DG,
It's actually in the text of the rules. From 8-3-3d (towards the end):
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A runner shall not be declared out if the fielder deliberately throws or carries the ball into dead ball territory to prevent that runner who has touched or advanced beyond a succeeding base from returning to a missed base or a base left too soon.
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JM
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Finally, be courteous, impartial and firm, and so compel respect from all.
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