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The Mobile Item in Mobile, Alabama

29 May 1915

Page 5

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The Mobile Item

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Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1915

Page

5

The Average Fan and the Ball Game Scoring Mystery

An essay explores fan reactions to hits and errors in baseball. It recounts fans arguing over triple hits and errors, noting the scorer’s judgment can diverge from spectator opinion and that even seasoned fans misjudge ten games in a row.

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Jimkins Jones Smith Fanning Bee Fan Betting Bug To Elk Ieagues Maranville Braves Lavan Browns Merkle Bones
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Scoring, Sun Field and the Baseball Foolishness of Fans

The article recalls debates over scoring rules in baseball including stolen bases on double steals, errors on hard plays, and muffed foul balls. It laments fan misconceptions, notes Ty Cobb era disputes, and highlights the sun field hazard in center field as a major source of misplays.

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Georgia Peach Cobb Georgia Pedch
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