May 15, 1907 - The Day, New London, CT - Double Score on Squeeze Play
The Day - May 15 1907 - New London, CT
DOUBLE SCORE ON SQUEEZE PLAY
ELBERFELD AND CHASE HAVE EVOLVED SOMETHING NEW OUT OF OLD STRATEGY.
To add more interest to the uncertainty of the squeeze play's birthplace, Kid Elberfeld and Hal Chase have invented the double squeeze and it is even more spectacular than its sensational predecessor, says the Pittsburg Despatch.
They tried the new play in Saturday's game, and but for the fact that Elberfeld stumbled and felt on the base line, both men would have scored on the out.
Imagine what ball players 20 years ago would have said if such a play had been even suggested. For one runner to score on an infield out is hard enough but for two to do so seems physically impossible. They are going to do so this summer, just the same.
When the play was introduced Elberfeld was on second and Chase was passing up and down at third. Williams, who was at bat, got a signal for the squeeze play and he very accurately bunted toward third. Elberfeld had the signal.to start from second with the pitcher's swing. By the time the ball was pitched Chase was within ten feet of the plate and Elberfeld had shot past third base like a deer. Of course Chase scored. Elberfeld stumbled when he was half way and fell, or he would certainly have crossed the plate, while Collins threw out Williams. Even at that he got to his feet quickly enough to get back to third and be safe. It was a daring attempt and it is a play which requires daring men to execute.
It is very rare that the squeeze play is tried when there are runners on both third and second. It is usually attempted when one man is on the bases and only one run is needed. When two men are on bases it is usual to wait for a. hot or long fly.
The double squeeze but for the accident to Elberfeld, would have done practically the same work as a single—scored two runs.
DOUBLE SCORE ON SQUEEZE PLAY
ELBERFELD AND CHASE HAVE EVOLVED SOMETHING NEW OUT OF OLD STRATEGY.
To add more interest to the uncertainty of the squeeze play's birthplace, Kid Elberfeld and Hal Chase have invented the double squeeze and it is even more spectacular than its sensational predecessor, says the Pittsburg Despatch.
They tried the new play in Saturday's game, and but for the fact that Elberfeld stumbled and felt on the base line, both men would have scored on the out.
Imagine what ball players 20 years ago would have said if such a play had been even suggested. For one runner to score on an infield out is hard enough but for two to do so seems physically impossible. They are going to do so this summer, just the same.
When the play was introduced Elberfeld was on second and Chase was passing up and down at third. Williams, who was at bat, got a signal for the squeeze play and he very accurately bunted toward third. Elberfeld had the signal.to start from second with the pitcher's swing. By the time the ball was pitched Chase was within ten feet of the plate and Elberfeld had shot past third base like a deer. Of course Chase scored. Elberfeld stumbled when he was half way and fell, or he would certainly have crossed the plate, while Collins threw out Williams. Even at that he got to his feet quickly enough to get back to third and be safe. It was a daring attempt and it is a play which requires daring men to execute.
It is very rare that the squeeze play is tried when there are runners on both third and second. It is usually attempted when one man is on the bases and only one run is needed. When two men are on bases it is usual to wait for a. hot or long fly.
The double squeeze but for the accident to Elberfeld, would have done practically the same work as a single—scored two runs.
