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18 issues
1868-1885
Publishing players' averages beginning in 1872, it was the official guide of the National Association from 1872 to 1875, the
/ Publishing players' averages beginning in 1872, it was the official guide of the National Association from 1872 to 1875, the National League in 1876, and for amateur baseball from 1872 to 1876. It ended publication following its 1885 edition, when Henry Chadwick retired as editor.
1 issues
1875-1875
The small, 108-page volume begins with defining the umpire’s duties, and then includes the complete rules of the game. However,
/ The small, 108-page volume begins with defining the umpire’s duties, and then includes the complete rules of the game. However, after each rule, Chadwick offers specific instruction for umpires regarding their correct interpretation, including examples of situations that may occur and how they should be properly handled. In Chadwick’s introduction, he notes the need for such a guide: “The [umpire] position has become one requiring almost as much special training and instruction to excel in it as that of the most important field position in the game. Indeed, it is far easier to find a fitting occupant for the leading position in a first class professional nine than it is to find a suitable candidate for the onerous position of Umpire.” The book features a few advertising pages at the end, as well as a number of score sheets, two of which record the results of a game (local teams).
1 issues
1895-1895
Rise and progress of the game, rules, how to play, how to score.
/ Rise and progress of the game, rules, how to play, how to score.