed to him. E676 bytes (112 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire positioned behind the catcher571 bytes (84 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling enough balls |Text=<p>[Mansfield vs. Athletic 5/29/1872] The Umpire [Billy McLean], although he tried to be impartial and undoubtedly succeeded444 bytes (64 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=appeals to the umpire ...rable player as he is, never asked for “judgment,” and afterwards told the Umpire that he had made a mistake, if such it could be called. Philadelphia Sunda1 KB (199 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls ...r must be called in the order of its delivery, even if in succession. The umpire has no option but to do this or willfully violate the rules.</p>563 bytes (91 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 2 ...e rules], to the effect that when a ball passed the catcher and struck the umpire it should not be considered a dead ball...</p>381 bytes (58 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire showing some hustle ...p>[Chicago vs. Boston 9/5/1871] The game was exceedingly well umpired, the umpire [Nick Young] frequently following the striker two-thirds of the way from th384 bytes (56 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=arguing with the umpire; profanity ...ch him. “The hell I didn’t,” shouted Meyerle. McBride then turned to the umpire and said, “That’s a damned one-sided decision.”</p>2 KB (318 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=importing an umpire ...pire was Mr. Holley, of Buffalo, who had come from that place specially to umpire this game. Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch June 4, 1871</p>718 bytes (103 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=telegraphing for an umpire .... Theodore Bomeisler has been telegraphed for, and has consented to act as umpire in the great game at Boston, on Friday, between the Chicago and Boston club502 bytes (79 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the pitcher badgering the umpire ...for a pitcher to be on the watch for his special interests if he finds an umpire listless, indifferent or not properly attentive to his duties; but the habi783 bytes (137 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire uses an umbrella ...for some time, and in the eighth inning, rain began falling again, and the umpire should have obeyed the rule provided expressly for such an emergency, and c593 bytes (93 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire compelling the pitcher ...not send a ball anywhere near the desired spot, unless compelled to by the umpire.</p>574 bytes (86 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire favors the pitchers429 bytes (64 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire not calling balls ...p to this point [five innings played] the game had occupied two hours, the umpire allowing the two pitchers to send in ball after ball, which ought to have b973 bytes (168 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire standing behind the catcher ...vs. Star 8/21/1866] A feature of the game was the excellent ruling of the umpire [John A. Lowell]. ... Especially was his ruling excellent when players were869 bytes (148 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire called but one ball |Text=<p>[Camden vs. Hamilton 7/20/1866] The decisions of the Umpire [Wes Fisler] were fair and impartial, although he was not strict enough, b970 bytes (162 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire calling how many outs ...ted on the bound–the fly being missed–and “Two out,” was the call from the umpire.</p>481 bytes (80 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not enforcing the new rule |Text=<p>[Empire vs. Atlantic 7/9/1864] The decisions of the umpire were characteristically fair and impartial, but he erred in ignoring the si669 bytes (107 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire calling strikes ...He should have called out the strikes and foul balls in a loud voice. An umpire should always give his decisions promptly, and call foul balls and strikes514 bytes (79 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a colored female umpire508 bytes (85 words) - 20:44, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an AA two umpire game |Text=<p>[Brooklyn vs. St. Louis 7/4/1889] The double umpire system was given a trial and worked fairly well. Jack Kerins took care of374 bytes (58 words) - 20:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=praise for the double umpire system ...have an aid; indeed, he is reported to have said himself that the double-umpire system was a necessity.</p>1 KB (178 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=catcher mistakes the umpire for the second baseman ...e base players, stood immediately behind the bag. Connie Mack mistook the umpire for a Senator, and threw the ball to second, hoping to catch Carroll nappin673 bytes (104 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=minor league umpire salaries ...or if that be impossible, make up the difference somehow and have a decent umpire service—a most essential requisite to good ball playing and popular enjoy1 KB (168 words) - 20:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the AA umpire committee abolished |Text=<p>The reason for doing away with the Umpire Committee of the American Association was that it placed the members of the2 KB (293 words) - 20:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=National League umpire retention: |Text=<p>[quoting Nick Young] To remove an umpire at the demand of any single club would be not only grossly unfair to the of773 bytes (126 words) - 20:29, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher and foul tips735 bytes (115 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire shin guard |Text=<p>Umpire Daniels wears a cricket pad on his right leg to protect his shins.</p>258 bytes (39 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the two umpire system tried in California ...is much better. Yet, I doubt, if it will be ever introduced. As it is the umpire is most niggardly paid, and I don't believe two will be engaged.</p>769 bytes (129 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire positions himself behind the pitcher |Text=<p>Umpire Powers has recently been struck with several foul tips while standing close476 bytes (72 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the AA and NL umpire problem ...to you, and you never will until you sink unprofitable selfishness in this umpire matter, and go in for the general welfare of the game. The Sporting Life J4 KB (650 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire fines and player discipline ...ayers the club to which the punished player belonged would not back up the umpire in inflicting the penalty, but went against him by efforts to remove him fr3 KB (522 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Title=scoring during an argument with the umpire ...dy. Glenn, during the hot discussion, rounded the bases and scored also. Umpire Pratt stuck to his decision and peremptorily ordered the visitors into the1,010 bytes (168 words) - 20:05, 29 February 2020
- |Title=ganging up on the umpire ...proper manner. The rules do not admit of the players gathering around the umpire, as was the case in once instance, and attempting to induce him to change a699 bytes (112 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire carries extra balls |Text=<p>In Chicago the umpire starts into the game with a couple of extra balls in his pockets and when a7 KB (1,261 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Bill Park an umpire ...airly earned a reputation as a good, careful, safe, reliable and courteous umpire. The Sporting Life December 24, 1884</p>1 KB (185 words) - 19:57, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Umpire McLean wears glasses |Text=<p>Some fun is being poked at Umpire McLean for using glasses. Now, why shouldn’t McLean use glasses? Will W941 bytes (153 words) - 19:54, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a mob beats the umpire ...The grand and open stands were vacated, and the crowd closed in upon the umpire. The police protected him, and the game proceeded after an interruption of1 KB (208 words) - 19:53, 29 February 2020
- |Title=placement of the umpire; mask |Text=<p>[Chicago vs. Metropolitan 10/2/1882] John Kelly occupied the umpire’s position for the first time here in weeks, and he gave the spectators a634 bytes (103 words) - 19:46, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire is mobbed ...wing morning that he was not hog, that he had had enough, and that another umpire would have to take his place in the game July 6. Comment is unnecessary.</1,009 bytes (168 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire Dick Higham expelled ...tell a well-known Detroit gambler how to bet on the games he was going to umpire on the Detroit’s last Eastern trip. The letter signed “Dick” is said3 KB (580 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire in shirtsleeves, behind the catcher435 bytes (62 words) - 19:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire removes Hulbert from the field ...e the field, when the catcher of the Bostons observed him, and said to the umpire: “Make that man move.” McLean went and promptly bounced Hulbert, to th579 bytes (92 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not wearing a mask |Text=<p>[Chicago vs. Providence 8/14/1878] ...the fearful hit McLean [umpire] got in the mouth. He was knocked out of time, and had to be lifted from t509 bytes (83 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=selecting an umpire from the crowd ...re from the crowd. Deane was there for that purpose, and he was put in to umpire.</p>688 bytes (112 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=arranging and paying an umpire ...here the blame rests.” [A discussion follows of the failings of McLean as umpire.]</p>3 KB (593 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=explaining the rules to the umpire ...ne such balls as those referred to in the section had been delivered. The umpire then reversed his decision, and Eggler came back to strike. The next ball775 bytes (132 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling neither ball nor strike755 bytes (126 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire should strictly enforce all the rules ...ifferences in opinion that a positive law on the subject is laid down. An umpire, therefore, should allow himself no latitude whatever in this respect; he h1 KB (215 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=disputes over player eligibility, umpire ...ation of the rules. The next matter to be settled was the selection of an umpire. However, after a good deal of talk, Mr. Radcliffe was agreed upon, with t1 KB (181 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire hit by pitch ...e, and caused him considerable suffering, he again resumed his position as umpire, and, as if to make him doubly unfortunate, he received another severe blow1 KB (229 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire not posted on the rules |Text=<p>[Resolute of Elizabeth vs. Champion of Jersey City 7/21/1871] [The umpire] allowed ball after ball which was pitched over the striker’s head, and w802 bytes (133 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire should call injury timeouts .... Whenever any accident occurs in the game to a player on either side, the umpire should promptly call “time.” In this case the Chicagos, availing thems771 bytes (124 words) - 08:25, 13 March 2022
- |Title=the umpire lenient by request ...complimented for the impartial manner in which he discharged his duties of umpire. Though very lenient with the pitcher of the Atlantics–at the request of506 bytes (77 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling too many balls and strikes ...>[Boston vs. Olympic of Washington 5/5/1871] The score was spoiled by the umpire, whose ruling were of such a character as to put all batting qualities out1 KB (224 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=criticizing the umpire ought not be permitted ...sionally made by a few blackguards, who, betting upon the game, insult the umpire by impugning his decisions when they are adverse to their interests. This783 bytes (124 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=when the umpire can begin calling strikes |Text=<p>An umpire has no right to call a strike on the second ball delivered, if the thirst b406 bytes (65 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a jibe at the umpire ...,” did think about bringing the figure over to the Union grounds to act as umpire in the Haymakers-Eckford game yesterday, but a young man named Monell was f521 bytes (84 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire ignoring calls for judgment ...ck with the coolness and self-possession fo Dr. Draper in the position [of umpire], and also with the manner in which he turned a deaf ear to the continued a438 bytes (66 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire keeping the game moving ...3/67] The game thus far [five innings] had occupied but fifty minutes, the umpire [C. Mills, of the Atlantic] keeping both parties to a strict observance of598 bytes (95 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire explaining balls and strikes ...This calling of strikes and balls is no easy task; but the more prompt the umpire is to observe the rule strictly, the more satisfactory the result will be i1 KB (198 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire calls balls and strikes |Text=<p>[Atlantic vs. Peconic 6/18/1866] For the first time this season, an Umpire—it was Mr. Cummings, of the Enterprise—performed his whole duty. He ke791 bytes (132 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=base players deceiving the umpire ...ithin reach, or has his foot on the base, for the purpose of deceiving the umpire.</p>604 bytes (101 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Umpire not calling balls and strikes ...o is a fine player, but not at all competent to discharge the duties of an umpire. He did not call a single ball and but one strike during the whole game.</569 bytes (90 words) - 08:15, 13 March 2022
- |Title=umpire calls balls and strikes ...t=<p>[Enterprise vs. Star 6/24/1865] Charlie Smith made a most acceptable Umpire, and was very strict in calling strikes or balls. But for the correct and419 bytes (63 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire too lenient about calling balls |Text=<p>[Eureka vs. Empire 6/15/1864] The decisions of the Umpire in this match were admirable, and he had several close points to deal with.804 bytes (139 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=duties of the umpire and homerism |Text=<p class="p1">On practice days, the person who attempts the duties of umpire should give his decisions as fairly as his judgment is capable, and not all2 KB (317 words) - 08:06, 13 March 2022
- |Name=Umpire Club of Nashville369 bytes (53 words) - 11:46, 13 October 2023
- |Title=double umpire system and player discipline ...ionally venture to assert themselves. Under the circumstances, the double umpire system in the Players' League was undoubtedly a comparative failure and har1 KB (187 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Players' League adopts the two umpire system ...Ward, say that their observations have led them to believe that the double-umpire system is the only one fit for use in important games, and every game in th906 bytes (144 words) - 20:42, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Nick Young affirms the two umpire system1 KB (206 words) - 20:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an endorsement of the two umpire system ...g correspondingly to the number of decisions and to the great labor of the umpire's never easy task.</p>815 bytes (130 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Mathews wants to be an umpire |Text=<p>Bobby Matthews wants to become an umpire. Why not give the veteran a chance? He umpired several games last season422 bytes (65 words) - 20:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=giving the umpire the official score card ...ial score—The score-card agreed upon by the two captains and handed to the umpire before the game begins I s to be regarded as the “score” referred to in587 bytes (97 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire close behind the catcher, moving around the field ...that the Eastern clubs were dissatisfied with his work. He was the first umpire that officiated here this season to go up behind the catcher and properly j1 KB (267 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not wearing a mask 4 |Text=<p>[Detroit vs. Philadelphia 5/18/1887] Umpire Connell refused to wear a mask and for this rashness got a stinging hit on340 bytes (51 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a mute umpire; hand signals |Text=<p>It seems impossible that a mute should be able to umpire, but Ed Dundon, the well-known mute pitcher, did so satisfactorily in a gam589 bytes (102 words) - 20:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire resigns mid-game ...le it among themselves. Considerable time was wasted in selecting another umpire. After all qualified persons had refused the office, Jimmy Galvin came to1 KB (167 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Tom Pratt an NL umpire ...ons, will be pleased to learn that he has been appointed a National League umpire. He received official notice of his appointment Friday. Pratt is an old p619 bytes (100 words) - 20:05, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire wearing a chest protector416 bytes (69 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=minor league umpire pay rate440 bytes (74 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=intimidating the umpire; time of game ...were merely gratifying their morbid curiosity, and after scrutinizing the umpire closely from head to foot as they would a dime museum wonder departed in pe1 KB (211 words) - 19:54, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not wearing a mask 3 ...p>[Columbus vs. Athletic 9/7/1883] ...in the fourth inning Mr. Walsh, the umpire, received a fearful blow from a red-hot foul ball full in the mouth, which502 bytes (79 words) - 19:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not wearing a mask 2 ...r the grand-stand fence and came to the unfortunate man's assistance. The umpire was soon seized with convulsions, and his unconscious struggles were piteou1 KB (167 words) - 19:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=John L. Sullivan as umpire ...led out for slaughter. Without joking, John would make a splended League umpire. There would be no kicking or squabblng, no bandying words or bulldozing w2 KB (290 words) - 19:49, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire hung in effigy ...d an effigy of himself hanging by a rope in the club house when he went to umpire Saturday's game in Chicago. It bore the legend: “Burnham—Cleveland, 3523 bytes (84 words) - 19:49, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Horace Phillips an AA umpire? ...owing day as being an applicant. Carey is reported in subsequent games as umpire.]</p>484 bytes (70 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire talks back to the crowd621 bytes (101 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire goes into the game as a substitute359 bytes (50 words) - 19:17, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire doesn't know the force out rule ...16/1879] ...if Mr. Fountain is the best Cleveland can do in the way of an umpire the Forest City ought to get a wooden Indian manufacturer to make them a be1 KB (217 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire reverses a foul call ...bat again. Bond ran to first base and White threw him the ball, when the Umpire reversed his decision, calling it fair and deciding Pike out.</p>499 bytes (79 words) - 19:05, 29 February 2020
- |Title=complaining about the umpire calling balls and strikes357 bytes (49 words) - 19:04, 29 February 2020
