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	MLB Tickets - Baseball Tickets
		The Dead ball era in MLB baseball marked a time from the beginning of baseball into the 1920's where all gamed were played using a softer ball than that which is used today, and oten the same ball was used for an entire game.
		While hitters struggled to power the ball over the fence, pitchers had a new weapon at their desposal, the spit ball (which was legal at the time).
		A spit ball is an actuall pitch in which the pitcher spits on his hand so the ball slides out of his hand to create an unusual spin, and the spit ball also is a general term for using trickery to your advantage at the mound.
	www.vividseats.com /mlb (1491 words)

	Baseball Almanac - Baseball Rules
		If a batted ball is deflected by a fielder in fair territory and hits a runner or an umpire while still in flight and then caught by an infielder it shall not be a catch, but the ball shall remain in play.
		If such ball rebounds and is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, the batsman is not out on such a catch, but the ball remains in play and the batsman may be retired at first base, or touched with the ball for the out.
		If a pitched ball lodges in the umpire's or catcher's mask or paraphernalia, and remains out of play, on the third strike or fourth ball, then the batter is entitled to first base and all runners advance one base.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /rule5.shtml (1116 words)

	Little League Baseball (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		BALL is a pitch which does not enter the strike zone in flight and is not struck at by the batter.
		ball is dead and all runners subject to the award of a base, in the umpire’s judgment, shall advance.
		TAG is the action of a fielder in touching a base with the body while holding the ball securely and firmly in the hand or glove; or touching a runner with the ball or with the hand or glove holding the ball.
	www.northeverettll.org /baseball2002regs.htm (4081 words)

	Jim's Baseball Rules Answers Little League
		If the ball nicks the bat and goes sharp and direct to the catcher's hand or glove and is caught, this is a foul-tip by definition.
		A ball is judged fair or foul based on the relationship between the ball and the ground at the time the ball is touched.
		As long as the fielder is not touching the ground in dead ball territory when he catches the ball, it is a legal catch if he holds onto the ball and meets the definition of a catch.
	www.baseball-rules.com /myths.htm (2202 words)

	Think You Know Baseball?
		The ball is dead when it hits the batter and the batter is awarded first base.
		The length of time the ball is held is irrelevant, unless the fielder had complete control of his body and the umpire judges he has complete control of the ball.
		The ball is dead after the ball leaves the field and all runners may advance.
	www.findlaybaseball.com /thinkyou.htm (1748 words)

	Major League Baseball : Official Info : Umpires: Ground Rules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ball hitting roof or speakers in fair territory shall be judged fair or foul in relation to where it hits the ground or is touched by a fielder.
		A batted ball that hits the catwalk, lights or suspended objects and remains on or in the catwalk, lights or suspended objects in foul territory is a foul ball and it shall be called a strike.
		A batted ball that hits the catwalk, lights or suspended objects and remains on or in the catwalk, lights or suspended objects in fair territory is a fair ball and it shall be called a double.
	padres.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/umpires/ground_rules.jsp (3797 words)

	McCook Midget Baseball Association, Inc
		An immediate dead ball obstruction is called when obstruction occurs while a play is being made on the runner.
		When the pitcher throws the ball into dead ball territory while he is in contact with the rubber, the runners are awarded one base.
		If he throws away a ball on a second play or one in which the batter has not become a runner, the award is from time of throw.
	www.geocities.com /mccookbaseball/corecommonrules.html (4834 words)

	Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights: 1860-1960's -- explores the color line that segregated baseball for many years, as well as the Negro Leagues that were active during the dead-ball era.
		In its concern for the significant and the trivial, the timeless and the ephemeral, the celebrated and the obscure, the Baseball Reliquary fills a void in the National Pastime's community of museums and archives.
		Black Baseball's Negro Baseball Leagues -- Content for this website is provided and edited by James A. Riley, an authority on the history of baseball's Negro Baseball Leagues.
	www.libs.uga.edu /russell/online-exhibits/baseball/links.html (802 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The ball is alive and runners may advance at the risk of that ball being caught, or retouch and advance after the ball is touched, the same as on any fly ball.
		A TAG is the action of a fielder in touching a base with the body while holding the ball securely and firmly in the hand or glove; or touching a runner with the ball or with the hand or glove holding the ball, while holding the ball securely and firmly in the hand or glove.
		Baseball): When a batter becomes a runner on a third strike not caught and starts for the bench or his/ her position, that batter may advance to first base at any time before entering the bench.
	rolandolittleleague.org /unofficialrules.php (19387 words)

