Rich, I see your point, but you have to look at the intent of the rules here, since (as often) it isn't spelled out perfectly. If you only look at the wording of the rules you quoted, without looking at the intent, there's nothing wrong with a fan coming on the field to aid a runner, or 3B coach running out to second base to aid a runner (or a coach who was formerly in the dugout aiding a runner).
Another runner currently on the basepaths can help a runner - but surely you're not extending this to allow a player to come from the bench to aid a runner.
ddddun - can you list ALL of 7.08k - I'm at work and don't have it in front of me. You have me thinking.
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