- |Title=stipulating to a foreign umpire ...eafter, whenever his men played in Indianapolis, the services of a foreign umpire would be brought into requisition, to all of which the Indianapolis managem593 bytes (88 words) - 19:04, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire warning before calling a strike ...d ball, he is out. If it be a fair ball and he does not strike at it, the umpire then warns him by calling “Good ball,” and on the next fair ball not st646 bytes (117 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire has difficulty judging fair fouls .... Athletic 8/3/1875] Mr. Halbach made his first appearance this season as umpire in a championship game, and with the exception of bad judgment on fair-foul467 bytes (68 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire still misinterpreting balls, strikes, and wides397 bytes (56 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls and strikes 2 ...e] failed also to keep either of the pitchers as close to their work as an umpire should, and wonderfully few wides, balls or strikes were called during the406 bytes (61 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire admits ignorance of the rules |Text=<p>Mr. Martin, the umpire in the Baltimore-Athletic game of the 30 th ult., states that he was ignora622 bytes (100 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire bias against the dropped infield fly ...the fly” was the decision very properly rendered–if in the opinion of the umpire Treacy held the ball long enough to constitute it a catch. Now, again, Woo1 KB (214 words) - 18:51, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire charged with having a pecuniary interest ...end of the inning], instead of quietly acquiescing in the decision of the umpire, he began to question Mr. Bomeisler’s motive, calling out to the crowd, �6 KB (1,175 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Ferguson as umpire not calling balls ...he allowed to go by uncalled, in direct violation of the written rule. No umpire has a right to go back of the rules, no matter what opinion he may have of727 bytes (123 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=calls for a paid umpire corps ...ive a certain sum–say $10 and their traveling expenses–for every game they umpire. They need not necessarily be players, but must be intelligent men, who ar3 KB (422 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=when does the umpire call a ball foul? |Text=<p>The umpire need not call foul until the ball touches the ground foul, as until then th332 bytes (55 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls or strikes ...fact very clearly that Hall wanted his base on balls, but that was for the umpire to determine and no other. No matter how incompetent he may have been for1 KB (202 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the crowd at Chicago; an outside umpire ...00 persons. The game was called at 3 P.M., with Mr. Theodore Bomeisler as umpire.</p>498 bytes (74 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire giving decisions on appeal574 bytes (90 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=appealing balls and strikes to the umpire ...es and very seldom on calling balls and strikes. The evil of bullying the umpire, which some pitchers and catchers have indulged in too much of late, is rap531 bytes (87 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Athletics arguing about choice of umpire ...umpire, and this the Chicago captain objected to. Wood named Grum, a good umpire, but rather lenient; but the Athletics would have none but a Philadelphian,992 bytes (163 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=varying degrees of strictness from the umpire |Text=<p>[Stars vs. Mutuals 5/7/1870] Ferguson discharged the duties of umpire impartially, and properly observed the rule of calling balls and strikes, t453 bytes (67 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire makes for a quick game ...lsior vs. Harmonic 7/21/1869] George Flanly, of the Mutual Club, acted as umpire, and kept both pitchers and strikers down to their work, making the contest403 bytes (61 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling too many balls, should let the players play ...n both sides, and the constant calling of balls and giving of bases by the umpire, who seemed disposed to play the game himself, instead of allowing the play786 bytes (125 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire giving too many warnings, should call balls ...s once been given the pitcher. When the pitcher sends in a high ball, the umpire, instead of calling out to him to “get them down” or to “pitch lower,1 KB (226 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire now supposed to call all balls ...pitching, the Athletics would have been nowhere. This rule takes from the Umpire all discretionary power–now he must call all balls not pitched within the643 bytes (102 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire gives satisfaction despite being an old school player |Text=<p>[Union of Lansingburgh vs. Star 8/28/1868] The umpire [John Wildey of the Mutual] although one of the old school players, dischar420 bytes (60 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=sending out of town for an umpire ...s he has been telegraphed for by New York clubs to go on there, and act as Umpire, and acknowledged by all to be fair and impartial.</p>470 bytes (79 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=advice in selecting an umpire ...hes you bad luck, or who has remarked of a previous game, that had he been umpire your club would have been defeated.</p>375 bytes (62 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not giving bases on balls ...to send them in as swiftly as possible, regardless of accuracy, and as the umpire never called three balls at any one time, the pitchers and batsmen took ful1 KB (173 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=early example of umpire calling 'Play'484 bytes (75 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=crowd control, and umpire calling time474 bytes (83 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire reluctant to call balls ...about a hundred unfairly-pitched balls during the game, only twice did the umpire give the striker his base on “three balls”. Why do not umpires ignore532 bytes (82 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=when the umpire can follow the testimony of spectators |Text=<p>[from a column of advice to umpires] The umpire has no right to give a decision upon a point of play he has not seen; or to940 bytes (173 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an unfair appeal to the umpire ...the foul ball off Martin’s bat. Owing to the position of the players, the umpire was unable to see what was apparent to all around, that the catch was a sec871 bytes (154 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not enforcing called strikes and balls ...advantage of them. Yesterday, as soon as the pitchers found out that the Umpire disregarded the 6 th rule they both took advantage of it to send in balls s2 KB (300 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire calling balls and strikes |Text=<p>[Mutual vs. Newark 6/20/1864] The Umpire discharged his duties creditably throughout. He called balls on the pitche781 bytes (126 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire abuse by 'Brooklyn blackguards': ...ut their favorite clubs, let them have the fight to themselves, and let an umpire from Brooklyn be chosen to be the subject of their blackguardism of those w2 KB (300 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=grumblings about the umpire from idle club members ...at there are so many pairs of eyes watching the proceedings must induce an umpire to act impartially in his decisions; and we do think that common decency, a1 KB (176 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=AA votes not to adopt the two umpire system ...he AA special meeting of 1/6/1890] It was decided not to adopt the double umpire system on account of the heavy additional expense which the system would ca379 bytes (58 words) - 20:41, 29 February 2020
- |Title=substitutes and two umpire system in the Players League ...e with the public demand on at least one important particular. The double umpire system is the inevitable system of the future, and in first adopting it, th788 bytes (124 words) - 20:41, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a partial implementation of the two umpire system ...balls; and the more the bases are occupied, the more arduous becomes the umpire's task.</p>907 bytes (151 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an amateur umpire is given a beating ...The Athletics won. The defeated club took exception to the rulings of the umpire, Robert Doyle, and as he was about leaving the grounds one of the Excelsior1 KB (184 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=paying the umpire of an exhibition game |Text=<p>[Toronto vs. Pittsburgh 4/18/1889] The decisions of Umpire Aborgast gave much offense to the visitors, so much so that they refused to694 bytes (109 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=editorial in favor of the two umpire system ...advance upward and onward by the adoption of the popular and proper double-umpire system. If the League fails to profit by the present opportunity the Assoc3 KB (415 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Gaffney on umpire behind the pitcher; between the batter and the catcher ...de up on this point he resolved to carry it into effect, as an Association umpire, at any time when there were men on bases. Otherwise he still stands betwe2 KB (338 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Gaffney comes out in favor of the two umpire system ...There has always been much guessing on decisions at second. The more you umpire behind a man the better you will become with his individual tricks and pecu2 KB (395 words) - 20:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=two umpire system in the Chicago City League ...is being watched with a great deal of interest, as where there is only one umpire that official is kept busy watching the battery and bases and deciding crit3 KB (643 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Bill Parks an Eastern League umpire |Text=<p>William R. Parks, of Easton, has been appointed an Eastern League umpire.</p>276 bytes (39 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire called a runner out without an appeal503 bytes (81 words) - 19:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the experiment with the umpire calling the game inside the diamond832 bytes (130 words) - 19:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire now calling runners out without a call for judgment |Text=<p>[Louisville vs. Cincinnati 5/8/1883] ...Becannon [umpire] made one of those rank mistakes of umpiring that so often turns the tide a847 bytes (139 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an illegal delivery called by the umpire ...high and illegal delivery, and when he was obliged to lower his arm by the umpire, he failed to delivery with any special effect, and the result was his puni551 bytes (87 words) - 19:41, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire detects foul tips by sound |Text=<p>[Buffalo vs. Boston 8/27/1881] [The umpire] must have caught cold, and had his hearing affected, for he failed to hear379 bytes (57 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire takes a foul tip: behind the plate?384 bytes (59 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Devlin permitted to umpire N.A. Games ...e coming season. New York Tribune February 22, 1879 [Devlin would in fact umpire NA games, e.g. National vs. Worcester 8/15/79, per NYC 8/23/79.]</p>783 bytes (117 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=keeping the identity of the upcoming umpire secret ...t the captains of the contesting nines who it is that has been selected to umpire the game; and the more extensive the circle of men to choose from as umpire1 KB (212 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=pitching off the plate; catcher positioning; umpire placement697 bytes (112 words) - 19:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=appealing to the umpire on balls and strikes449 bytes (66 words) - 19:04, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a large strike zone gives the umpire too much power ...ustly as in this game. With such a construction as he placed upon it, the umpire can throw any game. We do not charge that this was done in this case, but858 bytes (140 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=appealing to the umpire for a balk call ...t, taking ground on a presumed balk of the pitcher, and appealing; but the umpire decided “No balk.</p>492 bytes (76 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls or strikes 3 |Text=<p>[Flyaway vs. Rose Hill 5/19/1874] [The umpire] called balls very irregularly, allowed ball after ball sent in over the ba611 bytes (95 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire confused about balls hitting the batter being dead630 bytes (93 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=flipping a coin to choose the umpire ...of the coin showed up, and Mr. Urell, of Washington, immediately took the umpire’s position and play commenced.</p>825 bytes (125 words) - 18:51, 29 February 2020
- |Title=praise for an umpire calling balls and strikes487 bytes (76 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire slow to call balls and strikes442 bytes (70 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire has difficulty calling fair-foul hits |Text=<p>[Boston vs. Athletic 10/19/1872] The umpire, Mr. Rastall, during the game made several erroneous decisions in the matte426 bytes (61 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls or strikes 2559 bytes (86 words) - 18:41, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Harry Wright proposes umpire hand signal ...en any fine play is made on the bases, and it being impossible to hear the umpire, it is always some little time before the layer knows whether he is given o634 bytes (115 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire makes a call without an appeal ...wrongfully given out by the umpire as hasting dropped the ball though the umpire gave his decision before the muff was made and could not retract.</p>444 bytes (68 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire didn't call balls and strikes ...p>[Maryland vs. Atlantics 7/30/1869] Mr. Bass [of the Powhattan Club], the umpire in this match, is a good ball-layer, but his forte is not umpiring. He doe565 bytes (91 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire relying on the probity of the player ...think he was out; but as Reach appealed, and the Colonel [Fitzgerald, the umpire] well knew that “Al” is too square a man to appeal except he thinks he1 KB (186 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire grows impatient, calls a strike ...depended. He...was over cautious; ball after ball was pitched, until the umpire became impatient and called a strike.</p>441 bytes (68 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire reluctant to enforce balls and strikes |Text=<p>[Keystone vs. Eckford 8/21/1868] Mr. Smith, as umpire, was as impartial in his judgments as a man could be, but he seemed top hav506 bytes (80 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a fair foul into the crowd; arguing with the umpire ...ff getting home, and Wilkins running to third. He was declared out by the Umpire, the pitcher fielding the ball to third, but as the pitcher was not in his2 KB (294 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=dissatisfaction with the selection of the umpire, and with his ball calling ...d to accept of any, but insisted, and, in fact, forced upon the Niagara an umpire they did not wish. Mr. Stearns gave cause for dissatisfaction in not calli1 KB (253 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an assistant umpire for baseball on ice ...ng no other duty to perform, and no authority beyond that derived from the umpire.</p>504 bytes (84 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire ruling on throwing versus pitching |Text=<p>McSweeny went in to pitch in the first inning, but the umpire ruled his delivery as a throw, and Martin was at once put in his place. Mr621 bytes (105 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Batters standing behind the plate; umpire calling balls1 KB (202 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a comment on Fitzgerald as umpire ...and of course no one would for an instant charge him with favoritism. An Umpire sees the play from an entirely different standpoint from the outside specta784 bytes (120 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire brought in from out of town ...for ladies. Mr. R. D. Sloat, of the Eagle Club, of New York, will act as umpire.</p>484 bytes (77 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the runner not out if the umpire doesn't see the play ...them the Umpire, who declared it not out, and correctly, too, for were an umpire to change his decisions from the explanations of the players, there would b2 KB (429 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Phelps' instructions to umpire on player discipline ...the umpire not to come in, and if he insists upon violating this rule the umpire will enforce the penalties provided in such cases.</p>1 KB (252 words) - 20:43, 29 February 2020
- |Title=disputed area of responsibility in the two umpire system |Text=<p>To-day [5/21] a Washington crowd was permitted to see the double umpire act. Fessenden presided behind the bat and curry judged the base plays. H1 KB (175 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire wearing cricket pads; shin guards ...r in the League has been settled. Charley Ferguson secures the honor. Ex-Umpire John Wilson tells me that, while umpiring last spring, he was hit on the le613 bytes (100 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire running with the batter; calling steals of second; two umpires ...ssible for a runner to slide beyond a base and be touched out, and yet the umpire should be unable to see it by reason of the dust and thus render a mistaken1 KB (224 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a description of intimidating the umpire, offensive coaching ...action can cure the evil. The notion with the players seems to be than an umpire can be worried out of one or two favorable decisions in doubtful matters by2 KB (331 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire refuses to enforce the rule as written ...asemen, he has adhered to. Of course it is a rather serious fault when an umpire makes his own playing rules and sets at naught all the ideas and conclusion1 KB (210 words) - 19:54, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a substitute player umpires until the umpire shows up |Text=<p>[Boston vs. Worcester 7/26/1881] Smith, the umpire, lost the train, and Corey, Worcester's change pitcher, umpired until he ar371 bytes (52 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a foul bound catch off the chest; umpire asking for assistance ...e rules), he was met with anything but the polite treatment to which every umpire is entitled.</p>683 bytes (114 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=when shall an umpire make a call with no appeal ...correspondents] Under Rule 7, sec. VII, League rules, in what cases shall umpire render a decision without being appealed to by a player? … In calling bal417 bytes (64 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher; difficulty calling a fair-foul ...side the line, and then, pointing to the mark in the mud, explained to the umpire that he wanted to show him a new trick in the game. After he had concluded950 bytes (164 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the argument for abolishing fair fouls; the positioning of the umpire ...ng all balls foul which cross those lines before reaching those bases. An umpire then could stand back in his proper position, and judge better of fair and976 bytes (164 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a pot shot at Fitzgerald as umpire |Text=<p>Colonel “Tom F.” undertook to umpire an amateur game in Washington a few days since. By private advices we lear491 bytes (73 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Chadwick refuses to umpire; reporter of the the Herald ...n the position except in practice games, he being too nervous a man for an umpire. Finally they induced Mr. Carpenter of The Herald to act, and at 3:50 P.M.793 bytes (129 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=explaining the rule to the umpire; a 'dead foul' ...tcher. The ball was a “dead foul;” and when the rule was explained to the umpire, he properly sent Addy back to third. It must be remembered that any obstr601 bytes (99 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a member of the contending clubs as umpire ...the other hand, should the umpire be unscrupulous, he will not hesitate to umpire the game into the hands of his own club. Therefore we hope to see no more1 KB (180 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire reversed a call, resulting in an out ...hout “one strike,” and on the strength of the idea that he could bully the umpire into the belief that he could not recall his decision proceeded on the seco1 KB (199 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls and strikes; pitcher throws at him ...of all within hearing, and should be placed on record. Charlie Hunt don't umpire another game! Brooklyn Eagle August 4, 1870 [note: time of game two hours1 KB (193 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=enforcing the position of the batter; and advice to the umpire |Text=<p>[Nationals vs. Cincinnatis 7/15/1867] [The umpire’s] proper enforcement of the rule which requires the striker to stand on2 KB (299 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire calling strikes and balls without proper prior warning ...an illegal decision. Both in regard to “strikes” and ‘called” balls, the umpire in a match can neither call a “strike” or a “ball” until he has fir636 bytes (100 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire refuses to call intentional swinging strikes ...rk vs. Brooklyn picked junior nines 10/07/1864] Mr. Snow made a first rate Umpire, giving thoroughly impartial and correct decisions throughout. We were gla701 bytes (113 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling balls and strikes; only when runners on base ...where he wanted a ball and it was pitched to him, if he did not strike the Umpire called strikes on him, only, however, when players were running their bases595 bytes (100 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire giving judgment in favor of the ball |Text=<p>[Empire vs. Gotham 10/19/1858] We have never seen an umpire act with such promptness as Mr. Leavy. He gave judgment in favor of the ba517 bytes (84 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire said to be fired for ejecting a player ...otification from President Young, yesterday, that his services as a League umpire were no longer desired. The general belief is that his action in fining Fa2 KB (302 words) - 20:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire and a manager talk of selling games ...rge without more proof than the assertion or affidavit of a man who, as an umpire, has a very bad reputation throughout the country–the Chicago Tribune and2 KB (421 words) - 19:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=sharp practice for the umpire to call strikes in succession433 bytes (64 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire confused about the new balls and wides rule; appealing to the reporters |Text=<p>[Baltimore vs. Athletic 5/2/1874] ...the Umpire got rather “mixed” in regard to the rules regulating “wides” and �1 KB (216 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire to call foul balls immediately upon determining the path |Text=<p>[discussing the new rules] In calling foul balls the umpire must call “foul” the moment he sees that the ball is falling back of th386 bytes (61 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a called third strike to determine the game; bullying the umpire ...ake [the umpire] let him do it? If he could send McVey in, why didn’t the umpire give him a chance to do it?