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But the very first "spitball" which spattered upon the blackboard proved a disastrous missile for its thrower.
CY WHITTAKER'S PLACEJOSEPH C. LINCOLNHooper was a spitball artist, and his moist slants kept the Giants guessing in the early part of the game.
BASEBALL JOE, HOME RUN KINGLESTER CHADWICKHe had never cared for the spitball, as he knew that sooner or later it destroyed a pitchers effectiveness.
BASEBALL JOE, HOME RUN KINGLESTER CHADWICKThere are also other modifications called "the fade away," "the spitball," and others.
OUTDOOR SPORTS AND GAMESCLAUDE H. MILLERI thought I could go through the motion of throwing a spitball without letting it go.
THE IRON PUDDLERJAMES J. DAVISWORDS RELATED TO SPITBALL
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