1955 Baseball Field Layout Diagram with Box and Base Dimensions
The page from the 1955 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide features a detailed diagram illustrating the layout of a baseball field, specifically focusing on various measurements and the arrangement of key areas. It includes dimensions for bases, the pitcher's plate, and the areas surrounding home plate and the batter's box. The diagram identifies the locations of first, second, and third bases, along with the batter's box and catcher's box. Each base is numbered, with "A" representing first, second, and third bases, while "B" indicates the batter's box on both sides of home plate. The catcher's box and pitcher's plate are denoted with "C" and "E," respectively.