East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23

PENDLETON, OF
The pitcher cannot run into the box.
catch the ball and pitch. But if on
the rubber when the ball is returned
by the catcher, he can Immediately
deliver the ball to the batter.
Call a balk for any bluff motion of
the pitchers arm, leg, shoulder, hip
or body. or if he is in position holding
the ball with both hands ana takes
either hand off except to deliver to
/ the batter or throw to a base. If he
steps out of position to dry his hands
or rub his eyes and is not trying to
deceive the base runner call time.
J Each runner advances a base on
balk Runner on third scores. When
"a balll has been called, the ball is
considered dead until each runner
reaches the base entitned to.
Covers Mooted Questions.
If fielder catches a fly ball while
reaching over or while outside the
/ playing field limits, and the umpire
! sees the CATCH the batter is out.
If runner on third base scores be-
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at first or second trying to return to
his base on a fly ball, the run counts.
A runner standing on third is not
out if touched with the ball with the
preceding runner between third and
lhome. If the latter is run back to
third and both occupy that base, and
| the runner from second, or both, are
touched with the ball, the runner
from second would be the one out
When two clubs agree on a certain
time to stop a game to catch train,
announce the fact to the spectators,
However, an inning started must be
I finished.
Must Have Batting Order.
! A few minutes prior to the time for
game to begin, require each captain
( to present you with the written or
/ printed batting order of his team at
the home plate. Announce batteries
and changes in batting order to occu-
pants of both grandstand and bleach
ers, also all changes during the game,
Assess a fine of IS if a player in
tentionally discolors a new ball, or il
he deliberately spikes or cuts a ball
and renders it unfit for use.
| If club plays a game under pro-
/ test, make a note of the time, con-
ditions, etc, and write this office inn
mediately, giving all the facts leading
up to and connected with the protest
Your decisions on matters of play
are absolutely final and cannot be
changed, and the less you explain and
argue, the better. An appeal can only
be made on the question of legal inter-
probation of the rules. and then only
by the captain.
If you are to umpire double
header, notify both captains that the
second game will be started 10 min
utes after the ending of the first. Call
play" then, no matter the time, pro-
vided, it is not too dark or the time
for stopping to catch a train is not up
No Profanity Goes.
Do not use profanity toward a
player or manager under any circum-
stances. Keep yourself above sue
picion at all times Avoid stopping
at the same hotel with the players.
Do not permit anyone not in uni
form on the players benches, except
ing the manager and bat boy. Be
courteous in removing all others, but
insist on their leaving at once.
Maintain the dignity Of your position
at all times. Be firm but not pugna-
cious and treat managers and players
with proper respect. Do not indulge
in familiarities or mix with managers
off tI,n finlJ ,,It
vate an even temperature and no moi
be severe one day and easy-going the
next Enforce the discipline but dc
not hunt for trouble or allow your
judgment to be impaired by losing
your temper.
Report any player who delays the
game beyond reason when ordered off
the field. The club house is cOnsid-
cred off the field. In the case of a
player not complying with your or
ders to leave the field, warn him OF
the forfeiture penalty, and if he still
refuses to leave, use your judgment
about fOrfeiting the game, or having
an officer remove him.
SO Fine the Limit.
Under no circumstances permit any
player, captain or manager, whether
in uniform or citizens clothes, upon
the playing field while under sus-
pension. Due notice will be given you
of all suspensions and the length OF
same. An extra or substituted player
who is ordered to the club house may
be allowed to return and take the
place of an injured player or one who
may be taken out of the game for
any reason.
You have authority to fine a man
ager or player to the extent of $40 and
permit him to continue in the game
or you can remove him at any time
without mention of fine. Removal
from the game carries with it automa-
tically fine of $5.
Must BE Prompt.
Above all things, do not miss an
assignment, or appear on the field
late Should you miss train connec-
tions. or be delayed on the way to
your next assignment, notify the home
club manager by wire at first oppor-
tunity Also wire this office at once
When ordered to another city, take
the first train available Immediately
after the game. Make it a point to
be at the ball park one-half hour be-
fore the game is advertised to begin.
Do not forfeit a game If you can