Evening journal., 1913-03-03

managers and players and the re-
mainder to the umpires. The rulings
follow
10 Managers and Players:
The lesgue desires as creditable a
oampairn as possible. and your assist
ance In conforming with these regula-
fions will he greatly appreciated as
rigid enforcement of order on the pan
field is necessary.
The umpire is the sole judge OF
plav. his decision can not be ques-
TONED. and any one violating the RUE
providing for this authority VIII be
dealth with accordingly
If any one is ordered from tne
game he must leave the playing neia
Instantly. and he cannot appear again
during the progress OF the game from
which he was expelled.
The umpires are directed. IN cases
where the offender in their esulina-
ton deserves further discipline man
mere expulsion, to notify TINS once,
This will meet with action as may oe
deemed proper .,.v
When a manager, captain OF pioy
AZ ie under suenicion. he will not be
,,srroitted any of the privileges OF the
n,avinr neld during the progress OF
vame and he will not be allowed 70
s,t on the bench, either In uniform or
IN citizen dress, or occupy any posi-
ton on the ball field.
Managers. captains and players are
aspeciallv warned against attacking
the umpire in any manner atter the
completion OF the game. or by any
overt or secret action try 10 infiu-
ance the spectators against him ana
cause him bodily harm. Any one re,
aorfinr to such cowardly tacuca VIII
he dealt With 10 the limit.
Notify the players to take their po-
ettions promptly when play Is called
ana TO make the changes between IN
ninrs as quickly as possible.
Won will kindly arrange for the
tearn placed on the field TO present
vn,fornn appearance. their suits
iconforninR in color and style. But
during the first 80 days OF the season.
fhse is not compulsory with the sub
n e. important that you read over
r.rcf,llv Tri-state rules 3, Is TO 20,
81 N az. A. 46 and 81 TO 50.
The ieasne desires 10 accord the
r,isvera every consideration and
frnsta 10 have the cooperation OF all
fn maintaining a satisfactory stand
lard Of department
: You viii kindly be giverned by the
sollowing instructions. when you
must acouaint Yourself with fuiiy'
giving each detail careful attention;
Read over frequently, and do not fail
10 become thoroughly familiar Win
the playing rules.
I. Advise me promptly OF your
While on the field carry watch
properly regulated.
Wear a dark blue uniform, IN.
ncluding a cap and keep neat az all
times. ...,,..
Borrow no money from associa-
slone. playcrs OF managers.
3. Provide yourself with SINAI
whisk broom for busting on the plale
s. Telcgrams pertaining 20 leaau'
business may he sent 20 tnls oino'
collect" via Western Union
Arrange II possible that presen
tfations 10 players be maoe plloi
vo1r calling "nlay."
n 10 avoid accidents. insist o.
ratcbers taking their masks and pro
eciors with them in changing In
ninrs and do not permit brooms Z
elic around on the field
O. DO not he too hasty in an
nouncing base decisions. particulars
those where the runner must D'
!. .touched to be retired.
). 10. In case either umpire or as
sistant is in doubt over play he sinai
II he desires, call for the opinion o.
the other official.
II. Try to put snap and vim int
your work. and keep the players NOV
ing when changing positions. Repor
chronic loafers In this respect.
12. In case player INTENTIONAL.
throws a ball over the fence or stand
expel him from the game Immediately
13. Do not talk TO spectators dur
ing the progress OF a game, and SCI
that no player. starts any argument
with them.
IA All shouting and coaching from
the players bench must be strictly
pyohlbited. Report players inclined 4
disregard this. also rule governing
the coach lines.
tx. Announce balls and strikes b,
calling them in a loud tone OF voice
and also by raising the right han
for each strike called.
is. Use your best judgment in con
tinuing game IN bad weather. Ono
started. do not permit moderat
rain to stop the game. Protect bot
cubs interests. and II possible pla
at least hve innings. Remove
player for dilatory tactics
II. Prior 10 calling play" an
nounce the batteries TO the spectator
Also notify them Of the name Of
player who is substituted for anothe
during the progress Of the game.
IS. A pitcher must take positio
facing the batsman, and not face mr.
or third with his feet parallel wit
the pitchers plate. One foot must
in front of the rear line OF the rubbe
and neither foot must be 10 the sic
or back of IT, One foot must be
contact with the plate In the windii
up process and delivery Of the ball.
10 A pitcher cannot run into q
box. catch the ball and pitch. If
the rubber when the ball is return
bv the catcher, he can deliver imm
diately.
90. Call a chalk" for any blum m
ton of the pitchers arm, lee, shoul
er. hin or body. or If he is in posiu
holding the ball with both hands, a
takes either hand off except to deliv
to the bat or throw to a base. II
steps out Of position TO dry his han
or rub his eyes. and IL Is not und'
stood BY the umpire to deceive
base runner. the umpire will c
time
21 Each runner advances a ba
on a balk Runner on third scor
When a "balk" has been called,
hail is considered dead" until ca
runner reaches the base entitled TO-
10 In case of an Illegal dpliVc