Clause history · American four-wall (DESHONG side line)
Rule 9 Referee: how the wording changed
2 rulebooks state this rule, from 1893 to 1903. No rewording or change was found.
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The wording
Each part of the rule is followed on its own, oldest rulebook first. Rulebooks of other codes that borrowed the wording appear in their place by date.
Rule 9, part 1 of 11
Begins: “All claims shall be decided by the referee, whose…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
All claims shall be decided by the referee, whose decisions are final.
- 1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 9, part 2 of 11
Begins: “Twenty years ago men could play under any conditions—bare…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
Twenty years ago men could play under any conditions—bare feet was a favorite with many, while in other instances scanty attire prevailed.
- 1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 9, part 3 of 11
Begins: “If a man were to appear under these circumstances…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
If a man were to appear under these circumstances at the present time he would soon be told that he was not wanted.
- 1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 9, part 4 of 11
Begins: “This is one of the most interesting features connected…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
This is one of the most interesting features connected with the game as it is played in America.
- 1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 9, part 5 of 11
Begins: “If there is a single-handed or double-handed match, a…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
If there is a single-handed or double-handed match, a man is usually selected for referee who has the entire confidence of the principals and spectators, and strange to say that in all the important contests within the experience of the writer, it has never been a difficult matter to agree upon that official.
1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules
Compared with Deshong Four-Wall Rules, 1893.
If there is a single-handed or double-handed match, a man is usually selected for referee who has the entire confidence of the principals and spectators, and strange to
saysay, that in all the important contests within the experience of the writer, it has never been a difficult matter to agree upon that official.1 word added, 1 removed.
Rule 9, part 6 of 11
Begins: “And his labors are very exacting, too, and without…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
And his labors are very exacting, too, and without he makes himself master of the situation at once, he will be in a far worse position than the poor umpire on a baseball field.
- 1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 9, part 7 of 11
Begins: “But, a conflict between a handball player and a…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
But, a conflict between a handball player and a referee rarely occurs.
1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules
Compared with Deshong Four-Wall Rules, 1893.
But,But a conflict between a handball player and a referee rarely occurs.1 word added, 1 removed.
Rule 9, part 8 of 11
Begins: “If an appeal is made by a player, and…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
If an appeal is made by a player, and sometimes it is done very vigorously, the referee generally decides the point quickly and with such firmness that convinces the player, that to dispute the decision would be useless and costly.
1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules
Compared with Deshong Four-Wall Rules, 1893.
If an appeal is made by a player, and sometimes it is done very vigorously, the referee generally decides the point quickly and with such firmness that convinces the
player,player that to dispute the decision would be useless and costly.1 word added, 1 removed.
Rule 9, part 9 of 11
Begins: “The referee has the power to inflict various punishments…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
The referee has the power to inflict various punishments upon those who violate the playing rules, and obedience to that official is considered to be imperative.
- 1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 9, part 10 of 11
Begins: “While not being covered by the rules, it is…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
While not being covered by the rules, it is incumbent upon each and every man to make as neat appearance as possible while in the court.
1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules
Compared with Deshong Four-Wall Rules, 1893.
While not being covered by the rules, it is incumbent upon each and every man to make as neat an appearance as possible while in the court.
1 word added.
Rule 9, part 11 of 11
Begins: “This is carried out in almost every instance, and…”
1893 Deshong Four-Wall Rules (American four-wall)
This is carried out in almost every instance, and in no other athletic exercise is this feature so strictly observed.
- 1903 Deshong Four-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
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