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July 24th ~ The regular umpire, Bob Emslie, was sent to Cincinnati and two substitute players were used as umpires. McGinty from Cleveland was behind the plate and Jack Boyle from Philadelphia was on the base paths. Philadelphia was ahead 4-3 going into the bottom of the eighth. McGinty, called several pitches balls and the visiting team started to complain. After a few more called balls, the Phils refused to continue. After waiting three minutes McGinty forfeited the game. |