1939-09-25 — Page 17

THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 25, 1939.

THE BALL REST DEFENCE GIVE

A GLIMPSE ĮRAISING THE AT THE NEW SOFTBALL RULINGS

(By GRANDSTAND)

As new rule books for 1930 are not available in sufficient numbers as yet important changes and addi- tions to the rules are enumerated here, taken from the 1939 · Official Rule Book for the guidance Managers, Coaches and Players while they are training for the coming

season.

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Rulo 3-Equipment: Reword sec. 8 as follows: All parts of the uni- form and accessories worn by the pitcher must be of a dark solid co- lour.

Rule & The Game: Add to Sec. 5 A regulation drawn (tie) game is to be re-played from the beginning. However, if batting and fielding re- be cords are kept, players should given credit for performance in re- gulation drawn games.

Rule 8-Pitching Rufo: Reword sec. (C) as follows: In the act of delivering the ball to the batsman contact he must keep one foot in with the ground until the ball has left his hand; and he shall not take more than one step, which must be forward and toward the batsman, un- his til the ball has actually left hand. The step must be taken simul- taneously with the delivery of the ball to the batsman.

Rule 9-Illegal Pitcher: Add No. 9; If the pitcher continues to wind- up after taking the step. (c) Rule 8. Rule 14-A fair Hit Ball: Reword the first sentence as follows: A fair hit ball is a legally batted ball that settles on fair ground between home and first base, or between home and third base or that is on or over fair ground when bounding to the out- field, or that touches first or third base, or that first falls on fair ground on or beyond first or third base, or that while on or over, fair ground touches the person of the umpire or player.

Rule 16: Foul Tip: Add: Any foul tip caught is a strike. and the ball remains in play.

Rule, 20: When Bateman is Out: Reword sec. 8 as follows: It, before two are out, while first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, he hits a fair fly ball, other than a line drive, or a BUNTED FLY the BALL, that is handled or in opinion of the umpire would have landed within or near the base-lines.

Rulo 23 Ball 'In' Play: Insert No. 10: When a base-runner is called out. for leaving his base too Boon. Old No. 10 is now No. 11..

Rute 27: Entitled to Basos: Sec. 3: If a ball delivered by the pitcher passes the catcher and touches any fence, building or backstop within 25 feet of home plate all base-run- ners shall be entitled to advance one base.

Rule 30: Scoring of Rung Strike out the whole of sec. 2 and replace

GRAPHIC GOLE

CLUBFACE. DESIGNED

WITH ENOUGH - LOFT TO RAISE BALL FROM CUPPY

LIE

BALL WILL

RISE. WHEN HIT WITH

NATURAL SWING

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By BEST BALL It might be a good thing if some study

club were given to construction before a beginning golfer started in to learn the game. Some understanding of the instrument employed in sending the ball some two hundred yards down the fairway, or plunking a mashie shot dead to the pin might lead to a better understanding of the stroke.

For instance there are any num- ber of players, who think the best means of lofting a ball into the air is to put a little body english into the shot. By this I mean that they try to scoop the ball up by sundry hand, arm and body move- ments. This is particularly true when the ball rests in the con- fines of a cuppy lie. To scoop such a ball up would require that the clubhead travel through some amount of terra firma, a proce- dure not conducive to either ac- curacy or distance. Actually such a shot is wrong.

Present day clubs are so de- signed that the loft of the blade will make the ball rise when the sphere is hit in a normal manger with a normal swing. In extreme cases the clubface may be laid back a trifle but for the majority of shots there is no necd of chang- ing the original angle of the club- face. Let the clubhead do the work of lifting the ball and let the player concentrate on bringing the club onto the ball in a correct

manner.

Wednesday-Perfecting A Golf Stroke.

with a Note: The striking out of 6 and re-number 7 and 8 as 6 and Section 2 of this rule now allows a .7. Add the following note to the runner on third base to score on a rule; Note: There seems to be some passed ball, wild pitch or on the throw back from the catcher to the pitcher. A runner on third base at the time of the pitch may now ad- vance or be put out under the same conditions as runners on first or se- cond bases.

Rule 31: Umpires: Strike out No.

