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abuse of power
LL Seniors Div. End of inning, outfielder walking slowly to dugout, no one from other team on field yet. BU tells OF to hurry up. OF says ok, doesn't move much faster. BU ejects OF player for not hurrying, "I want you out of here, gone, pack up and get out of the dugout".
No word to coach who finally finds out why the ejection. Player's parent is told why by coach. Player and parents leave in a huff. Passing the 1st bas fence on the way out, the parent claps and chants something (non-profane) about the umpire hustling. Parent is then banned from attending the next game.
Wasn't there, but I think a reliable report. Ump has been umpiring many years, and oh, is President of the league.
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