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Article: Taking a crack at vintage baseball Teams show how game was played in mid-1800s.(Neighbor)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- September 9, 2001
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Byline: Sharon La Masney Daily Herald Correspondent
The great American pastime of baseball started out as much more than a competitive sport.
In the mid-1800s, it was considered a gentlemen's game and was played by strict rules of courtesy and honor. There was no bunting, stealing of bases, leading off bases, wagering, spitting, rudeness or cursing.
Any violators of the rules were fined a quarter.
The Hurler who stood with legs crossed and one hand behind the other in position to deliver the ball upon the strikers' (batters) request is now known as the pitcher.
An opposing team member would respond with a polite, "Well ...