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confusion as to the authority of um- pires when two or more are work- ing. The powers and duties of both the Plate and the Base umpires are clearly set forth in the rule and, except where the rule provides that the authority is equal, each has ex- clusive jurisdiction in making

the decision assigned to him. There is a mistaken idea that sometimes one umpire reverses á decision made by another. There is also a mistaken idea that an umpire, once having made a decision, cannot reverse that decision. It must be remembered that it is the duty of an umpire to make correct decisions, and that the speed of action and the conditions surrounding a play may make this very difficult. If, however, an um- pire finds that he has mis-called a play, it is not only his right but his duty to call the play correctly. In reaching his conclusion' it is his pri- vilege to consult his associate who, at a the time, may have been in a better position to see just what took place. The associate may, however, only express his opinion; the final deci- sion must rest with the umpire whose business it was to make the decision. Umpires should be very careful not to express their opinion on a play. called by another umpire, unless the umpire who made the decision, him-' self, requests an opinion. When the umpire finds it necessary to reverse himself, this should be done before any succeeding play takes place.

There are other, changes in 13,the rules, but the foregoing are the most Important,

FINE DISPLAY AGAINST HAIPHONG

The Halphong selected team retained their undefeated record In the Colony when they draw with a Rest of the Colony team, sharing elx goals, though their goal underwent hoovy bombardment in the closing stages of the game.

A. V. Gosano and B. Courtney were with those used on previous occasions absentees from the Rest team and but their shooting showed a marked Leonard, and Honniball were brought improvement and their three goals into the team, the former being seen came from well placed shots. at inside-right and the latter at left half, while E. Strange filled the inside left berth.

Their lack of weight was a disad- vantage against a heavy team. like the Rest and this told in the closing Opening stages of the game favour-stages of the game when the Rest

ed the visitors as the rest team tool a long time to settle but in spite of this the Colony side had several scoring opportunities.

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and team were putting on pressure were going all out for the winning goal.

Haiphong scored first with a good SOON SETTLED DOWN The Rest defence soon settled down shot by Hoi which gave Duncan no chance. At the other end Gardner and worked up an understanding, with the result that they were able hit the upright from the penalty kick to deal with the visiting forwards.

and on the rebound Leonard netted, Bright, in the pivotal position was but the goal was disallowed, sure in his tackling while Honniball

On resumption Haiphong were soon at left half improved as the game

attacking but a 'good movement fore- progressed. His clearances and pass-ed Tsang to concede a corner. Flau- ders sent in a perfect centre which was headed in by Fowler..

ing were good.

On the right Bell cor menced well, and, although up against a fast win- ger, did well,. In the closing stages of the game he appeared to tire.

Blackburn and Bone, who have played together for several seasons, were a great pair of backs. The for- mer was "the better of the two and his tackling was sure. The visiting forwards were often caught off-side." Duncan, in goal, did not bring off any spestacular saves but dealt. con- fidently with many shots. He had no chance with the three shots which beat him.

Tsang was not happy against the bustling methods of Fowler and was not confident in his handling.

The visitors scored two good goals through Thong and Vien to lead by three goals to one.

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Fowler reduced the lead through a penalty and shortly after ended piece of good work by equalising from close in.

In the closing stages the Rest team did most of the attacking although a misunderstanding between Fowler and Gardner in the closing stages Rest spoiled a good chance of the

There was little combination in the forward line. Fowler was a danger | winning. whenever in possession, but he did! Haiphong!Tsang; Can, Binh; Huan, not-receive the through passes so de- Thom, Thai; Lok, Tak, Thong, Hoi and sired, but in spite of this he upset the Vien. opposing defence with his methods Rest of the Colony:-Duncan; Black- and registered a "hat trick."

burn, Bone; Bell, Bright, Honniball; Gardner, Leonard, Fowler, Strange and Flanders.

Leonard at Inside right performed well but found Fowler always too well marked to give him the ball and he had either to make openings for his leader or play to the wing.

A Crawford entered the Final of

F. Strange appeared out of position] Kowloon Cricket Club's Senior Tennis at inside-left and was not in shooting Championship yesterday when he beat form.

The wingers did not have much to do.

S. A. Gray by 3 sets to 1. He will meet A. E. P. Guest, the holder, for the title.

SAME METHODS There is nothing much that can be K.C.C. will be opening their two usefully added about the Haiphong new brick dust tennis courts to mem- team. Their methods were identical 'bers this coming week-end.

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