</p>2 KB (426 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=George Wright fails to call balls as umpire |Text=<p>[Mutual vs. Oriental 6/10/1868] The umpire [George Wright] failed to observe the rule governing the pitchers properly,547 bytes (80 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire not calling balls and strikes strictly; high and low pitches ...tlantic vs. Mutual 6/27/1864] Colonel Fitzgerald, of Philadelphia acted as Umpire, and did his duty creditably and impartially as far as his decision on poin2 KB (277 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire fails to enforce balls and strikes; pitching strategy |Text=<p>[Atlantics vs. Mutuals 6/27/1864] The decisions of the Umpire [Col. Fitzgerald] were promptly rendered and impartially given throughout,2 KB (328 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=early call of 'time' by the umpire, and ground rules ...y supposed that Oliver was, in consequence, also out; but, it appears, the umpire had called “time”immediately after the catching of the ball by Tracy, i1 KB (175 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=bases moved inside the foul line; added powers of the umpire ...s to blame if they do not remain so. Their further powers are these: The umpire is sole judge whether a player is too sick or too badly injured to continue2 KB (292 words) - 20:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=chartering a special train to bring in an umpire ...all this fuss and expense, the home club lost the game after all, and the umpire wasn't to blame either.</p>2 KB (431 words) - 19:48, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an appeal to the umpire; confusion over a fair/foul call ...ng toward second, fellin with the panic and returned to first. Before the umpire could explain that he had called “fair ball,” the ball was fielded in a1 KB (172 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Hulbert instructs the umpire to go easy on pitch delivery ...unt of the pitching.” Thus advised, it was hardly to be expected that the Umpire would bother his head much about Lynch's delivery.</p>1 KB (182 words) - 19:17, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calls a double play due to runner interference ...ision with Dunlap and prevented the latter from making a double-play. The umpire, however, decided both of the Nationals out, the same as though Dunlap had525 bytes (81 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a refusal to pay the umpire in an exhibition game487 bytes (69 words) - 19:02, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the difficulty arranging an umpire; Athletic management unpleasant to deal with ...phia, to Frederick Long, dated September 3, 1875] [Boyd arrived in time to umpire the game.]</p>2 KB (371 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls or strikes; difficulty judging (fair?) fouls795 bytes (125 words) - 18:51, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the rate of the umpire calling balls; precursor to the nine-ball walk?620 bytes (99 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a questionable call provokes speculation of betting by the umpire ...me of the Atlantics. The Brooklyn Eagle we notice, openly states that the umpire had bets pending on the result, and, if this is the case, the Atlantics oug2 KB (276 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a model umpire; calling for high, medium, or low pitches ...e was required in each instance to stand upon the line of his position–the umpire [Theodore Bomeisler] asked him where he wanted a ball, and when told, indic1 KB (206 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire institutes a ground rule on balls in the crowd ...mmediately back of the first and third bases was made clearly apparent the umpire very properly introducing the precedent of giving every player his next bas1 KB (244 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire loses count of balls; spectators scoring the game; trophy ball ...s called to the home-plate, and, as no one was there to pitch for him, the Umpire declared the game forfeited to the Cincinnatis, and the record of the Leagu5 KB (852 words) - 19:05, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calls strike count; mistaken 'foul' call from the crowd while advancing the772 bytes (117 words) - 18:41, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calls a foul balk on a high delivery468 bytes (72 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a member of a contesting club is chosen umpire ...ly. They finally agreed to John Wildey, who is becoming quite a desirable umpire...</p>545 bytes (84 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a row and a forfeit arising from the substitute two umpire system ...system heretofore, although until the ninth inning no decisions of either umpire caused any dissatisfaction whatever. …</p>2 KB (283 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire won't force down the pitcher's delivery567 bytes (88 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a pitch and a hit while the umpire is not paying attention ...remainder of the game would be played under protest on the ground that the umpire had not called “Time.” As the Providence Club won, the protest was let931 bytes (156 words) - 19:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=McLean walks from Boston to Providence to umpire the game |Text=<p>Umpire McLean officiated at the partially-played game between the Boston and Provi497 bytes (74 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire takes Deacon White's word for it ...gether and get White to run that department. In this way the salary of an umpire can be saved and the same end subserved. Such a break as that of McLean’2 KB (275 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire refusing to serve due to kicking688 bytes (106 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=making suggestions to the umpire; talking back to the roughs ...be quietly received, without a word of dissent or explanation. It is the umpire’s duty alone to decide by what he sees and not what he is told. New York2 KB (375 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the difficulty arranging an umpire; an prior agreement to replace him if necessary ...<p>[Boston vs. Baltimore 10/21/1873] They [Baltimore] objected to his [the umpire’s] continuing to act. They had refused to take him in the first place, b3 KB (498 words) - 18:51, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire to call foul balls immediately; balls on the line are fair |Text=<p>In calling foul balls, the umpire must call “foul” the moment he sees the ball is falling back of the lin523 bytes (90 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an over-strict umpire calling every pitch a ball or a strike419 bytes (64 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a member of a contesting club declines to serve as umpire ...not be made to “see it,” just as it was hoped he would. A good, impartial umpire, one posted in the rules and points of the game, like Bomeisler, Graffen or1 KB (172 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire assaults a reporter; reporter for the Herald; fireworks ...attack is that Dunnigan has been ruled off the grounds in the capacity of umpire, and steps are likely to be taken to have him expelled from the League.</p>2 KB (291 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire must call a ball or a strike ...hampionship of the county. … The first man was called to the bat, and the umpire duly called two balls and two strikes. The next ball must have made either604 bytes (101 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Ward's high delivery; arguing with the umpire ...lled strikes. After the game Pearce said, “A man has got to be a thief to umpire in this city.” Which the same was overheard and duly noted just the same1 KB (184 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an attempt at pre-selecting an umpire |Text=<p>[Unions of Morrisania vs. Athletics 6/27/1870] The umpire whom the Unions had taken the wise precaution of selecting previously, and485 bytes (69 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire a member of one of the contesting clubs ...rrisania 8/24/1869] Mr. Hudson, of the Union Club, was selected to act as umpire, the Empires feeling assured that he would deal justly under all circumstan399 bytes (61 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=McBride's pitching: deceives both the batter and the umpire ...Bride] is mainly celebrated for his skill in deceiving the batsman and the umpire at the same time. When Pearce caught for him, the finest play was shown tha677 bytes (115 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a lady umpire of a muffin match ...joyable match at Morrisania on Thursday last. A lady was chosen to act as umpire, and she acquitted herself in a manner which evinced a thorough knowledge o765 bytes (135 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a substitute umpire a former club employee ...and President Young, in deference to the demands, declined to allow him to umpire Tuesday’s game between the Bostons and Philadelphias. There was some cur980 bytes (159 words) - 20:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling 'fair ball' before calling strikes ...owd was amused with the calling [by Dr. Draper of the Cincinnati Club, the umpire] of “fair ball” as a warning before calling strikes. Now this is what645 bytes (101 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a joke about a loud umpire ...at the Capitoline Grounds] Popping a foul over to left field, Wildey [the umpire] determined that no fault should be found with him for not calling out in d806 bytes (134 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=1744 -- 'How Is It, Umpire?' The 1744 Laws of Cricket and Their Influence on the Development of Baseb353 bytes (51 words) - 05:13, 9 May 2020
- |Title=a triple play on an intentionally dropped third strike; umpire calls a strike out without an appeal ...and Carpenter threw to second, forcing out Householder at second. Pearce [umpire] had cried “Striker out,” before he saw that Snyder had dropped the bal873 bytes (136 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Devlin's accusations against the Louisville Club; suborning an umpire; Louisville Club finances ...eighteen men in the country could have won a game from us with Devinney as umpire.” Add the ever-recurring proofs offered by facts to this confession of D4 KB (783 words) - 19:10, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=complaining about the umpire's strike zone ...at, it is claimed by the other side, should have been called strikes. The umpire made Daly mad, and demoralization set in.</p>437 bytes (65 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=can the umpire leave his position? ...pp pushed the base away, and the umpire decided out. Jim White claims the umpire had no right to leave his position.</p>681 bytes (115 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's chest protector ...ps. In fact that occurs in nearly every game. There's a necessity for an umpire's breast protector, that will protect the shoulders, while the legs should478 bytes (74 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- ...umpire system. Ex-Umpire Powers of the Western Association and ex-league Umpire Furlong were chosen, and while they erred in some cases there was much less <p>In the double umpire system the umpire alternate after every inning. One would attend to the bases while the othe684 bytes (110 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an assistant umpire for baseball on ice ...ng no other duty to perform, and no authority beyond that derived from the umpire.</p>504 bytes (84 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the two umpire system tried in California ...is much better. Yet, I doubt, if it will be ever introduced. As it is the umpire is most niggardly paid, and I don't believe two will be engaged.</p>769 bytes (129 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=selecting an umpire from the crowd ...re from the crowd. Deane was there for that purpose, and he was put in to umpire.</p>688 bytes (112 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a partial implementation of the two umpire system ...balls; and the more the bases are occupied, the more arduous becomes the umpire's task.</p>907 bytes (151 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=advice in selecting an umpire ...hes you bad luck, or who has remarked of a previous game, that had he been umpire your club would have been defeated.</p>375 bytes (62 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a broken umpire's mask |Text=<p>Umpire Daniels was injured by a foul ball at Meriden Wednesday. The ball smashed344 bytes (52 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the extent of the umpire's leeway in calling balls ...erated under the head of “unfair” balls, the rules expressly requiring the umpire to call all such balls “in the order of their delivery.</p>786 bytes (131 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire makes a call without an appeal ...wrongfully given out by the umpire as hasting dropped the ball though the umpire gave his decision before the muff was made and could not retract.</p>444 bytes (68 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- |Title=League umpire corps; umpire uniforms ...retary, so that the clubs will not know who will umpire the game until the umpire reports for duty....</p>829 bytes (135 words) - 19:46, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>"The first recorded argument between a player and an umpire. The umpire wins."</p>462 bytes (66 words) - 17:50, 6 September 2012
- |Title=the umpire compelling the pitcher ...not send a ball anywhere near the desired spot, unless compelled to by the umpire.</p>574 bytes (86 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls and strikes 2 ...e] failed also to keep either of the pitchers as close to their work as an umpire should, and wonderfully few wides, balls or strikes were called during the406 bytes (61 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a plucky umpire |Text=<p>[Boston vs. Detroit 7/13/1881] ...a foul tip landed on the umpire's [Dick Higham] left temple and cut it to the bone. A surgeon was summoned398 bytes (61 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=difficulty with umpire rules ...same city where the umpire claims his home. Mr. Williams says that if any umpire gets sick, as Daniels did recently, he can with difficulty fill the vacancy716 bytes (114 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=sending out of town for an umpire ...s he has been telegraphed for by New York clubs to go on there, and act as Umpire, and acknowledged by all to be fair and impartial.</p>470 bytes (79 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- ...erests of the umpire. Such a charge as this may appear incredible, as the umpire is so well know, but it is, nevertheless, a fact.</p>737 bytes (120 words) - 18:51, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's mask 3 |Text=<p>No regular umpire showing up, Morgan Murphy, of the Boston Blues, was agreed upon, and, by th487 bytes (81 words) - 20:07, 29 February 2020
- |Title=ganging up on the umpire ...proper manner. The rules do not admit of the players gathering around the umpire, as was the case in once instance, and attempting to induce him to change a699 bytes (112 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- ...vered, the umpire calls “one ball.’Is the umpire correct? Yes; but if the umpire would wait until the balls pass the striker, this question would not arise.575 bytes (94 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire shin guard |Text=<p>Umpire Daniels wears a cricket pad on his right leg to protect his shins.</p>258 bytes (39 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire reverses a foul call ...bat again. Bond ran to first base and White threw him the ball, when the Umpire reversed his decision, calling it fair and deciding Pike out.</p>499 bytes (79 words) - 19:05, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Complaining about umpire's strike zone ...at the height asked by the batsman, so it is universally conceded, but the umpire called three balls, and Larkin took his first...</p>485 bytes (76 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- ...ue umpire and now in ‘Frisco, believes this the best change of all for the umpire.</p>572 bytes (93 words) - 20:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire calling strikes ...He should have called out the strikes and foul balls in a loud voice. An umpire should always give his decisions promptly, and call foul balls and strikes514 bytes (79 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an endorsement of the two umpire system ...g correspondingly to the number of decisions and to the great labor of the umpire's never easy task.</p>815 bytes (130 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a pitched ball if it touches the umpire, suggesting umpire behind home? ...kes the person of the umpire must be promptly decided a “dead ball” by the umpire, and on such ball neither a player can be put out nor can a base runner tak622 bytes (110 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire is mobbed ...wing morning that he was not hog, that he had had enough, and that another umpire would have to take his place in the game July 6. Comment is unnecessary.</1,009 bytes (168 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire uniforms 4 ...thing of beauty and a joy forever, and, to tell the truth, “Gaff” does not umpire as well in his new suit. He ought to be accorded special permission to mak515 bytes (85 words) - 20:43, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling balls and strikes; only when runners on base ...where he wanted a ball and it was pitched to him, if he did not strike the Umpire called strikes on him, only, however, when players were running their bases595 bytes (100 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=two umpire system too expensive ...no!” he replied, “It is too expensive. What we want and need is one good umpire for every game, and he can do all that two can.</p>591 bytes (99 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- ...and when threatened with the more costly penalty he impudently defied the umpire to do his duty and enforce the law to the full extent, threatening personal925 bytes (151 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind home ...oth nines and all the spectators when the game is over. Anybody can be an umpire if he has only the “gall., quoting the Burlington Hawkeye</p>605 bytes (102 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a member of a contesting club is chosen umpire ...ly. They finally agreed to John Wildey, who is becoming quite a desirable umpire...</p>545 bytes (84 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire warning before calling a strike ...d ball, he is out. If it be a fair ball and he does not strike at it, the umpire then warns him by calling “Good ball,” and on the next fair ball not st646 bytes (117 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
- ...nine is justified in refusing the play, the violation of the rules by the umpire being plain and palpable, as the ball stopped by the outsider was dead for1 KB (234 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