	Baseball Umpire Helper
		throws the ball into dead ball territory while he is in contact with the rubber, the runners are awarded one base.
		The shortstop drops the ball, then throws to first attempting to get the batter who has already rounded the base before the release of the throw, and the ball enters dead ball territory.
		When the ball is dead, it becomes in play when the pitcher has the ball and is on the rubber and the umpire says "play."
	www.baseball-rules.com /umphelp.htm (4016 words)

	NFHS Baseball / Pro Baseball Rules Differences
		If play is made on obstructed runner, ball becomes dead and runner is awarded a minimum of one base.
		If there is a balk to a base and ball is thrown to the base, ball remains alive.
		If catch is made in live area and fielder enters dead ball area while standing ball remains live.
	www.stevetheump.com /nfhs_pro_rules_dif.htm (843 words)

	NCAA Baseball Information
		The strike zone shall be determined from the batter's stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball.
		All baseballs used for regular and postseason play must have a COR value of between.525 and.555 to be eligible for play in the 2002 season.
		The committee supported the Baseball Research Panel recommendations that further study be conducted on the possible effects of bat "workhardening" and that the NCAA collect data to determine the accuracy of the NCAA Bat Certification Program testing procedures.
	www.stevetheump.com /ncaa_bats.htm (4569 words)

	Legends of the Game
		The Dead Ball era (1903-1919) occurred during a time when both the 'game' and the nation experienced dramatic growth pains.
		Today, Baseball owes a large debt to the players, owners, and fans who carried the 'national pastime' on their shoulders.
		The mission of this fan is to acknowledge and pay tribute to the ball players of this era who played and loved the game.
	www.deadball.com (87 words)

	The Dead Ball Era, 1900-1920
		Although President Theodore Roosevelt preferred football and outdoor activities such as hunting to baseball (rumor was he could not hit the curve), the sport's dominance in the American mind led to its use by cartoonists.
		Baseball Cards from, 1870 to 1914 contains over two thousand images of the stars and teams from this period.
		Photographs from the Chicago Daily News offers a host of baseball images of parks and personalities such as Babe Ruth, Kenesaw Landis, and others from 1900-1933.
	www2.tltc.ttu.edu /Harper/3339BB/WebStuff/20thCentury/DeadBall/deadball.htm (196 words)

	Baseball Tickets - Buyselltix: MLB Baseball Tickets
		Baseball plays an important part in American history, and is one of a dwindling number of links between generations.
		At the turn of the century, Cy Young, Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson defined the "Dead Ball" era.
		We specialize in baseball tickets for all dates: from opening day to the MLB Playoffs to the World Series.
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	dead_ball (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Deadness When a striker roquets a ball, the striker is immediately ball in hand and must take...
		Hall of Fame andamp; Awards Merchandise Marketing Discussion Forum Links Intranet Dead Ball Dead ball will be used anytime you have to kill the play such as but not limited to: Batter: 1) Hit by pitch 2) Hit by...
		Net Run Rate Incremental Point System Bonus Point System Umpires Signals Dead Ball (Signal made while the ball is in play) If the umpire has to signal dead ball to prevent the...
	dead_ball.networklive.org (690 words)

	Warren Park Youth Baseball
		If a batted ball hits the plate first it's a fair ball.
		The ball does not have to be returned to the pitcher before an appeal can be made.
		If a pitch hits the batter's hands the ball is dead; if he swung at the pitch, or his hands were in the strike zone when he got hit, a strike is called (NOT a foul).
	warrenparkyouthbaseball.org /umpTest.html (2231 words)

	BASEBALL-LINKS.COM - John Skilton's Baseball Links
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	OOTP Developments Forums - Dead-Ball Era Jersey Logos - NEW!!
		- Out of the Park Baseball 6.5 Expansion Pack Announced - OOTP 6.12 Patch available!
		- Inside the Park Baseball Patch 1.03 released, DEMO now available!
		Here is a complete set of 18 Dead-Ball era jersey logos.
	www.ootpdevelopments.com /board/showthread.php?t=66 (188 words)

	TheDeadballEra.com :: AUDIO VAULT
		KING CURTIS: "TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME"
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	www.thedeadballera.com /AudioVault.html (253 words)

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