Clipping:A special meeting to deal with abuse of umpires; limit coaching
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| Date | Wednesday, June 16, 1886 |
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| Text | [reporting on the AA special meeting of 6/9/1886] ...Mr. Wikoff stated his reasons for calling the meeting together, which were, briefly, that fines had been imposed by umpires of the Association against certain players for gross misconduct and abusive language while on the field; that under the rules payment of such fines had been demanded and refused, and that while the law gave him a right to take extreme measures, he hesitated about doing so, this being the first instance of the kind under the new constitution, without the assurance that he would be upheld in his course. … The papers in the case were about being opened when Mr. Von der Ahe, evidently impressed with the fact that he stood alone and that serious results would follow any delay, stopped further proceedings by agreeing to pay the fines. The chairman, however, insisted that as delegates had come from long distances to have the matter determined, immediate payment should be made. In a few minutes Mr. Von der Ahe handed Mr. Wikoff his check for the full amount--$260. … Action was then taken with a view to obviating as far as possible further trouble between umpires and players. Rules 7 was changed to read as follows: “The captains' and coachers' lines must be a line 15 feet from and parallel with the foul lines, commencing at a line parallel with and 75 feet distant from the catcher's lines, and running thence to the limits of the ground. Should the captain or coacher wilfully fail to remain within said bounds he shall be fined by the umpire five dollars for each such offence. This radical change was suggested by Mr. Barnie, and was well received by all. Mr. Byrne, on a telegraphic suggestion of Major Williams, presented the following resolution, which was adopted: “That captains, assistant captains and coachers shall not address any remarks to the man at bat (except by way of proper caution) or to the pitcher or catcher of the opposing team; but all coaching shall be limited to base-runners only. The umpire shall impose a fine of $5 for the wilful violation of this rule. Rule 51 was amended so as to prevent any person, captain, player or manager, from questioning any decision of an umpire, or to approach or address him by word or act upon any decision under severe penalties. The umpire may, if he desires, ask for information from one or more players. |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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