Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1919 — Umpire Evans Suggests Needed Changes in Rule [ARTICLE]

Umpire Evans Suggests Needed Changes in Rule

Billy Evans, baseball umpire, when asked what in his opinion was the most unfair rule In baseball, replied without one moment’s hesitation: “The section that covers Interference on part of the catcher. A wise catcher can secure a decided advantage for his club. ———_—. “When a catcher interferes with a batsman, it gives the batsman the right to first base, but'no runners can advance'unless forced. “At a critical moment all the catcher need do is interfere with the barman, and he makes void anything that is about to happen on the bases. “Runners should be allowed to advance on such an interference, whether forced or not. That would take away the premium on such a move.”