Clipping:A contrary opinion on calling 'no strike' when the batter steps forward; a jab at Chadwick

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Date Saturday, August 31, 1867
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[Athletic vs. Eckford 8/21/1867] The umpiring of Mr. Mills in this game gave general satisfaction, and deserves more than a passing notice. His decisions were thoroughly impartial, and were given with a promptness that entitles him to credit. His ignoring of the absurd “no strike” notion, lately imported from the western country by one of our wiseacres of the game, shows his good sense. Unlike the “upright ball player” who umpired the first game of the series [George Flanly], Charley interprets the rules to suit himself, and does not take up with the new fangled ideas of “country” clubs or sensation reporters. In this he displays his good sense. Our national game will never progress so long as these harpies are endeavoring to foist new and childish notions upon ball players, and the sooner they are frowned down the better for all parties.

Source New York Clipper
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Submitted by Richard Hershberger
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