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Glossary of Games

Curated by Larry McCray and Jeffrey Kittel
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Base Ball Rule Evolution in 1857 and After

1857 Rules

• 9 innings to a game
• 9 players to a team
• bases set at 30 yards
• pitching distance set at 45 feet
• 3 strikes and you’re out
• no advancing or scoring on a foul ball

1858 Rules

• Umpire allowed to call strikes on the batter

1860 Rules

• Batter's box introduced

1863 Rules

• Umpire allowed to call balls

1865 Rules

• Fair balls must be caught on the fly
• Foul balls can still be caught on the bound

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