The Language Of 19th Century Base Ball
In addition to variations in the rules, the vocabulary of the 19th century game was also different. Some examples are:
Club Nine Team
Cranks, Bugs, Rooters Fans
Hand Down Out
Hurler Pitcher
Short Scout Short Stop
Scout Out Fielder
Tender Baseman
Striker Batter
Captain Manger
Matches Games
Ace Run
"Leg It!" Running
"Huzzah!" Cheer
"Sky Ball" "Cloud Hunter" Pop Fly
Rigs Uniforms
Tally To Score A Run
Round Inning
Ash Bat
Kicking Badgering The Umpire
Dew Drop High Arching Pitch
"Daisy Cutter" "Bug Killer" Hard Ground Ball
Banjo Weak Fly Ball
"Stir Your Stumps" Run Faster
Dish Home Plate
Tally Keepper Score Keepper
Three Hands Dead 3 Outs, Side Retirer
Muckle Power Hitter
Apple / Onion Ball
Gardner Out Fielder