- |Title=obstructing the umpire's view ...ors before the man reached the base, but Fisher placed himself between the umpire and the base, and Mr. Dabney was unable to see for himself whether the ball658 bytes (110 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=base players deceiving the umpire ...ithin reach, or has his foot on the base, for the purpose of deceiving the umpire.</p>604 bytes (101 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Umpire not calling balls and strikes ...o is a fine player, but not at all competent to discharge the duties of an umpire. He did not call a single ball and but one strike during the whole game.</569 bytes (90 words) - 08:15, 13 March 2022
- |Title=importing an umpire ...pire was Mr. Holley, of Buffalo, who had come from that place specially to umpire this game. Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch June 4, 1871</p>718 bytes (103 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire now supposed to call all balls ...pitching, the Athletics would have been nowhere. This rule takes from the Umpire all discretionary power–now he must call all balls not pitched within the643 bytes (102 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's mask <p>[Tom] Carey [AA umpire] wears a mask to hide the blush of shame that must suffuse his face when he491 bytes (79 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=catcher mistakes the umpire for the second baseman ...e base players, stood immediately behind the bag. Connie Mack mistook the umpire for a Senator, and threw the ball to second, hoping to catch Carroll nappin673 bytes (104 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Harry Wright proposes umpire hand signal ...en any fine play is made on the bases, and it being impossible to hear the umpire, it is always some little time before the layer knows whether he is given o634 bytes (115 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=when does the umpire call a ball foul? |Text=<p>The umpire need not call foul until the ball touches the ground foul, as until then th332 bytes (55 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire salaries 2 |Text=<p>The salaries of the four Association umpire are as follows:--Gaffney, $2,500; Doescher, $2,300; Ferguson, $2,200, McQ313 bytes (37 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Bill Parks an Eastern League umpire |Text=<p>William R. Parks, of Easton, has been appointed an Eastern League umpire.</p>276 bytes (39 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire hung in effigy ...d an effigy of himself hanging by a rope in the club house when he went to umpire Saturday's game in Chicago. It bore the legend: “Burnham—Cleveland, 3523 bytes (84 words) - 19:49, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire showing some hustle ...p>[Chicago vs. Boston 9/5/1871] The game was exceedingly well umpired, the umpire [Nick Young] frequently following the striker two-thirds of the way from th384 bytes (56 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=praise for the double umpire system ...have an aid; indeed, he is reported to have said himself that the double-umpire system was a necessity.</p>1 KB (178 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire calling strikes and balls without proper prior warning ...an illegal decision. Both in regard to “strikes” and ‘called” balls, the umpire in a match can neither call a “strike” or a “ball” until he has fir636 bytes (100 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls ...r must be called in the order of its delivery, even if in succession. The umpire has no option but to do this or willfully violate the rules.</p>563 bytes (91 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the double umpire system ...tem has been in vogue, as there has been in the National League, where one umpire has been the plan. Of course two good umpires would be better than one, bu797 bytes (131 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 6 ...4 of Rule 29. The runner is allowed to take one base if the ball hits the umpire after passing the catcher.</p>351 bytes (52 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 2 ...e rules], to the effect that when a ball passed the catcher and struck the umpire it should not be considered a dead ball...</p>381 bytes (58 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher; difficulty calling a fair-foul ...side the line, and then, pointing to the mark in the mud, explained to the umpire that he wanted to show him a new trick in the game. After he had concluded950 bytes (164 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire uniforms 2 |Text=<p>A league umpire ought to wear a dress befitting his position. The appearance of the indivi360 bytes (55 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher; ...ball goes through catcher’s hands, and is partially stopped by hitting the umpire;...</p>388 bytes (59 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not giving bases on balls ...to send them in as swiftly as possible, regardless of accuracy, and as the umpire never called three balls at any one time, the pitchers and batsmen took ful1 KB (173 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a substitute umpire a former club employee ...and President Young, in deference to the demands, declined to allow him to umpire Tuesday’s game between the Bostons and Philadelphias. There was some cur980 bytes (159 words) - 20:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 4 ...of [Rule 4] was amended so that balls passing the catcher and hitting the umpire should not be considered dead, as was the case last season.</p>410 bytes (61 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire makes for a quick game ...lsior vs. Harmonic 7/21/1869] George Flanly, of the Mutual Club, acted as umpire, and kept both pitchers and strikers down to their work, making the contest403 bytes (61 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- ...econd after that “two balls”, and the third after that “three balls”. The umpire, however, cannot compel the pitcher to send balls just where the striker ha1 KB (193 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Phelps' instructions to umpire on player discipline ...the umpire not to come in, and if he insists upon violating this rule the umpire will enforce the penalties provided in such cases.</p>1 KB (252 words) - 20:43, 29 February 2020
- ...diamond on his way to third base, and was thus enabled to score a run, the umpire not having seen him. It is a well-known fact that McGarr has many distingu802 bytes (134 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- ...in favor of runner or of ball, ahs long since gone out of fashion. Every Umpire makes mistakes–but, he who decides quickly, is generally esteemed above s740 bytes (119 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=when the umpire can begin calling strikes |Text=<p>An umpire has no right to call a strike on the second ball delivered, if the thirst b406 bytes (65 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- ...ers running the base. If either side persists in infringing this rule the umpire shall declare the game forfeited by the score of 9 to 0 against the side vi942 bytes (153 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire mask 2 |Text=<p>Umpire Doescher has very wisely concluded to wear a mask, and is having one specia390 bytes (62 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=choosing the umpire ...=<p>[at a meeting of the NAPBBP 11/3/1871] It was then decided...that the umpire be selected from three instead of five men, and the names be forwarded by t364 bytes (55 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=cursing the umpire ...the eighth inning, when a strike was called on Shafer he whirled upon the umpire and called him a liar, prefacing the epithet with the customary profanity.<383 bytes (55 words) - 19:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire gives satisfaction despite being an old school player |Text=<p>[Union of Lansingburgh vs. Star 8/28/1868] The umpire [John Wildey of the Mutual] although one of the old school players, dischar420 bytes (60 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling few balls ...ching of Matthews and Fisher was so wild that the Athletics, with a strict umpire, would have more than a dozen bases on called balls. As it was they had th405 bytes (61 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire job security; AA umpire committee ...he umpires to feel secure in their positions Mr. Byrne, as chairman of the umpire committee, has made special contracts, by which umpires can only be removed727 bytes (113 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire positions himself behind the pitcher |Text=<p>Umpire Powers has recently been struck with several foul tips while standing close476 bytes (72 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a substitute player umpires until the umpire shows up |Text=<p>[Boston vs. Worcester 7/26/1881] Smith, the umpire, lost the train, and Corey, Worcester's change pitcher, umpired until he ar371 bytes (52 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
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- ...xpressed their disapprobation of the Umpire's ruling in loud murmurs. The Umpire was perfectly correct; the rules, not he, being at fault. … His judgment875 bytes (141 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=umpire detects foul tips by sound |Text=<p>[Buffalo vs. Boston 8/27/1881] [The umpire] must have caught cold, and had his hearing affected, for he failed to hear379 bytes (57 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=umpire behind the home base? |Text=<p>In a recent game at the New Orleans, La., a short-sighted umpire was so badly battered by erratic curve-pitching that he had to relinquish h380 bytes (60 words) - 19:17, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=umpire should call injury timeouts .... Whenever any accident occurs in the game to a player on either side, the umpire should promptly call “time.” In this case the Chicagos, availing thems771 bytes (124 words) - 08:25, 13 March 2022
- ...bounding to him as if it came from a fair pitch. The only foul strike the umpire can call is that made when the striker does not stand astride the line of t879 bytes (159 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an AA two umpire game |Text=<p>[Brooklyn vs. St. Louis 7/4/1889] The double umpire system was given a trial and worked fairly well. Jack Kerins took care of374 bytes (58 words) - 20:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calls balls and strikes ...t=<p>[Enterprise vs. Star 6/24/1865] Charlie Smith made a most acceptable Umpire, and was very strict in calling strikes or balls. But for the correct and419 bytes (63 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- ...iption=<p>"The first recorded argument between a player and an umpire. The umpire wins."</p>449 bytes (61 words) - 12:54, 16 November 2020
- ...he was willing to continue the game without any further objection, and the umpire reversed his decision and decided Treacey out at first.</p>1 KB (210 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Mathews wants to be an umpire |Text=<p>Bobby Matthews wants to become an umpire. Why not give the veteran a chance? He umpired several games last season422 bytes (65 words) - 20:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=double umpire system and player discipline ...ionally venture to assert themselves. Under the circumstances, the double umpire system in the Players' League was undoubtedly a comparative failure and har1 KB (187 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire a member of one of the contesting clubs ...rrisania 8/24/1869] Mr. Hudson, of the Union Club, was selected to act as umpire, the Empires feeling assured that he would deal justly under all circumstan399 bytes (61 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=complaint about the umpire's calling of balls and strikes434 bytes (64 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire mask 3 |Text=<p>Valentine is considered the laziest umpire ever seen in the League. He should wear a mask and stand up close. The Sp673 bytes (110 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- ...run hit through misfortune, Umpire Burnham deciding just the opposite from Umpire Decker.</p>623 bytes (109 words) - 19:48, 29 February 2020
- ...base, and the umpire called him out. The audience protested, and Stewart [umpire], feeling insulted, left the field, and would not return until 35 minutes h755 bytes (128 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a comment on Fitzgerald as umpire ...and of course no one would for an instant charge him with favoritism. An Umpire sees the play from an entirely different standpoint from the outside specta784 bytes (120 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Gaffney comes out in favor of the two umpire system ...There has always been much guessing on decisions at second. The more you umpire behind a man the better you will become with his individual tricks and pecu2 KB (395 words) - 20:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire ignoring calls for judgment ...ck with the coolness and self-possession fo Dr. Draper in the position [of umpire], and also with the manner in which he turned a deaf ear to the continued a438 bytes (66 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umbrella for the umpire? ...key. Under no consideration whatever should an umbrella be offered to the umpire, unless there is no sun out, when a dozen or two should be handed to him. E676 bytes (112 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=paid umpire? |Text=<p>Wm McLean, the Philadelphia umpire, was...burned out at the Continental Hotel [in Chicago]. … In the safe of456 bytes (69 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling enough balls |Text=<p>[Mansfield vs. Athletic 5/29/1872] The Umpire [Billy McLean], although he tried to be impartial and undoubtedly succeeded444 bytes (64 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire grows impatient, calls a strike ...depended. He...was over cautious; ball after ball was pitched, until the umpire became impatient and called a strike.</p>441 bytes (68 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Ferguson as umpire not calling balls ...he allowed to go by uncalled, in direct violation of the written rule. No umpire has a right to go back of the rules, no matter what opinion he may have of727 bytes (123 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=AA votes not to adopt the two umpire system ...he AA special meeting of 1/6/1890] It was decided not to adopt the double umpire system on account of the heavy additional expense which the system would ca379 bytes (58 words) - 20:41, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an unfair appeal to the umpire ...the foul ball off Martin’s bat. Owing to the position of the players, the umpire was unable to see what was apparent to all around, that the catch was a sec871 bytes (154 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- ...1886] The rules governing the umpire were modified and the referee and two umpire scheme, which was brought up, rejected. St.</p>406 bytes (58 words) - 20:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire intimidation ...Oriental] At the close of the seventh inning, our captain waited upon the umpire, and wished him to call the game, as it was nearly night; but the outside c2 KB (339 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a lady umpire of a muffin match ...joyable match at Morrisania on Thursday last. A lady was chosen to act as umpire, and she acquitted herself in a manner which evinced a thorough knowledge o765 bytes (135 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire's discretionary powers in calling balls and strikes; high and low ...nfair balls after due warning has been given the pitcher. Last season the Umpire had far too much discretionary power in this respect. Now he is bound to c2 KB (281 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=when shall an umpire make a call with no appeal ...correspondents] Under Rule 7, sec. VII, League rules, in what cases shall umpire render a decision without being appealed to by a player? … In calling bal417 bytes (64 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=umpire's mask and chest protector397 bytes (65 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- ...as correct, as the player had no right to leave the batter's box until the umpire had decided whether the fifth ball was a strike of a bad ball.</p>1,010 bytes (177 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Ward's high delivery; arguing with the umpire ...lled strikes. After the game Pearce said, “A man has got to be a thief to umpire in this city.” Which the same was overheard and duly noted just the same1 KB (184 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- ...ed to the bases they had stolen. Hines, however, was decided “out” by the umpire in the Providence-Cleveland game for not touching his base after play was c888 bytes (150 words) - 19:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=trying to intimidate the umpire to call balls; umpire calling neither balls nor strikes ...ixteen balls were pitched, and Cummings not seeming to want to strike, the umpire called “third strike and out.” A storm of hisses greeting this decisio1 KB (168 words) - 18:51, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire has difficulty calling fair-foul hits |Text=<p>[Boston vs. Athletic 10/19/1872] The umpire, Mr. Rastall, during the game made several erroneous decisions in the matte426 bytes (61 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=varying degrees of strictness from the umpire |Text=<p>[Stars vs. Mutuals 5/7/1870] Ferguson discharged the duties of umpire impartially, and properly observed the rule of calling balls and strikes, t453 bytes (67 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire has difficulty judging fair fouls .... Athletic 8/3/1875] Mr. Halbach made his first appearance this season as umpire in a championship game, and with the exception of bad judgment on fair-foul467 bytes (68 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a pot shot at Fitzgerald as umpire |Text=<p>Colonel “Tom F.” undertook to umpire an amateur game in Washington a few days since. By private advices we lear491 bytes (73 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire too lenient about calling balls |Text=<p>[Eureka vs. Empire 6/15/1864] The decisions of the Umpire in this match were admirable, and he had several close points to deal with.804 bytes (139 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire calling how many outs ...ted on the bound–the fly being missed–and “Two out,” was the call from the umpire.</p>481 bytes (80 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher? |Text=<p>In deciding upon such dead balls as strike the umpire, he must call all that hit him “dead,” unless they are passed balls; an483 bytes (78 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an attempt at pre-selecting an umpire |Text=<p>[Unions of Morrisania vs. Athletics 6/27/1870] The umpire whom the Unions had taken the wise precaution of selecting previously, and485 bytes (69 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire hand signals ...strike. This usually occurred when a Rochester man was at bat. Then the umpire would shake his head vigorously and the decision would be reversed. On the786 bytes (130 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- ...or from the base, yet being of the right height, completely deceiving the umpire...</p>529 bytes (85 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=substitutes and two umpire system in the Players League ...e with the public demand on at least one important particular. The double umpire system is the inevitable system of the future, and in first adopting it, th788 bytes (124 words) - 20:41, 29 February 2020
- ...ered it as to have intentionally caused the same to strike the batter, the umpire shall fine the pitcher therefor in a sum not less than $10 nor more than $2523 bytes (83 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=running into the umpire |Text=<p>Anson was fined $20 for “bulldozing” the umpire in the last inning of the Boston-Chicago game at Boston, Mass., on May 29.475 bytes (76 words) - 19:20, 29 February 2020
- ...ut on three strikes once, was cautious about what balls he struck at. The umpire called one ball, two balls, and finally “three balls,” so that Mills wa1 KB (171 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Chadwick refuses to umpire; reporter of the the Herald ...n the position except in practice games, he being too nervous a man for an umpire. Finally they induced Mr. Carpenter of The Herald to act, and at 3:50 P.M.793 bytes (129 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=Players' League adopts the two umpire system ...Ward, say that their observations have led them to believe that the double-umpire system is the only one fit for use in important games, and every game in th906 bytes (144 words) - 20:42, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire lenient by request ...complimented for the impartial manner in which he discharged his duties of umpire. Though very lenient with the pitcher of the Atlantics–at the request of506 bytes (77 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 5 ...e runner was legally put out. The rule should make every ball hitting the umpire and bounding back, or being stopped, dead.</p>835 bytes (142 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls and strikes; pitcher throws at him ...of all within hearing, and should be placed on record. Charlie Hunt don't umpire another game! Brooklyn Eagle August 4, 1870 [note: time of game two hours1 KB (193 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Bill Park an umpire ...airly earned a reputation as a good, careful, safe, reliable and courteous umpire. The Sporting Life December 24, 1884</p>1 KB (185 words) - 19:57, 29 February 2020
