Offensive content Filter is ON
ONE CAN NOTE EITHER THE CATCHER OR PITCHER "RUBBING
UP" A NEW BASEBALL BEFORE USING IT. THERE USED TO BE
A PURPOSE FOR THIS--A RESIN ON THE BALL'S EXTERIOR
MADE IT TOUGH TO HANDLE. BUT NOW IT'S EITHER
HABITUAL OR SUPERSTITIOUS, AS THE RESIN USE HAS BEEN
DISCONTINUED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 12-00-1971