Clipping:Proposed proto-batter's eye screen
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| Date | Wednesday, January 22, 1890 |
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| Text | [editorial matter] It has been suggested that in the major leagues at least the use of signs on the fences enclosing diamonds be totally prohibited, and such an order would be a good one could it be carried. A good many players hold that “the light batting done in a good many cities by the visiting clubs is due to the dazzling effects of the glittering and many-colored signs on the fences directly on a line from the batter's box. The batter loses sight of the ball until it is on top of him, and of course fails to connect. The home team having the same background for the ball every day becomes accustomed to its peculiarities, and has the advantage of the visitors.” That there is a good deal in this cannot be doubted, and that a plain white or gray fence would probably help batsmen seems reasonable. But these signs are a source of considerable revenue to clubs and in these expensive days it is not likely that any club would consent to have any portion of its income cut off. |
| Source | Sporting Life |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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