- <p>An Umpire should receive $10 for each game, and $5 for every hundred miles he may tra <p>No professional player should serve as Umpire.</p>535 bytes (86 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire brought in from out of town ...for ladies. Mr. R. D. Sloat, of the Eagle Club, of New York, will act as umpire.</p>484 bytes (77 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- ...ent out a ball that York took on the bound. As he was running to base the umpire called him back and decided him , which it certainly was.</p>533 bytes (86 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a pitch and a hit while the umpire is not paying attention ...remainder of the game would be played under protest on the ground that the umpire had not called “Time.” As the Providence Club won, the protest was let931 bytes (156 words) - 19:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=appealing balls and strikes to the umpire ...es and very seldom on calling balls and strikes. The evil of bullying the umpire, which some pitchers and catchers have indulged in too much of late, is rap531 bytes (87 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=telegraphing for an umpire .... Theodore Bomeisler has been telegraphed for, and has consented to act as umpire in the great game at Boston, on Friday, between the Chicago and Boston club502 bytes (79 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- ...eal of dissatisfaction; but as Reach refrained from asking “judgment,” the umpire should not be blamed.</p>470 bytes (69 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher <p>The cricket style of umpiring is being tried, the umpire standing in the field just beside the pitcher. Kelly, Gerhardt and Harry W860 bytes (130 words) - 19:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a questionable call provokes speculation of betting by the umpire ...me of the Atlantics. The Brooklyn Eagle we notice, openly states that the umpire had bets pending on the result, and, if this is the case, the Atlantics oug2 KB (276 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- ...tion. Twice this week have the Mutuals benefitted from the failure of the umpire to attend to this part of his duties.</p>1 KB (203 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire perusing the rules ...d let us all read it!” “Take it home and read it!” etc., were heard. The umpire finally decided O'Rourke should go back to second, as he could find so rule1 KB (186 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=negotiating the umpire ...by the Unions that the Mutuals could bring any first-class ball player for umpire, and they would accept him. Charley Walker, of the Active Club, was first1 KB (182 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire reluctant to call balls ...about a hundred unfairly-pitched balls during the game, only twice did the umpire give the striker his base on “three balls”. Why do not umpires ignore532 bytes (82 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=appealing to the umpire for a balk call ...t, taking ground on a presumed balk of the pitcher, and appealing; but the umpire decided “No balk.</p>492 bytes (76 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an early complaint about the umpire's calling of balls and strikes |Text=<p>[The umpire’s] judgment in calling strikes and balls may be poor, and those who sat b494 bytes (80 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=the umpire admits ignorance of the rules |Text=<p>Mr. Martin, the umpire in the Baltimore-Athletic game of the 30 th ult., states that he was ignora622 bytes (100 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire stealing signs |Text=<p>[from an interview of umpire George Barnum] “Have you any system that you follow while umpiring that h520 bytes (88 words) - 20:42, 29 February 2020
- ...NL rules] The trick of running home without touching third base, when the umpire's attention is engaged at some other pint, has been checkmated by requiring531 bytes (88 words) - 19:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire uses an umbrella ...for some time, and in the eighth inning, rain began falling again, and the umpire should have obeyed the rule provided expressly for such an emergency, and c593 bytes (93 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=McLean walks from Boston to Providence to umpire the game |Text=<p>Umpire McLean officiated at the partially-played game between the Boston and Provi497 bytes (74 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Athletics arguing about choice of umpire ...umpire, and this the Chicago captain objected to. Wood named Grum, a good umpire, but rather lenient; but the Athletics would have none but a Philadelphian,992 bytes (163 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- ...ary, is yet calculated to make some troubles, and excite dispute; what one umpire may deem to be “good balls,” another may only consider “f566 bytes (86 words) - 10:01, 23 June 2019
- ...k the captain of the field nine if he objects to him, and, if he does, the umpire must rule him out, as the captain of the field nine can now select the subs499 bytes (86 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- ...a captain took the nine off the field, refusing to play any longer with an umpire who was either prejudiced or sadly deficient in the rules of the game.</p>946 bytes (165 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the crowd at Chicago; an outside umpire ...00 persons. The game was called at 3 P.M., with Mr. Theodore Bomeisler as umpire.</p>498 bytes (74 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire salaries ...man is laying off he will only be paid at the rate of $1,000. Whenever an umpire is injured or deserves a short vacation, the fifth man slips into harness a1 KB (202 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=proto-umpire's indicator |Text=<p>In counting balls unfairly delivered, the umpire should be furnished by the club with a counting tally, consisting of pieces693 bytes (103 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire takes Deacon White's word for it ...gether and get White to run that department. In this way the salary of an umpire can be saved and the same end subserved. Such a break as that of McLean’2 KB (275 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=the umpire giving judgment in favor of the ball |Text=<p>[Empire vs. Gotham 10/19/1858] We have never seen an umpire act with such promptness as Mr. Leavy. He gave judgment in favor of the ba517 bytes (84 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calls a double play due to runner interference ...ision with Dunlap and prevented the latter from making a double-play. The umpire, however, decided both of the Nationals out, the same as though Dunlap had525 bytes (81 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Gaffney on umpire behind the pitcher; between the batter and the catcher ...de up on this point he resolved to carry it into effect, as an Association umpire, at any time when there were men on bases. Otherwise he still stands betwe2 KB (338 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire reluctant to enforce balls and strikes |Text=<p>[Keystone vs. Eckford 8/21/1868] Mr. Smith, as umpire, was as impartial in his judgments as a man could be, but he seemed top hav506 bytes (80 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=The position of the field umpire; two umpire system647 bytes (105 words) - 20:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a jibe at the umpire ...,” did think about bringing the figure over to the Union grounds to act as umpire in the Haymakers-Eckford game yesterday, but a young man named Monell was f521 bytes (84 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not wearing a mask 3 ...p>[Columbus vs. Athletic 9/7/1883] ...in the fourth inning Mr. Walsh, the umpire, received a fearful blow from a red-hot foul ball full in the mouth, which502 bytes (79 words) - 19:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=intimidating the umpire; time of game ...were merely gratifying their morbid curiosity, and after scrutinizing the umpire closely from head to foot as they would a dime museum wonder departed in pe1 KB (211 words) - 19:54, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire removes Hulbert from the field ...e the field, when the catcher of the Bostons observed him, and said to the umpire: “Make that man move.” McLean went and promptly bounced Hulbert, to th579 bytes (92 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- ...striker, and then because he would not call strikes, he was a ----- of an umpire.</p>570 bytes (92 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher 3 ...n a very pretty point. A ball passed McVey [catcher] and struck Swandell [umpire] on the leg; this made the ball a dead one, and it had to be returned to th493 bytes (81 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher 4 ...in short field, and it seems that behind the bat is the best place for an umpire. Powers also tried it in Detroit a week before last. There it was damned883 bytes (152 words) - 20:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not wearing a mask |Text=<p>[Chicago vs. Providence 8/14/1878] ...the fearful hit McLean [umpire] got in the mouth. He was knocked out of time, and had to be lifted from t509 bytes (83 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an illegal delivery called by the umpire ...high and illegal delivery, and when he was obliged to lower his arm by the umpire, he failed to delivery with any special effect, and the result was his puni551 bytes (87 words) - 19:41, 29 February 2020
- ...would not give it out. We leave it to you–was the man out or not? ... The umpire was wrong; the player was not out.</p>607 bytes (107 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire ruling on throwing versus pitching |Text=<p>McSweeny went in to pitch in the first inning, but the umpire ruled his delivery as a throw, and Martin was at once put in his place. Mr621 bytes (105 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- ...all on the base before the base-runner reaches it. That might relieve the umpire somewhat, but it would kill the science of base-running and base-playing.886 bytes (148 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=George Wright fails to call balls as umpire |Text=<p>[Mutual vs. Oriental 6/10/1868] The umpire [George Wright] failed to observe the rule governing the pitchers properly,547 bytes (80 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind second base |Text=<p>Umpire John Kelly has improved upon Gaffney's method of umpiring from behind the p575 bytes (90 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=early call of 'time' by the umpire, and ground rules ...y supposed that Oliver was, in consequence, also out; but, it appears, the umpire had called “time”immediately after the catching of the ball by Tracy, i1 KB (175 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire uniforms 3 ...ast not enough attention was paid to this matter in minor leagues and many umpire looked like tramps so far as attire was concerned. A neat uniform adds dis633 bytes (103 words) - 20:42, 29 February 2020
- ...time after time ignominiously run out by a trick which merely baffles the umpire is like being allured to a shameful death by falling into a bear-trap.</p>2 KB (346 words) - 19:53, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Horace Phillips an AA umpire? ...owing day as being an applicant. Carey is reported in subsequent games as umpire.]</p>484 bytes (70 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire never went inside the diamond ...5/19/1886] ...from the beginning to the end of the game Mr. Clinton [the umpire] never stepped inside the diamond, in fact never got nearer than ten or fif619 bytes (101 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire's call on a fly out; proto-infield fly rule ...rely passed it to Fletcher [the first baseman]. An appeal being made, the umpire called “time,” and stated to the Louisville players that he could not p1 KB (246 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- |Title=McBride's pitching: deceives both the batter and the umpire ...Bride] is mainly celebrated for his skill in deceiving the batsman and the umpire at the same time. When Pearce caught for him, the finest play was shown tha677 bytes (115 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire asking help from the players ...6/10/1858]]) Mr. Davis, President of the Knickerbocker, made an excellent umpire; but, if again called to act, we would wish him to reflect whether it is pr579 bytes (85 words) - 10:42, 23 June 2019
- |Title=grumblings about the umpire from idle club members ...at there are so many pairs of eyes watching the proceedings must induce an umpire to act impartially in his decisions; and we do think that common decency, a1 KB (176 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire not calling balls ...p to this point [five innings played] the game had occupied two hours, the umpire allowing the two pitchers to send in ball after ball, which ought to have b973 bytes (168 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- |Title=stipulating to a foreign umpire ...eafter, whenever his men played in Indianapolis, the services of a foreign umpire would be brought into requisition, to all of which the Indianapolis managem593 bytes (88 words) - 19:04, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire keeping the game moving ...3/67] The game thus far [five innings] had occupied but fifty minutes, the umpire [C. Mills, of the Atlantic] keeping both parties to a strict observance of598 bytes (95 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- |Title=criticizing an umpire's technique586 bytes (95 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=bases moved inside the foul line; added powers of the umpire ...s to blame if they do not remain so. Their further powers are these: The umpire is sole judge whether a player is too sick or too badly injured to continue2 KB (292 words) - 20:10, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the argument for abolishing fair fouls; the positioning of the umpire ...ng all balls foul which cross those lines before reaching those bases. An umpire then could stand back in his proper position, and judge better of fair and976 bytes (164 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- ...w” ball for the striker, if the pitcher fails to send in such low ball the umpire must call balls in the order of the delivery of every ball not pitched as c547 bytes (97 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire didn't call balls and strikes ...p>[Maryland vs. Atlantics 7/30/1869] Mr. Bass [of the Powhattan Club], the umpire in this match, is a good ball-layer, but his forte is not umpiring. He doe565 bytes (91 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- |Title=appeals to the umpire ...rable player as he is, never asked for “judgment,” and afterwards told the Umpire that he had made a mistake, if such it could be called. Philadelphia Sunda1 KB (199 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=giving the umpire the official score card ...ial score—The score-card agreed upon by the two captains and handed to the umpire before the game begins I s to be regarded as the “score” referred to in587 bytes (97 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher 3 ...ds of the proposed change hold, however, that, by running up quickly, the umpire could reach a point where he could make the decision just as easily as he n2 KB (306 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the AA umpire committee ...of high salaries and also make the situations a permanency. Hereafter no umpire will be removed at the request of three clubs until he has been given the b1 KB (171 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- ...n error. The rule says plainly enough “or for any cause”. When we see an umpire do his duty fully in this respect, we shall go in for giving him a prize-me1 KB (182 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- ...re3d to accept any ball they wished, and would not continue the game. The umpire called “play,” and the Kekiongas failed to respond. He therefore decid ...ered a new one, and as the Kekiongas refused to abide by the decision, the umpire gave the game to the Haymakers, by a score of 9 to 0. The Kekiongas claim1 KB (229 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the placement of the umpire |Text=<p>Umpire Seward apparently has had but little experience in his official position.590 bytes (101 words) - 19:52, 29 February 2020
- |Title=appealing to the umpire |Text=<p>[discussing the proposed rules] 5. The umpire shall render no decision in the game except when appealed to by a player, u592 bytes (94 words) - 19:02, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an appeal to the umpire; confusion over a fair/foul call ...ng toward second, fellin with the panic and returned to first. Before the umpire could explain that he had called “fair ball,” the ball was fielded in a1 KB (172 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=placement of the umpire ...pires follow the rules in this respect.” It is entirely optional with the umpire. The rules say not a word on the subject of his umpiring from behind the p679 bytes (113 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>Charley Daniels, the well-known umpire, is endeavoring to introduce into general use an excellent safeguard for ca <p>Charlie Daniels, the umpire, has patented a “chest protector” for catchers. The Sporting Life Dece600 bytes (83 words) - 19:50, 29 February 2020
- ...uld be more accurate.--Sporting Life. This might be all very well for the umpire, but what show would it give the batsman? The latter is badly cramped now997 bytes (162 words) - 19:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire must call a ball or a strike ...hampionship of the county. … The first man was called to the bat, and the umpire duly called two balls and two strikes. The next ball must have made either604 bytes (101 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calls 'not out' ...he deaf one took first money and Anson turned three shades of red when the umpire said “Not out.</p>613 bytes (102 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=quick pitch while the umpire's back is turned |Text=<p>[Athletic vs. Metropolitan 8/11/87] Sullivan [umpire] was away off in his decisions on balls and strikes, but he bestowed his un1,003 bytes (164 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a member of a contesting club declines to serve as umpire ...not be made to “see it,” just as it was hoped he would. A good, impartial umpire, one posted in the rules and points of the game, like Bomeisler, Graffen or1 KB (172 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not enforcing the new rule |Text=<p>[Empire vs. Atlantic 7/9/1864] The decisions of the umpire were characteristically fair and impartial, but he erred in ignoring the si669 bytes (107 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- ...learned that the ball had touched a bystander after passing the catcher. Umpire ruled one run out, after telling the scorer to put it down, and made the m ...l did touch a bystander, and the overthrow had nothing to do with it. The umpire was wrong.</p>1 KB (189 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- ...mpting to “bunt” the ball, or to make a sacrifice hit, makes a “foul,” the umpire must first call “foul ball,” and then inflict the penalty under section518 bytes (84 words) - 20:12, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a critique of the umpire behind the pitcher; umpire looking over the catcher's shoulder ...st as soon as second is reached by the runner. The proper position of the umpire is behind the plate, as he cant hen know just what is is doing on balls and2 KB (307 words) - 20:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=explaining the rule to the umpire; a 'dead foul' ...tcher. The ball was a “dead foul;” and when the rule was explained to the umpire, he properly sent Addy back to third. It must be remembered that any obstr601 bytes (99 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Tom Pratt an NL umpire ...ons, will be pleased to learn that he has been appointed a National League umpire. He received official notice of his appointment Friday. Pratt is an old p619 bytes (100 words) - 20:05, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire wearing cricket pads; shin guards ...r in the League has been settled. Charley Ferguson secures the honor. Ex-Umpire John Wilson tells me that, while umpiring last spring, he was hit on the le613 bytes (100 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a mute umpire; hand signals |Text=<p>It seems impossible that a mute should be able to umpire, but Ed Dundon, the well-known mute pitcher, did so satisfactorily in a gam589 bytes (102 words) - 20:10, 29 February 2020
