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That's true...but the rule was changed in the late 1890's before Ruth started playing. There also used to be nine balls in a walk, the pitcher used to be able to take a running start, and they used to fine player $25 for swearing, damnit!

http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/excerpts/rules_chronology.stm



Nice, thanks for the knowledge and link Willie
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