Clipping:Flipping a coin to choose the umpire
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Date | Sunday, July 6, 1873 |
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Text | [Athletic vs. Baltimore 7/4/1873] They had plenty of time for preliminary practice, as the anticipated squabble regarding the umpire immediately ensued. The Baltimore...insisted upon a Baltimore man, while the Philadelphia, who had offered a variety of names, from Philadelphia and Washington–the name being refused–were as firm in their determination not to accept to. After a time it was agreed that the captains should “toss up,” to name a Washington or Baltimore man. Malone’s side of the coin showed up, and Mr. Urell, of Washington, immediately took the umpire’s position and play commenced. |
Source | Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch |
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Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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