Evening journal., 1913-03-03
Carpenter Issues His 1913
Ruling TO Tri-Sfafe Umps

second trying to return TO his base
on a fly ball.
26. A runner standing on third /
base is not out II touched with the
ball with a preceding runner between
third and home. II the latter Is run
back TO third and both occupy that
base, mad the runner from second, or
both, are touched with the ball, the
runner from second would be the only
one out.
o. When two clubs decide on
time to call a game TO catch train.
announce to the spectators that the
game will be called at the conclusion
OF equal innings on or about the time
agreed upon
2S. Complaints that players are
lquarreling or indulging IN profanity
among themselves will not indicate
that you are giving your duties close
attention. The league has little use
for any umpire resorting to profanity.
30 few minutes prior to the time
advertised for the game TO commence,
require each captain to present you
with the written or printed batting or
der Of his team. at the home plate.
This is strictly necessary to legalize
the game, and any evasion of this
playing rule requirement by either
umpire or captain will subject offen-
der TO a penalty.
30. Assess a fine OF So II a player
intentially discolors new ball or II
he deliberately spikes or Injuries a
ball and renders Il unfit for service.
81. II club plays a game under
protest make note Of the time. con-
ditions, etc, and write this Office fully
giving all the facts leading up 10 and
connected with the protest.
80. Acquaint yourself thoroughly
with Tri-state rules %. A, 45, A., 80.
81, 81, 50, 54 55, SO, 81, 90. These
are very important and ignorance OF
their requirements will not be ex-
cused.
33. Your decisions on matters Of
play arc absolute and 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
Interpretation OF the rules, and then
only by the captain.
"a. n you are TO umpire a double
header noti'' both captains that the
second game will be called 10 minutes
after conclusion OF the first Call
before sunset; provided, Of course, It
is not too dark to continue
35. Use no profanity during the
game under any circumstances. You
viii be required to keep yourself
above suspicion at all times. notwith-
standing any ideas you may have OF
personal liberty. Drinking will not
be tolerated
36. Inquire Of club officials in each
city time game will be called, and II
any double-headers are scheduled dur
ing your assignment.
81 Do not permit any one not in
uniform on the players benches or
around them, excepting the manager
and one bat boy. Be courteous in re-
moving all others from the field. but
Insist on their going. In case of ex-
treme heat use your Judgment as "a
allowing players to change positions
. of their benches
e 3S. n any club official threatens oi
e criticizes you in any manner, entel
into no discussion with him. Treat hin
r with respect under the assurance from
o me that as long as you arc attend
ing strictly to business and doinl
n your duty as you see It, you will b
? upheld.
p 80. At all times you must maintain
. the dignity OF your position. Pay alb
solutely no attention to caustic re
marks OF the spectators and see tina
the players do likewise. Be firm bu
not pugnacious and treat manageri
and players with proper respect. lie
/, nothing OF a personal nature entei
: into your duties az any time, forget
ting any incidents IN preceding games
Do not indulge in familiarity with
players or managers on or of thu
. field
40 When a player has violated thu
rules and you intend TO remove hin
from the field call time" Then turn
= TO the offender and order him off Cal
play" when substitute has taken hi
place. Report by letter every playe-
|. or manager who delays the game he
yond reason when ordered off the field
The clubhouse is considered as of
!, the field. In extreme cases of an,
, one not complying with your orders 4
/. leave the field, warn him OF the for
felture penalty. and in case he still
:, insists on disobeying your orders. us
your best judgment before forfeitinI
4 the game.
~ n hahattl VI player may ~
l. permitted to engage in the secon
a game of a double-header, provided th
a regular fine is paid. and the offens
h not out Of the ordinary.
' A. Under no circumstances permi
a any manager, captain or player
whether in uniform or citizens clothe
/. upon the playing field with a fin
4 resting against him, or while unde
a suspension. Due notice will be give
II you Of any suspensions and time {
same.
N 43. When You remove any one fror
ST the game or fine him or both. motif
IN this office by letter the same eveninI
be giving the cause of your action. I
r. case OF more serious offence. such a
ie an attack on yourself or a fight anon
IN the players on the field telegraph thl
AZ office at once, giving outline an
names of principles.and following wit
~ letter giving full details Both N
"a umpire and assistant umpire mu,
~ make report IN case of fight on hel
or attack on either umpire.
~ A. Special stress is laid on n
Ia fact of having an immediate repo
on made Of any manager. captain
nd player who attacks the umpire in an
-er way after the completion of a gan
he or who by any action, overt or seer,
ds tries to influence the spectato
sr- against him.
ne As You have authority 10 fine
an manager or player 10 the extent of s