your old publisher is an idiot. did he also tell you to mention that they threw overhand from 60-6 just to make sure the readers weren't confused, too?
It's absolutely right. Can't argue the premise one bit. Also never gave it a thought in 50-plus years until it was stated right there.
It's one of my biggest journalistic pet peeves, I guess because it's my favorite sport. Saw it in SI a couple of weeks ago. Nearly ripped off an email to them, but got lazy.
I suppose there are happy endings... http://jimromenesko.com/2012/06/06/fired-reporter-now-works-at-water-treatment-plant/ To the surprise of very few, he now makes more money.
Glad to find out where the reporter ended up, even if he did deserve to get fired for what happened. Not shocked he's making more money.