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More Cubs' superstitions in 19th Century

More tales about the 19th Century Cubs and superstitions.
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AHEAD TO BEHIND, AND VICE VERSA
The following extended commentary appeared in the Chicago Tribune way back on July 3, 1878,. ....

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Cubs' first game with 2 umpires, 1888


Cubs first game with 2 umpires, 1888
By JohnW53
on Apr 19, 2021, 6:43am CDT
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When 5,000 spectators gathered at Chicago s West Side Park on Tuesday, July 17, 1888, they saw something they never had seen before: 2 umpires on the field at the same time.
The 4-umpire crew that we take for granted today did not become standard for all regular-season games until 1953. Even a second umpire was not mandated until 1911, although one often was assigned for important game between contending teams.
In the 1870s and 1880s, the lone umpire stood behind the pitcher s box, which was on flat ground rather than a mound. From there, the umpire called balls and strikes, as well as ruled on fair or foul balls, catches, outs at bases and all other aspects of the game. ....

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