"Scratch" in Sports
- According to the Meriam Webster dictionary, scratch meant to compete without a head start or some other advantage given to less skilled athletes in order to level the playing field.
- In the 18th century, sports like running and cricket used "scratch" to the line that has been literally scratched from the ground.
- While in the 20th century, golf and bowling still stick to the dictionary definition of the word.
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