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Old Thu Sep 09, 2010, 12:13pm
Welpe Welpe is offline
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Originally Posted by jwwashburn View Post

So, what if the security guard refused?
The same thing most of us would do if this happened at XYZ High School or Podunk Ball Park for the local American Legion game. Refuse to continue the game until the unruly fan was gone.

Do you really think an usher is going to refuse that request from an MLB umpire and still have his job?

Several times in the past fans have been removed by umpires in MLB games, usually when the fans are trying to incite players as was the case here. It is done to keep control of the game.
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