First Note of Pitcher Covering First

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Date	Thursday, June 30, 1859
Location	Hoboken, NJ, United States
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Description	Russell was not so fortunate. The ball struck by him was fielded by Stephens (first base man) while McLaughlin pitcher) ran to and covered the first base..." Not described as a new play, but this is the first such note.
Sources	New York Sunday Mercury, July 3, 1859
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Submitted by	Bob Tholkes
Submission Note	4/8/2015

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