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Old Tue Apr 20, 2010, 12:01pm
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Originally Posted by KJUmp View Post
We've covered that aspect of the sitch already...no disagreement that these would be the appropriate steps to follow.

The question posed is what specific book rule applies here. I've stated that I felt that any rule code's forfeit rule would apply here. Many posters have been of the opinion that the rules covering forfeits cannot be applied here. The reasons they have stated have made me rethink my position to the point of my thinking to myself..."OK, I think you're right. It probably does meet the rule book criteria for a forfeit. So, if it's not a forfeit, what is it considered by rule?"
What I'm saying is that as the umpire....you don't declare anything.

Neither team wants to play...leave the field...file the report...let the league authorities decide the status of the game....
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