From the Washington Post 8/19/1907:
John T. Powers, of Chicago, formerly president of the Wisconsin Baseball League, figured in a sensation in Goldfield, Nev. last week, when he appeared to umpire a game between two teams of miners with revolvers strapped around his waist. He was disarmed by the sheriff, and then the game proceeded. The contest was for $5,000 a side, but Powers escaped with his life.
Any other stories about the dangers of playing or umpiring?
John T. Powers, of Chicago, formerly president of the Wisconsin Baseball League, figured in a sensation in Goldfield, Nev. last week, when he appeared to umpire a game between two teams of miners with revolvers strapped around his waist. He was disarmed by the sheriff, and then the game proceeded. The contest was for $5,000 a side, but Powers escaped with his life.
Any other stories about the dangers of playing or umpiring?
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