- ...trikes will not disappear; but they will be diminished, since the calling umpire will not have his attention diverted from that branch of his work by base p1 KB (183 words) - 20:21, 29 February 2020
- ...d, a few hisses greeting them as they moved towards their conveyance. The Umpire decided the game in favor of the Baltimore Club as the score stood in the s ...ption of Craver, told the umpire that he was wrong in so deciding, and the umpire finally allowed both men to go back to their bases, but as Craver refused t2 KB (429 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- ...late, when it suddenly drops, and of course fools both the batsman and the umpire. With Morris, however,” continued Kelly, “this is different. Morris,1 KB (179 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher 2 ...test acquisition to the Southern League staff, gets behind the pitchers to umpire. His novelty does not take well, as foul tips, when exceedingly fine, are631 bytes (102 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- ...around the plate and, by shouting and motions, distracted the throw. The umpire paid no attention to the infraction of the rule.</p>611 bytes (97 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a member of the contending clubs as umpire ...the other hand, should the umpire be unscrupulous, he will not hesitate to umpire the game into the hands of his own club. Therefore we hope to see no more1 KB (180 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the pitcher 5 ...om spectators, and indeed, you see there is none, for the very fact of the umpire's being immediately at the point where the play is made is convincing that2 KB (401 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- ..., the striker is given an extra strike; on the third good ball not hit the umpire will caution the batsman that he has but one more chance, and on the fourth689 bytes (117 words) - 19:02, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling 'fair ball' before calling strikes ...owd was amused with the calling [by Dr. Draper of the Cincinnati Club, the umpire] of “fair ball” as a warning before calling strikes. Now this is what645 bytes (101 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>The umpire should also be uniformed and never permitted to go upon the field in the pr ...s was done in several instances last year. If we are to be “gentlemen” to umpire games this year let the people not be made to think they are a class who ar1 KB (184 words) - 19:46, 29 February 2020
- ...eclares that prior to the game the captains of both nines requested him to umpire under the old rules, and that, if this is so, the game is null and void. W622 bytes (106 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- ...almost every instance want to see the best club win. They don’t want the umpire to give the game to any body. They don’t care how the pitcher delivers t2 KB (387 words) - 19:51, 29 February 2020
- |Title=banning the umpire from the infield ...PBBP convention] Sec.11–Rule7.–This is an important amendment, keeping the umpire off the infield by adding to the rule, “and he shall not enter the infiel990 bytes (160 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- ...both at the bat and in the field by each team. If no notice is given the umpire of intention to make a change at the end of an even inning, before the succ1 KB (180 words) - 20:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire explaining balls and strikes ...This calling of strikes and balls is no easy task; but the more prompt the umpire is to observe the rule strictly, the more satisfactory the result will be i1 KB (198 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- Potomac of Washington in 1860. Served as umpire in at least one game.70 bytes (12 words) - 10:30, 17 July 2022
- |Title=a description of intimidating the umpire, offensive coaching ...action can cure the evil. The notion with the players seems to be than an umpire can be worried out of one or two favorable decisions in doubtful matters by2 KB (331 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Title=paying the umpire of an exhibition game |Text=<p>[Toronto vs. Pittsburgh 4/18/1889] The decisions of Umpire Aborgast gave much offense to the visitors, so much so that they refused to694 bytes (109 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- ...d the striker step outside of this position while striking at the ball the umpire must call “foul strike” and three such strikes puts the batsman out; an653 bytes (113 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire wages too low; a call for a salaried umpire corps; crowd control ...e next step to be taken to to make a complete change in the present league umpire system. It would be a good plan for the league to engage a number of umpir2 KB (414 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- ...kept silent, the umpire would no doubt have adhered to his decision, as an umpire has no right to decide a point except according to the impression the play1 KB (252 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- ...ook the chances and should be rewarded accordingly. As it turned out, the umpire called four balls, but Quinn gets a stolen base all the same.</p>696 bytes (115 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Hulbert instructs the umpire to go easy on pitch delivery ...unt of the pitching.” Thus advised, it was hardly to be expected that the Umpire would bother his head much about Lynch's delivery.</p>1 KB (182 words) - 19:17, 29 February 2020
- |Title=hissing the umpire ...on of a prize fight, and the utter impossibility of getting a gentleman to umpire a game.</p>1 KB (183 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- |Title=dissatisfaction with the selection of the umpire, and with his ball calling ...d to accept of any, but insisted, and, in fact, forced upon the Niagara an umpire they did not wish. Mr. Stearns gave cause for dissatisfaction in not calli1 KB (253 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- ...e club in liquidating the fines of one player, who frequently informed the umpire, in substance, that he could go to h—l or any other seaport town, as his1 KB (184 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- ...o tell Umpire Sullivan what sort of a ball he wanted, high or low, and the umpire rightly called two strikes on George before he knew it. McKinnon and Glass611 bytes (105 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire to call foul balls immediately; balls on the line are fair |Text=<p>In calling foul balls, the umpire must call “foul” the moment he sees the ball is falling back of the lin523 bytes (90 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire should strictly enforce all the rules ...ifferences in opinion that a positive law on the subject is laid down. An umpire, therefore, should allow himself no latitude whatever in this respect; he h1 KB (215 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- ...n advantage to those people who, in case of unusual noise, cannot hear the umpire's decision. It is expected that the invention will be perfected so that th1,022 bytes (182 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- ...ot play unless a new ball was forthcoming. This settled it in the mind of Umpire Peoples, and he then thought the same way. The ball just batted foul was t1 KB (279 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a fair foul into the crowd; arguing with the umpire ...ff getting home, and Wilkins running to third. He was declared out by the Umpire, the pitcher fielding the ball to third, but as the pitcher was not in his2 KB (294 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- ...requiring the decision of the umpire are constantly arising, and these the umpire (who has had to have his eye on the pitcher, batsman, ball, and the three b2 KB (295 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- |Name=First Known Lady Umpire ...and new feature in the game of base-Ball [sic] was the selection of a lady umpire and lady scorers."</span></p>1 KB (188 words) - 11:38, 16 November 2020
- |Title=advocating the two umpire system ...ianapolis correspondent] President Brush is a warm advocate of the double umpire system and will try to persuade the League to adopt such a measure. As a m739 bytes (124 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- ...f his hands towards Gaffney and waving him off. This was too much for the umpire. “Ten dollars for that,” he called out.</p>728 bytes (120 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- ...third-baseman) to play inside the foul lines, which he did. Now, has the umpire any right to change the position of a baseman against his will, as in the a738 bytes (123 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
- <p>Chadwick on the two umpire system</p> ...icy not to select the very best class of men for the honorable position of umpire of a game that can be had, this class can only be secured at salaries comme2 KB (300 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=chartering a special train to bring in an umpire ...all this fuss and expense, the home club lost the game after all, and the umpire wasn't to blame either.</p>2 KB (431 words) - 19:48, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a foul bound catch off the chest; umpire asking for assistance ...e rules), he was met with anything but the polite treatment to which every umpire is entitled.</p>683 bytes (114 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- ...eceiving the ball when Jones ran against him trying to reach the base. No umpire in the world could have decided otherwise, as no fielder has a right to the707 bytes (116 words) - 19:10, 29 February 2020
- ...ut in all cases when any rule of the game is plainly misinterpreted by the umpire, as in this instance, it is the duty of the captain to consult the rules, a2 KB (393 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=National League umpire retention: |Text=<p>[quoting Nick Young] To remove an umpire at the demand of any single club would be not only grossly unfair to the of773 bytes (126 words) - 20:29, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>[Atlantic vs. Eckford 8/24/1867] [The umpire ruled] a ball hit by the strikers when making a step forward as a foul ball ...rule 21 has no worded penalty attached to it, it neither follows that the umpire can amend the rule by introducing one or that he has the right to ignore th1 KB (198 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- ...posed of grown-up gentlemen, if he could do so, and he assured us that the umpire had no such right.”)</p>1 KB (232 words) - 20:50, 1 February 2016
- |Title=the umpire reversed a call, resulting in an out ...hout “one strike,” and on the strength of the idea that he could bully the umpire into the belief that he could not recall his decision proceeded on the seco1 KB (199 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=criticizing the umpire ought not be permitted ...sionally made by a few blackguards, who, betting upon the game, insult the umpire by impugning his decisions when they are adverse to their interests. This783 bytes (124 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- ...ng Fox to throw the ball above the shoulder. Captain Stovey requested the umpire several times to enforce the rule, but he refused to do so. Why this refus677 bytes (102 words) - 19:52, 29 February 2020
- ...allowed by the Cleveland fielders to advance a base each without him (the umpire) telling anybody to take a base. As they had advanced without anybody tryi2 KB (303 words) - 19:41, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire running with the batter; calling steals of second; two umpires ...ssible for a runner to slide beyond a base and be touched out, and yet the umpire should be unable to see it by reason of the dust and thus render a mistaken1 KB (224 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls or strikes ...fact very clearly that Hall wanted his base on balls, but that was for the umpire to determine and no other. No matter how incompetent he may have been for1 KB (202 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- ..., and scored a run which won the game. It was a deliberate steal, but the umpire did not see it. It was no credit to Chicago to win the game in such a mann ...elly of the Chicagos. He does it by skipping across the diamond, with the umpire looking in another direction. It is a feat he feels proud of. Boston Hera2 KB (430 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling balls or strikes 3 |Text=<p>[Flyaway vs. Rose Hill 5/19/1874] [The umpire] called balls very irregularly, allowed ball after ball sent in over the ba611 bytes (95 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- ...e act of touching him, the ball was knocked out of Whiting’s hand, and the umpire erroneously declared him “not out”. When the ball is once held, the kn772 bytes (139 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- ...from the shoulder.” this high delivery is, of course, illegal, and every umpire who strictly interprets the rule will call all such balls foul balks. We p669 bytes (103 words) - 19:17, 29 February 2020
- |Title=tossing for the choice of the umpire; an early use of 'umpire' as a verb ...as occasioned, as usual, by the Athletics disputing about the choice of an umpire. Harry Wright, the Cincinnati captain, proposed Mr. Glover, of the Empire1 KB (209 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=working the umpire ...s. Indeed, it is not very uncommon for captains to try and intimidate the umpire by putting the crowd onto him in this way. Managers and club officers are2 KB (361 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- ...lly keep the arm below the shoulder, and made so it could be enforced. No umpire will do his sworn duty unless he enforces all the rules. He is under oath672 bytes (110 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire refuses to call intentional swinging strikes ...rk vs. Brooklyn picked junior nines 10/07/1864] Mr. Snow made a first rate Umpire, giving thoroughly impartial and correct decisions throughout. We were gla701 bytes (113 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- ...hat you could umpire in the world’s series for New York,” he said, and the umpire ordered him removed from the grounds. Kelly resisted the officer and two m1 KB (225 words) - 20:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=explaining the rules to the umpire ...ne such balls as those referred to in the section had been delivered. The umpire then reversed his decision, and Eggler came back to strike. The next ball775 bytes (132 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- ...ant reflection upon the veracity of the other. It is not necessary for the umpire to ask any questions; it is his judgment which is appealed to.</p>808 bytes (130 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire refuses to enforce the rule as written ...asemen, he has adhered to. Of course it is a rather serious fault when an umpire makes his own playing rules and sets at naught all the ideas and conclusion1 KB (210 words) - 19:54, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the difficulty arranging an umpire; Athletic management unpleasant to deal with ...phia, to Frederick Long, dated September 3, 1875] [Boyd arrived in time to umpire the game.]</p>2 KB (371 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the AA umpire committee abolished |Text=<p>The reason for doing away with the Umpire Committee of the American Association was that it placed the members of the2 KB (293 words) - 20:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=asking the umpire for judgment ...an attempt to bunt the ball. He put out his bat with that intention, but Umpire McQuaid did not see the motion and called “one ball.” At this Anson en711 bytes (117 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- ...a balk on Jimmy Galvin for that peculiar nod of his head has been found in Umpire Gunning. He called it on Jeems the other day after he caught Latham nappin662 bytes (115 words) - 20:43, 29 February 2020
- ...loser through the stubbornness of the referee. Col. Fitzgerald sums up an Umpire's duty, under three heads. First, keep your eye on the ball. The second,2 KB (281 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire now calling runners out without a call for judgment |Text=<p>[Louisville vs. Cincinnati 5/8/1883] ...Becannon [umpire] made one of those rank mistakes of umpiring that so often turns the tide a847 bytes (139 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- ...the two clubs. In this emergency, the Athletics were compelled to take an umpire from Baltimore, or else the game could not be played, and therefore Barrett797 bytes (123 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- ...rst-class umpires from the city who were present, they insisted on a local umpire. This has become so customary with the Union club, that suspicion is very815 bytes (129 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire close behind the catcher ...o face the risks of injury involved in standing close up behind the bat to umpire a game in which swift curve-pitching is the feature of the attacking force710 bytes (117 words) - 19:46, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a mob beats the umpire ...The grand and open stands were vacated, and the crowd closed in upon the umpire. The police protected him, and the game proceeded after an interruption of1 KB (208 words) - 19:53, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling too many balls, should let the players play ...n both sides, and the constant calling of balls and giving of bases by the umpire, who seemed disposed to play the game himself, instead of allowing the play786 bytes (125 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Name=Olympics Specify Umpire <p>The constitution specifies that the club recorder shall act as "umpire", to settle disputes.</p>824 bytes (123 words) - 12:53, 16 November 2020
- ...he inning finished, and the game to have been won by the Mutual Club. The umpire, after the game, stated that had the Unions showed a disposition to obey th ...er five innings have been played, forfeits the game. In your case, if the Umpire did not call game the club remaining on the field and ready to play won.</p2 KB (352 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- ...e Star by the umpire..." The Clippers walked off the field to protest some umpire rulings, and the ump awarded the Lone Star a 9-0 forfeit.</p>713 bytes (113 words) - 08:42, 2 August 2016
- ...n Rules to allow the home club in every instance to choose and furnish the umpire, and pay all the expenses of his employment. This will simplify the bother ...Cincinnati, and the present club does not propose to see one man called an umpire disgust the crowd of spectators this summer. Cincinnati Commercial March 12 KB (299 words) - 19:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a joke about a loud umpire ...at the Capitoline Grounds] Popping a foul over to left field, Wildey [the umpire] determined that no fault should be found with him for not calling out in d806 bytes (134 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- <p>Complaint about the umpire not giving decisions until asked</p> ...in almost any case like this the players are in the wrong.In this case the umpire was impartial, but it was certainly disagreeable not to have decisions made2 KB (397 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- |Title=John L. Sullivan as umpire ...led out for slaughter. Without joking, John would make a splended League umpire. There would be no kicking or squabblng, no bandying words or bulldozing w2 KB (290 words) - 19:49, 29 February 2020
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- |Text=<p>The umpire is now positively required to call every ball mentioned in section 4 of rul <p>The umpire must now call strikes on the batsman in every instance in which he refuses2 KB (285 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- ...did not penalize him, as the rules demand. When Bushong, who acted as the umpire, was asked his reasons for not enforcing the balk rules he said the regular ...hould be struck out entirely, for it is never observed. You cannot get an umpire to award a runner with a base when a balk is made no matter how definite th1 KB (226 words) - 20:37, 29 February 2020
