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That's right. But Greek spectators did not realize this and were tossing the balls back on the field like they do in soccer games. The other thing was people did not realize how hard the ball was. Many assumed it was soft and rubbery like most balls are but found out differently when line-drive and pop-fouls were hit into the stands. Catching a baseball without a glove (or heading it soccer-style) can hurt.

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