Clipping:Rule ten finally corrected
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| Date | Sunday, June 23, 1867 |
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| Text | A CHANGE IN THE RULES-PRESIDENT GORMAN’S OFFICIAL ORDER.–We give below a copy of the official order of the President of the National Association, changing Rule 10, the rule as printed in the Association book being now a dead letter; the rule as given below taking its place. The following has been sent to every Association club: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF B.B. PLAYERS. WASHINGTON, June 17, 1867 SIR:–My attention has been called by Dr. J. B. Jones, Chairman of the Committee on Rules of the National Association, to an error in the printed rules for 1867. An examination of the original minutes of the Association satisfies me that such is the fact, and I therefore deem it my duty to inform you, and through you, your club, that the correct reading of the rule in question is as follows: “Sec. 10 If a batsman strikes a ball on which one ball has been called, no player can make a base on such a strike, nor can any player make a base if the batsman strikes a ball on which two have been called, nor if he strikes a ball on which three balls have been called, can more than one base be made by each player occupying bases; in the latter event the batsman shall also be entitled to one base. If he strikes a ball on which a balk has been called, sections eight and nine of the rules shall apply. In either case, the ball shall be considered dead and not in play until settled in the hands of the pitcher; in neither case shall it be considered a strike; and if a batsman wilfully strikes at a ball out of the fair reach of the bat, for the purpose of striking out, it shall not be considered a strike.” On and after receipt of this communication all play in which your club is concerned will be governed accordingly. Very respectfully, ARTHUR P. GORMAN President N.A.B.B.P. From this date, June 20, the above rule must be observed by all Umpires in place of Rule 10, as contained in the several books of rules. |
| Source | New York Sunday Mercury |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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