Clipping:Umpire not calling balls or strikes; difficulty judging (fair?) fouls
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Date | Sunday, July 20, 1873 |
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Text | [Athletic vs. Boston 7/16/1873] The umpiring was seemingly impartial, and yet was extremely weak, giving both pitchers the greatest latitude; and the same privilege was by him bestowed on the batsmen. He seemed utterly unable to pass judgment on those clipping hits close to the foul line, and in almost every case where these hits were made he gave the batsman the benefit of his doubts, although a large number of these were palpably foul. This worked both ways, but aided the Boston very materially, as most of their batting was of this style. |
Source | Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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