- |Title=League umpire uniforms ...y its umpires with regulation uniforms this season similar to that worn by Umpire Doescher last year. No charge will be made for them, but umpires will be r811 bytes (133 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- ...s he has not touched the runner, is dishonest and [illegible]...asking the umpire for a decision is equivalent to informing him that he (the fielder) had tou1 KB (243 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- ...er the centre of the plate. He also decided that it was optional with the umpire to call a waist-ball high or low. In both cases he is mistaken. If the ba722 bytes (129 words) - 19:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=arguing with the umpire; profanity ...ch him. “The hell I didn’t,” shouted Meyerle. McBride then turned to the umpire and said, “That’s a damned one-sided decision.”</p>2 KB (318 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- ...ect and had allowed two good balls to pass him, when the third one led the umpire [Mr. Alliger of the Atlantic Club of Jamaica] to call a strike on him for n770 bytes (134 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire standing behind the catcher ...vs. Star 8/21/1866] A feature of the game was the excellent ruling of the umpire [John A. Lowell]. ... Especially was his ruling excellent when players were869 bytes (148 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=flipping a coin to choose the umpire ...of the coin showed up, and Mr. Urell, of Washington, immediately took the umpire’s position and play commenced.</p>825 bytes (125 words) - 18:51, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Devlin permitted to umpire N.A. Games ...e coming season. New York Tribune February 22, 1879 [Devlin would in fact umpire NA games, e.g. National vs. Worcester 8/15/79, per NYC 8/23/79.]</p>783 bytes (117 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- ...to decide on all matters concerning the three bases; and to this end, this umpire should station himself near first base, so that he could plainly see whethe2 KB (436 words) - 19:55, 29 February 2020
- ...3rd base... and Reach batting a foul ground, and Manolt, not hearing the Umpire's decision, but the ball being procured, was fielded to Smith [i.e. by O'Br772 bytes (125 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire not posted on the rules |Text=<p>[Resolute of Elizabeth vs. Champion of Jersey City 7/21/1871] [The umpire] allowed ball after ball which was pitched over the striker’s head, and w802 bytes (133 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- ...was winning 39-9 when the Independent walked off the field, protesting an umpire's call.</p>746 bytes (108 words) - 05:47, 21 May 2018
- ...e most respectfully, but earnestly, request you to instruct all umpires to umpire behind the bat and to run down as far as they can when bases are being stol ...than put their hands into their pockets and provide the panacea—the double umpire system. The Sporting Life June 5, 1889</p>3 KB (573 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- ...ird, to run home. The big first baseman reached the plate safely, but the umpire decided he would have to go back to third, apparently much to the disgust o897 bytes (149 words) - 20:12, 29 February 2020
- ...in which the Phillies scored six runs, while Anson was kicking against the umpire's decision that Delehanty [sic] was safe at the plate Irwin, who was at bat814 bytes (138 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- ...se of an impending shower, which does not look likely to last all day, the umpire has the power to call time, and suspect play, and if after waiting he finds727 bytes (134 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire hit by pitch ...e, and caused him considerable suffering, he again resumed his position as umpire, and, as if to make him doubly unfortunate, he received another severe blow1 KB (229 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- ...f the contesting teams shall each designate a member of his team to act as umpire of the game then to be played, said players so acting shall alternate in ca763 bytes (125 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- ...iking at balls which are simply fair in the opinion of the umpire, and one umpire may differ materially from another in his idea of what constitutes a fair b1 KB (234 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the pitcher badgering the umpire ...for a pitcher to be on the watch for his special interests if he finds an umpire listless, indifferent or not properly attentive to his duties; but the habi783 bytes (137 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- ...l could not possibly know whether Kelly touched the third bag or not. The umpire was doing his duty, and, since he did not with his own eyes see Kelly skip ...Kelly forgot to touch third base on his way home from second, and that the umpire, whose attention was centred on a put-out at first base, failed to notice t1 KB (239 words) - 19:36, 29 February 2020
- ...en the League club is at bat McQuade will go to second base and the League umpire will call balls and strikes.</p>848 bytes (146 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- ...faction, and at the same time no blame could possibly attach itself to the umpire.</p>2 KB (345 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- ...countered on the ball field. Sandy McDermott of the Western League is the umpire who will introduce the innovation. Sandy has an excusable regard for Sandy877 bytes (134 words) - 20:35, 29 February 2020
- ...s 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 as819 bytes (131 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- ...from Secretary Williams, and none will be official unless it comes to the umpire's hands duly boxed and sealed by the Secretary.</p>1 KB (252 words) - 19:46, 29 February 2020
- ...ent, instantly touched him with the ball, and demanded judgment, which the umpire, of course, gave–deciding McMahon “out,” as he undoubtedly was.</p>930 bytes (150 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire giving too many warnings, should call balls ...s once been given the pitcher. When the pitcher sends in a high ball, the umpire, instead of calling out to him to “get them down” or to “pitch lower,1 KB (226 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>[from a letter to the editor] Can an umpire make a player running for a home run touch his bases? And if he goes over ...ary that every base should be touched, but especially the first base. The umpire was correct in deciding you out.</p>821 bytes (152 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- ...ch the rules positively oblige the umpire to call “balls”, and yet all the umpire did was to repeat the warning–four times in succession–“Look out for878 bytes (145 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=editorial in favor of the two umpire system ...advance upward and onward by the adoption of the popular and proper double-umpire system. If the League fails to profit by the present opportunity the Assoc3 KB (415 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a triple play on an intentionally dropped third strike; umpire calls a strike out without an appeal ...and Carpenter threw to second, forcing out Householder at second. Pearce [umpire] had cried “Striker out,” before he saw that Snyder had dropped the bal873 bytes (136 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- ...in position, waited the expiration of the legal time, and then Pearce, the umpire mutually agreed upon, awarded the game to the Hartfords by 9 to 0.</p>866 bytes (143 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Headline=Please Do Not Kill the Umpire |Text=<p>After the <em>Jersey City Courier </em>had excoriated the umpire, Mr. Morrow of the Knickerbocker, for his efforts in a game between the Emp1 KB (228 words) - 19:04, 14 October 2015
- |Title=making suggestions to the umpire; talking back to the roughs ...be quietly received, without a word of dissent or explanation. It is the umpire’s duty alone to decide by what he sees and not what he is told. New York2 KB (375 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire out signal ...base. In not a single instance did any of the players attempt to question Umpire Sullivan's decision. New York World August 22, 1890</p>1 KB (233 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire called but one ball |Text=<p>[Camden vs. Hamilton 7/20/1866] The decisions of the Umpire [Wes Fisler] were fair and impartial, although he was not strict enough, b970 bytes (162 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- ...bases, “designedly” kick the ball, he must be given out. It lies with the umpire to judge of the intention of playing foully or not.</p>878 bytes (150 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- <p>umpire watching closely for fair-fouls</p> <p>[Athletic vs. Mutual 915/1874] McLean [umpire] watched the fair-fouls so ably in this game that none of these hits were m762 bytes (118 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- ...continue the game and left the ground. At the request of the Experts the umpire did not decide the game against the Forest City, as the game was arranged t ...l, and was touched by Lovett. A dispute then arose as to the right of the umpire to decide the man out, as the fence back of the catcher was not the legal d2 KB (298 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- ...w rules] The governing thought of that meeting was a desire to releive the umpire, and while the committee wdoes not, by any means, imagine it has made the p ...s are placed upon players and captains; responsibility is removed from the umpire and placed upon other shoulders; abuses are corrected and others guarded ag1 KB (174 words) - 20:11, 29 February 2020
- ...e Star by the umpire..." The Clippers walked off the field to protest some umpire rulings, and the ump awarded the Lone Star a 9-0 forfeit.</p>826 bytes (135 words) - 09:40, 19 December 2015
- ...ed strikes on the second ball frequently, which the rules do not allow the umpire to do, as we shown. While thus strict with the batsmen, he was far too len1 KB (249 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- ...gone, and the curved, underhand throwing has made Dr. Draper useless as an umpire. George Wright had to instruct him as to his position several times during1 KB (221 words) - 19:05, 29 February 2020
- ...them, and on which strikes ought to have been called. Charley Sweezy [the umpire] apologized afterwards; offered inexperience and the awkwardness of his pos1 KB (174 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- ...fair. We were then informed, and have reason to believe it true, that the umpire had been bribed, and was a member of the Albion.</p>2 KB (417 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the AA and NL umpire problem ...to you, and you never will until you sink unprofitable selfishness in this umpire matter, and go in for the general welfare of the game. The Sporting Life J4 KB (650 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- ...from an interview of Jimmy Wood] R.–Do you approve of the rule, paying the umpire?</p> <p>Mr. W.–Unqualifiedly. It is putting the umpire on his mettle. He feels that the eyes of the country are upon him, and he1 KB (243 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- ...a baulk or a ball by the umpire. 3. If a ball or a baulk be called by the umpire, and the striker, having twice struck, strikes for the third time, and the1 KB (240 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- ...topped by an outsider, it ought certainly to go the pitcher first, and the Umpire is the sole judge of the case, and should decide accordingly, as we think h1 KB (268 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a large strike zone gives the umpire too much power ...ustly as in this game. With such a construction as he placed upon it, the umpire can throw any game. We do not charge that this was done in this case, but858 bytes (140 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- ...ew to first. Meanwhile the base runner from first went on to second. The umpire declared Ward out for not running, and the base-runner safe at second, on t ...others may make a botch of it. Those who question the correctness of the umpire's ruling in the premises should recall how many times the batter is told by2 KB (323 words) - 19:49, 29 February 2020
- .... The Mutuals objected to Davis’ delivery, declaring it a “jerk,” and the umpire sustaining them in the appeal Davis retired and Rus resumed his position. ...lantic 8/27/1868] Davis, who was ruled out of the Mutual match because the umpire said he delivered the ball with a “jerk,” was not objected to by the At786 bytes (122 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire calling too many balls and strikes ...>[Boston vs. Olympic of Washington 5/5/1871] The score was spoiled by the umpire, whose ruling were of such a character as to put all batting qualities out1 KB (224 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- ...ed the runner. This is decidedly wrong, and should not be tolerated. The umpire should give his decisions entirely upon his own judgment, and not consult e1,021 bytes (177 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- ...yed the game would have lasted nearly five hours! And chiefly because the umpire does not enforce the rules., quoting the Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch</p>933 bytes (156 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- ...but two classes of balls, viz., actually fair balls, and the reverse. The umpire will find it very easy, when he takes his stand in a game, to settle in his ...sent in as above described. This simplifies matters considerably, and the umpire can therefore have no difficulty in defining an unfair ball. Having done t5 KB (851 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- ...ball or more, and the batsman has made or had one strike called, does the umpire then commence calling balls at ‘one ball,’ or go on from the number of948 bytes (158 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- ...t it after having two strikes called on him, then it was necessary for the umpire to call “good ball;” and give him out on the next—the fourth—fair b810 bytes (146 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
- |Title=Umpire McLean wears glasses |Text=<p>Some fun is being poked at Umpire McLean for using glasses. Now, why shouldn’t McLean use glasses? Will W941 bytes (153 words) - 19:54, 29 February 2020
- <p>Mr. Umpire says, “pass the ball.”</p> ...dquo; “Why didn’t you knock?” “Why don’t the umpire call strikes?”</p>2 KB (341 words) - 11:20, 17 April 2023
- |Title=umpire's mask 4867 bytes (149 words) - 20:15, 29 February 2020
- ...line of home and first base and home and third base, or farther off if the umpire so decides, except the captain and one assistant, such only to be permitted935 bytes (166 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- <p>[Boston vs. Olympic of Washington 5/5/1871] The umpire finally selected was H. A. Dobson, of the Flower City club of Rochester, wh ...of Washington 5/5/1871] There was considerable difficulty in selecting an umpire, but a compromise was finally effected on a department clerk here, who, alt1 KB (234 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- ...the ball to first-baseman, and the umpire declared the runner out, he (the umpire) claiming it a fly, three strikes, and that the man had no right to run. W894 bytes (159 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- ...e to the umpire that the player did not come back and touch his base. The umpire was puzzled, and it was a hard thing to decide. He could give his decision1 KB (194 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>[Athletic vs. Boston 9/9/1871] The umpire was very strict on Bechtel, and seven of the Bostons, who played a waiting ...es the slanders of the Western journalists regarding the partiality of the umpire, as the Athletics only obtained one base on called ball, and that off the v977 bytes (146 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- ...Daniels, to change the batter's box to twelve inches from the home plate. Umpire Powers, that a fly ball be held two seconds, or momentarily, in order to be1 KB (229 words) - 20:25, 29 February 2020
- ...orily. It opened the door to aggravating complications growing out of the umpire's failure to promptly rule a ball to be foul, and it also hampered free bat935 bytes (161 words) - 19:40, 29 February 2020
- ...ext striker after Clarkson, whould have been allowed to take his position. Umpire Gaffney has reported his decision, with the attending circumstances, to Pre2 KB (361 words) - 20:00, 29 February 2020
- ...only very hazardous, but unnecessary–better wait upon the decision of the umpire.</p>982 bytes (170 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=firing an umpire ...he was rapidly acquiring the experience necessary to make him an excellent umpire., quoting Chicago American Sports</p>1,009 bytes (156 words) - 19:48, 29 February 2020
- ...he Cincinnati batsmen. This system of attempting to surprise, or bully an umpire into a decision, although frequently very successful, is directly contrary944 bytes (155 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=criticism of the umpire's calling of balls and strikes ...ing and hitting the Baltimores far outstripped their opponents, and had an umpire been chosen at all acquainted with the rules Harry Wright would have been c3 KB (488 words) - 18:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=minor league umpire salaries ...or if that be impossible, make up the difference somehow and have a decent umpire service—a most essential requisite to good ball playing and popular enjoy1 KB (168 words) - 20:35, 29 February 2020
- ...ayers who violate the new code of League rules applicable to umpires. The umpire of 1878 can protect himself, and if he finds a player disputing–except in1 KB (175 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- ...a section to the rules last season limiting the discretionary power of the umpire in this respect, it requires considerable experience to be able to judge we ...ch balls as are undoubtedly unfair and illegitimate balls, and such as the umpire would be justified in calling balls whenever delivered:</p>3 KB (569 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a called third strike to determine the game; bullying the umpire ...ake [the umpire] let him do it? If he could send McVey in, why didn’t the umpire give him a chance to do it?</p>2 KB (426 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- |Headline=President Lincoln to Umpire a Game? ...ac Club occupies the Reservation Grounds, near the White House, and, as an umpire is a prominent personage in a contest, the 'boys' should select 'Old Abe' a998 bytes (148 words) - 06:14, 4 June 2022
- |Title=scoring during an argument with the umpire ...dy. Glenn, during the hot discussion, rounded the bases and scored also. Umpire Pratt stuck to his decision and peremptorily ordered the visitors into the1,010 bytes (168 words) - 20:05, 29 February 2020
- |Title=when the umpire can follow the testimony of spectators |Text=<p>[from a column of advice to umpires] The umpire has no right to give a decision upon a point of play he has not seen; or to940 bytes (173 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- ...s umpire, asked for judgment on a play on the home base, forgetting he was umpire. New York Sunday Mercury June 8, 1862 [see also Enterprise vs. Gotham 8/202 KB (268 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- ...bat, and is designated for the purpose of these rules as No. 1. The other umpire, standing in the field,shall be designated as No. 2. The two umpires may a884 bytes (149 words) - 20:41, 29 February 2020
- ...out, the ball having been passed by the pitcher to the basemen. This the umpire refused to allow, and ordered the game to proceed. During the commotion Ho1,023 bytes (173 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
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- ...y will redeem the tedium of a game which drags along by the refusal of the umpire to strictly enforce the laws.</p>1,021 bytes (165 words) - 18:33, 29 February 2020
- ..., for it was apparent to all that they had a thoroughly fair and competent umpire for their game.</p>2 KB (299 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire assaults a reporter; reporter for the Herald; fireworks ...attack is that Dunnigan has been ruled off the grounds in the capacity of umpire, and steps are likely to be taken to have him expelled from the League.</p>2 KB (291 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- ...home, but Fisher stopped it, and threw it to Boyd to cut off Hall, and the umpire decided Hall out, but declared Wright had made his run, the decision accord1 KB (184 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- ...unners who had gotten in on the ball pitched outside of the pitcher's box. Umpire Kelly let the two runs count. The Sporting Life June 17, 1883</p> ...xcited, and an attempt was made by some to jump from the grand stand. The umpire firmly maintained his position, and gave the Baltimores five minutes to ret3 KB (459 words) - 19:48, 29 February 2020
