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That is the problem with "time limits" installed for the purpose of moving the games along. The time limits in ASA pool play are there to avoid overly lengthy games in what is almost a meaningless situation.
The only way to eliminate the tom-foolery is to set a drop-dead time limit (60 minutes). Forget watches, use a 60 minute timer and when it goes off, the game is over NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN THE INNING. For league play, use a point system for standings (2-win, 1-tie, 0-loss). This allows games to conclude in a tie.
Yep, you'll hear some bitching about that, too. You are going to hear it one way or the other, so you just as well make it easier on the umpires.
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