Caught Stealing (1874)

“Higham was then caught stealing from first to second by Malone and Force, but the umpire declared he was not out.” “Sporting Gossip: The First Game of the Mutuals and White Stockings,” Chicago Tribune, May 21, 1874, p8

“A safe hit by Treacy was the only one made, but it did him no good, as he was caught stealing second by Allison and Carey.” “Sporting Gossip: Second Game of the Mutuals and White Stockings,” Chicago Tribune, May 24, 1874, p13

No earliest use given in 2009 Dickson Baseball Dictionary

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