Clipping:Quick pitch while the umpire's back is turned

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Date	Friday, August 12, 1887
Text	[Athletic vs. Metropolitan 8/11/87] Sullivan [umpire] was away off in his decisions on balls and strikes, but he bestowed his unfair decisions with an impartial hand. His worst mistake, however, was in the fourth inning. Holbert was at the bat and had three strikes and four balls called on him. A foul ball had been batted over the grand stand and as the ball was being returned Sullivan turned around to pick it up. Weyhing at that moment delivered the ball fairly over the plate. Holbert thought he was out, but Roseman, who was coaching, shouting, “Go on, Billy, that's five balls.” Stovey came in and asked Sullivan what he was going to do about it, and Ted, after a moment's hesitation, decided “five balls,” although he had his back turned when the ball was delivered.
Source	Philadelphia Item
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
Origin	Initial Hershberger Clippings

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