The guy obviously sucked and was unconcerned about his performance and therefore unconcerned about the events of the game.
He was unwilling to learn. He was unwilling to fulfill his role as your partner. He was unwilling to pay the proper attention to the game.
HE NEEDS TO BE CANNED.
It appears to me that he was only there for the money and that the game was an inconvenience to his business (phone) needs. If he is involved in officiating the several different sports you listed, he is aware of his responsibilities.
No excuse is viable. I recommend that you tell his assigner and suggest that the assigner get rid of him.
