Official and Coach Charged

[stmaryrams]

Umpire, coach charged over baseball fight
From WKYC-TV 3 reports
July 11, 2005

HUDSON – Police will charge both the coach and umpire involved in a fight at a baseball tournament two weekends ago.

An argument between umpire Howard Claflin, 57 of Cuyahoga Falls and coach Robert Wiley of Broadview Heights led to a fight. Claflin suffered cuts and broke a hand.

Hudson Police will file disorderly conduct charges against both men.

The charge carries a maximum fine of $250 and 30 days in jail.

I actually saw the umpire on the news following the event. He had a black eye and a splint on his hand. Most of this occured after a player was ejected. The coach came in and started the argument following the ejection.