" The result was chiefly owing to the very effective pitching of young Hannegan, of the Unions, who imparted such a twist to the balls he pitched, that it was almost impossible to hit them squarely and fairly into the field.."
New York Clipper, September 22 1860
From 1860 Beadle's Dime Base-Ball Player:
"The Pitcher, who can combine a high degree of speed with an even delivery, and at the same time can, at pleasure, impart a bias or twist to the ball, is the most effective player in that position." p.22
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