Clipping:A late question about tagging up

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Date Sunday, May 17, 1874
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Will you please answer the following query in the column devoted to the National Game? There was a player on third base trying to get home, and a strong batter at the bat; the batter knocked a very high ball down to the centre fielder, who caught the ball, putting the batter out. The man on third ran in, and touched the home plate before the ball was caught. Was he out? The Umpire decided he was. There had been one player out before this ball was knocked, and the centre fielder threw the ball to third base, claiming a double play. By answering whether the runner was out or not, you will oblige Yours, &c., AN AMATEUR

[Answer:] The runner was out; Sec. 11, of Rule 6th, says...

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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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