Clipping:The proper penalty for the batter stepping over the line
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| Date | Tuesday, September 3, 1867 |
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| Text | [Empire vs. Atlantic 9/2/1867] The marked point as to what a ball struck by stepping off the line shall be considered came up for decision in the game. The Umpire, Mr. Green, followed the example of Mr. Martin of the Mutuals in calling “foul ball,” rightly preferring this, which is a punishment to the batsman only, to the senseless decision of “no strike,” which is often a punishment to the fielders, as the batter might otherwise be out. But the punishment of “foul ball” is too severe, as the batter runs the risk of being caught out on a ball hit between the bases, without any chance of making his first. The proper decision undoubtedly is that first advocated in The Tribune of “One strike.” By this a proper modicum of punishment is inflicted, and it is strictly logical, as the batsman certainly has hit at the ball, yet has not hit it within the rules; consequently he has not hit it at all. In future we hope to see this decision universally made by umpires. Its correctness must commend it to every intelligent player. |
| Source | New York Daily Tribune |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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