- ...inly that he should be disqualified for all time to come from acting as an umpire of the American Association. St.</p>1 KB (175 words) - 19:55, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire resigns mid-game ...le it among themselves. Considerable time was wasted in selecting another umpire. After all qualified persons had refused the office, Jimmy Galvin came to1 KB (167 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- ...to show to the crowd that the umpire had erred in his decision. Now, the umpire is obliged by the rules to call all foul balls, all wides and all strikes,1,011 bytes (181 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- ...n the country; and, by the way, Quinn, a professional umpire, continues to umpire the Harvard games.</p>1 KB (205 words) - 19:52, 29 February 2020
- ...n the pitcher to pitch the ball fairly; if he does not do so, then let the umpire call balls on him until he does and when the striker reaches his first base2 KB (375 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
- ...urden of keeping the players in subjection from the already sadly hampered umpire to the clubs, where it properly belongs. If the umpires were empowered to ...ers suffer financially, we should get down to the properly solution of the umpire question by making each club responsible for the conduct of its players. �2 KB (316 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- ...attempted to run home, and amidst a scene of undescribable confusion, the Umpire [Nick Young] decided that Fisler was also out, “caught on the fly” by F ...hird, but we did question the correctness of the decision made by him [the umpire] that “Fisler was out ‘caught on fly’ by Force.” How a man can be3 KB (480 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- ...that after a strike, a wide or a foul, he could pitch two balls before the umpire could call “wide ball” again, making nine balls pitched, provided they ...uld he not strike. The spectators would know just what to expect from the umpire, and there would be no calling out to him to “wake up,” “call somethi2 KB (302 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an amateur umpire is given a beating ...The Athletics won. The defeated club took exception to the rulings of the umpire, Robert Doyle, and as he was about leaving the grounds one of the Excelsior1 KB (184 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- <p>[Active vs. Empire 7/13/1864] The excellent ruling of the umpire was a noticeable feature of the match. P. O’Brien, of the Atlantics, had ...glad to see this indorsement, as it will lessen the discretionary power of umpire, and thereby remove much of their responsibility; and we hope to see the ex3 KB (481 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- ...and the Eufaula Browns. McAlester was leading 8 to 7 when disputes of the umpire's calls, and approaching darkness, cause the game to be halted.</p>951 bytes (146 words) - 05:06, 23 October 2013
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- ...was winning 39-9 when the Independent walked off the field, protesting an umpire's call.</p>893 bytes (129 words) - 06:11, 25 December 2023
- ...egard to the batsman’s person. It is the imperative duty, however, of the umpire in all cases where the striker allows the ball to glance from his person wh2 KB (295 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire relying on the probity of the player ...think he was out; but as Reach appealed, and the Colonel [Fitzgerald, the umpire] well knew that “Al” is too square a man to appeal except he thinks he1 KB (186 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- <p>umpire abuse in Philadelphia; the umpire runs to third to better see the play</p> ...ing crowd, who had bet high on the Athletics. The result was that another umpire has vowed that he will never act in Philadelphia again. As Swandell, Burdo3 KB (528 words) - 18:51, 29 February 2020
- ...ave decided Snyder out. The Baltimore club does not dispute this, and the umpire has signed a paper stating his mistake, and the facts will be laid before t1 KB (195 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire said to be fired for ejecting a player ...otification from President Young, yesterday, that his services as a League umpire were no longer desired. The general belief is that his action in fining Fa2 KB (302 words) - 20:40, 29 February 2020
- ...s useless, inasmuch as it opens the door to endless disputes as to what an umpire thinks constitutes a throw; and if square pitching were enforced, the ball1 KB (169 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- ...anded that he be declared out, while in the meantime McGeary came in. The umpire rightly declared Gedney the only one out, but the Mutual could not understa1 KB (192 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- ...all to Pike at second, and amid great confusion, an appeal was made to the umpire and he decided that McMullin and Meyerle were out and Radcliff was entitled1 KB (188 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- ...e fourth fair ball not struck at. Mr. Foley “chinned” considerably at the umpire, but it is evident to all conversant with the rules that he was correct in1 KB (178 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- ...mer from injury. A strong force of officers was necessary to keep Murnan [umpire][the Athletics' substitute] from suffering personal violence at the hands o ...on why the crowd should have taken up the matter and wantonly insulted the umpire of the Boston's own selection. It was a scene which in the interests of th3 KB (490 words) - 18:56, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>Umpire Sullivan had a spectator removed from the St. Louis grounds Wednesday for u283 bytes (40 words) - 20:01, 29 February 2020
- ...Chicago is at bat makes a close decision, which is questioned by the other umpire, the latter throws up his hand and the referee affirms or reverses the deci ..., and as a result Kelly of the Association was chosen referee. McQuite to umpire while the Browns were at bat and Quest while the Chicagos were in. Kelly t5 KB (870 words) - 20:10, 29 February 2020
- <p>the umpire disallows an intentionally dropped third strike; quadruple play?</p> ...hether Flint caught the ball or not. The Bostons objected to changing the umpire, and finally the Indianapolis director ordered their men to resume play, pr2 KB (378 words) - 19:05, 29 February 2020
- |Title=professional umpire staff ...its city represented. There should be an additional proviso that no local Umpire should officiate for a local nine. This will avoid all tendencies to raise3 KB (527 words) - 19:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not wearing a mask 2 ...r the grand-stand fence and came to the unfortunate man's assistance. The umpire was soon seized with convulsions, and his unconscious struggles were piteou1 KB (167 words) - 19:50, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the runner not out if the umpire doesn't see the play ...them the Umpire, who declared it not out, and correctly, too, for were an umpire to change his decisions from the explanations of the players, there would b2 KB (429 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020
- ...hich is more necessary to the welfare of the game than that empowering the umpire to order from the field a player or captain of a team who offensively dispu ...n, of the Louisvilles, not been removed from the game for his insolence to Umpire Goldsmith, his club would undoubtedly have won the game, as his substitute'1 KB (179 words) - 20:40, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a row and a forfeit arising from the substitute two umpire system ...system heretofore, although until the ninth inning no decisions of either umpire caused any dissatisfaction whatever. …</p>2 KB (283 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- * Umpire allowed to call strikes on the batter * Umpire allowed to call balls688 bytes (91 words) - 13:39, 28 November 2012
- ...n the eighth inning is as follows: Rule 56. “Whenever a block occurs, the umpire shall declare it, and the base runners may run the base, without being put1 KB (186 words) - 20:26, 29 February 2020
- ...e Star by the umpire..." The Clippers walked off the field to protest some umpire rulings, and the ump awarded the Lone Star a 9-0 forfeit.</p>963 bytes (155 words) - 06:23, 8 July 2020
- |Title=the umpire loses count of balls; spectators scoring the game; trophy ball ...s called to the home-plate, and, as no one was there to pitch for him, the Umpire declared the game forfeited to the Cincinnatis, and the record of the Leagu5 KB (852 words) - 19:05, 29 February 2020
- ...he termed Beckley's interference with Flint. When he was talking to Lynch umpire] Gumbert, who held the ball turned around at face Maul [runner at second]. <p>Gumbert answers: “I thought the umpire had called time, and threw the ball to Maul when he asked me to.”</p>1 KB (198 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=disputes over player eligibility, umpire ...ation of the rules. The next matter to be settled was the selection of an umpire. However, after a good deal of talk, Mr. Radcliffe was agreed upon, with t1 KB (181 words) - 18:38, 29 February 2020
- ...ied at 28 when the Livingston team walked off the field, in protest of the umpire's bias and incompetence. The ump then awarded the game to Billings in a 9-01 KB (168 words) - 10:22, 12 March 2015
- ...n shone out again; but as there was no appeal from a legal decision of the umpire, the losers of bets had, of course, to grin and bear it.</p> ...espect to the gentleman who makes this assertion, allow me to say that the umpire, Mr. David Birdsall, is, in my opinion, as honest a ballplayer as ever hand4 KB (663 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>[Boston vs. New York 5/2/1883] In the seventh innings he [the umpire] had to answer .</p>289 bytes (40 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
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- ...ock before the last innings was commenced, we think it was the duty of the umpire to have called the game at the end of the eighth innings. Quite a number o2 KB (328 words) - 18:31, 29 February 2020
- ...d to balls “fairly for the striker,” this class of balls being left to the umpire’s judgment. (No “ball,” however, must be called unless the pitcher h1 KB (201 words) - 18:29, 29 February 2020
- ...uilty of such very small conduct as refusing the cheer the victors and the umpire. This cheering business is a good finish to every game, and is calculated1 KB (178 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- ...certain sum -- say $10 and their traveling expenses -- for every game they umpire . . . .</p> ...1880s. Here in 1872, the NA doesn't even have a league structure to run an umpire corps, much less the operating funds.</span><br /><br /><span>The article h3 KB (477 words) - 08:12, 20 May 2022
- ...it was very plainly manifest that it was next to an impossibility for the umpire to have seen whether the ball was taken on the fly or the bound; and as for1 KB (200 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- <p>The umpire decided it not out, because he considered it a dead ball, while the majorit ...r is not. It certainly was not a fair catch; and our opinion is, that the umpire did right in not deciding the striker out; but he did wrong, if he did not2 KB (377 words) - 18:20, 29 February 2020
- ...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 ...ers 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 unfa2 KB (320 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>We were the first to suggest that the Umpire should be paid. Stupid people laughed at the idea–but, it is the practic342 bytes (53 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- ...he first game both Comiskey and Latham would have been declared out by the umpire back of the plate, as it looked as if Dunlap had put the ball onto them; b <p>Kelly and Gaffney's double umpire act has been closely watched by base ball enthusiasts here [New York]. Eve3 KB (444 words) - 20:21, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire is mobbed ...uis game, and the Globe-Democrat describes the scene as follows: “Had the umpire been a pick-pocket, who had just retired from business with a competency ob2 KB (335 words) - 19:46, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire flinches from balls ...s after Mr. Burns has worn off his nervousness he will develop into a good umpire. At least, it is to be hoped that he will.</p>1 KB (207 words) - 19:52, 29 February 2020
- ...been discolored in violation of the rules is not legally fit for use. The umpire was quite correct in putting a new ball in play under the circumstances, so1 KB (198 words) - 20:45, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire moves behind the pitcher337 bytes (52 words) - 20:36, 29 February 2020
- |Title=an umpire and a manager talk of selling games ...rge without more proof than the assertion or affidavit of a man who, as an umpire, has a very bad reputation throughout the country–the Chicago Tribune and2 KB (421 words) - 19:10, 29 February 2020
- ...t hold the ball after touching out a runner. Finally he found it, and the Umpire as in duty bound reversed his decision to conform with the plain requiremen2 KB (319 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- ...visitors had determined to prolong the game so as to have it called by the umpire on account of the darkness, and the score to go back to the previous inning ...game.” To this Malone assented, and immediately thereupon Mr. McLean, the umpire, walked over to the Athletic Pavilion, and declared the game forfeited to t2 KB (313 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>[answers to correspondents] Can the umpire call three strikes in succession... Yes, if the third strike is called on a331 bytes (50 words) - 19:15, 29 February 2020
- |Title=a model umpire; calling for high, medium, or low pitches ...e was required in each instance to stand upon the line of his position–the umpire [Theodore Bomeisler] asked him where he wanted a ball, and when told, indic1 KB (206 words) - 18:27, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not calling strikes ...The clubs, says a correspondent, were very unfortunate in the choice of an umpire, who, though he doubtless intended to do his duty, completely disheartened1 KB (190 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- ...n of this rule that the penalty was inflicted in Sullivan’s case. All the umpire has to do is to call a balk on every ball delivered which is not pitched.1 KB (193 words) - 18:37, 29 February 2020
- ...an umpire. Base runners can then make their bases without waiting for an umpire to declare them foul balls; but all foul balls bounding fair beyond the fi1 KB (219 words) - 19:00, 29 February 2020
- ...l aware of the fact that they recognized no such power in the hands of the umpire as that usurped last season, by which pitchers were allowed a latitude for2 KB (346 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
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- ...n understanding was had at the beginning of the fourth inning, between the umpire and the captains of the nines, and the game from that point was played as t ...ion of the umpire reversed, there being no appeal from the decision of the umpire. As soon, however, as Mr. Flanly discovered his mistake, he corrected it,4 KB (726 words) - 18:28, 29 February 2020
- ...o witness the game are growing tired of it. It is an impossibility for an umpire to do good work if such a state of affairs is allowed to exist.</p>1 KB (210 words) - 20:07, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire not enforcing called strikes and balls ...advantage of them. Yesterday, as soon as the pitchers found out that the Umpire disregarded the 6 th rule they both took advantage of it to send in balls s2 KB (300 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- ...e marked out for the players, except for the players, the scorers, and the umpire.</p> ...converse with the players, or pass loud remarks upon the decisions of the umpire, during the progress of a game.</p>1 KB (222 words) - 18:25, 29 February 2020
- ...ent it to Battin at second, who touched Sinnott, and an appeal made to the umpire, who decided both men out for not touching their bases after play had resum1 KB (215 words) - 18:39, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire goes into the game as a substitute359 bytes (50 words) - 19:17, 29 February 2020
- ...in favor of Newarks, Smith made a balk, and it was promptly called by the umpire. His decision made the Newark men angry and they began throwing the ball a ...ponded Foster, the quiet and gentlemanly second baseman of the Mets. “The umpire gave a fair decision.”</p>2 KB (325 words) - 20:05, 29 February 2020
- ...nd 6/24/1868] Three o’clock saw the boys pitching the ball around. ... An Umpire was chosen...</p>327 bytes (44 words) - 18:30, 29 February 2020
- |Title=proposals for umpire signals ...o attends professional games, when the crowds are large and noisy, and the umpire is not blessed with a strong voice, understands this difficulty. Frequentl5 KB (853 words) - 20:35, 29 February 2020
- ...h to his disgust, to be called out. This scheme worked successfully until Umpire Conley caught him and stopped the trick. Kelly now wears an ordinary felt-1 KB (216 words) - 20:27, 29 February 2020
- ...ied at 28 when the Livingston team walked off the field, in protest of the umpire's bias and incompetence. The ump then awarded the game to Billings in a 9-01 KB (174 words) - 10:21, 12 March 2015
- ...are in the New York receipts, for he must have known that his actions gave Umpire Lane no other choice than to declare the game a forfeit. ... The wonder is1 KB (234 words) - 19:48, 29 February 2020
- ...he Umpire in a match is the sole judge of fair or unfair play...and as the Umpire seemed to think it a fair pitch–on what grounds we know not–the unfair ...dy...then it is throwing, and not pitching; and it becomes the duty of the umpire to call a balk on every ball so delivered.</p>2 KB (337 words) - 18:26, 29 February 2020
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- |Title=the umpire confused about the new balls and wides rule; appealing to the reporters |Text=<p>[Baltimore vs. Athletic 5/2/1874] ...the Umpire got rather “mixed” in regard to the rules regulating “wides” and �1 KB (216 words) - 18:55, 29 February 2020
- ...ssociation clubs that they must have foul lines so they can be seen by the umpire from his position behind the batter to the extension of the grounds.</p>364 bytes (57 words) - 20:35, 29 February 2020
- ...e was in the habit of snapping his fingers in a manner that would lead the umpire to believe that the striker had fouled the ball. The Philadelphia Times Ja1 KB (210 words) - 20:06, 29 February 2020
- <p>the umpire giving too many warnings before calling balls</p> <p>[Keystone vs. Mutual 10/1/1869] The umpire was too timid to enforce the rules strictly, although he “gave” more ba1 KB (209 words) - 18:35, 29 February 2020
- |Title=arranging and paying an umpire ...here the blame rests.” [A discussion follows of the failings of McLean as umpire.]</p>3 KB (593 words) - 19:01, 29 February 2020
- ...proposed plan of employing regular salaried officials for the position [of umpire] did not meet with general favor, owing to the large outlay involved...</p>394 bytes (56 words) - 19:03, 29 February 2020
- |Title=keeping the identity of the upcoming umpire secret ...t the captains of the contesting nines who it is that has been selected to umpire the game; and the more extensive the circle of men to choose from as umpire1 KB (212 words) - 19:11, 29 February 2020
- |Title=two umpire system in the Chicago City League ...is being watched with a great deal of interest, as where there is only one umpire that official is kept busy watching the battery and bases and deciding crit3 KB (643 words) - 20:20, 29 February 2020
- |Title=umpire behind the catcher333 bytes (44 words) - 18:36, 29 February 2020
- ...hed him with the ball, thus putting him out, and it was so declared by the umpire. It is not often Lip gets caught napping in this style.</p>1 KB (239 words) - 18:50, 29 February 2020
- ...he Athletics he made the tieing run by cutting across the diamond when the umpire's attention was centered on another play. This trick necessitated another1 KB (225 words) - 20:05, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>In called foul balls the umpire must call “foul” the moment he sees that the ball is falling back of th318 bytes (53 words) - 18:40, 29 February 2020
- |Text=<p>[The umpire called] fair-ball by way of warning the batsman, this being the Western cus356 bytes (57 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- ...r a suspension of play, before “play” is called; and secondly, before the umpire is in position to judge the ball and has called “high” or “low” bal1 KB (223 words) - 19:47, 29 February 2020
- ...[made] a determined, and, as we think, successful attempt at scoring, the umpire gave him out, when, in fact, he slid right under Pratt, and the latter did382 bytes (58 words) - 18:32, 29 February 2020
- |Title=the umpire doesn't know the force out rule ...16/1879] ...if Mr. Fountain is the best Cleveland can do in the way of an umpire the Forest City ought to get a wooden Indian manufacturer to make them a be1 KB (217 words) - 19:16, 29 February 2020
- ...e home and first base. Leavey reaching his base by the hit and miss. The Umpire decided it foul, as it first touched the ground outside the base. Section1 KB (217 words) - 18:21, 29 February 2020