Rules Myths Part 1

[CO ump]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Relevant only if someone is officiating an "old-timers game" under the original rules.

Since most of us are officiating modern games under modern rules, I'll stick with the modern interpretation.

Bob,
The rule hasn't changed for the BR. It's exactly the same as penned in 1845. The rule is the same. So you can't say this rule is relevant only for old timers.


I've NEVER suggested we change the current interpretation, in fact quite the contrary

However, since I first posted that the original intent of the rule may have been written to allow for a tie and give the runner the benefit of such, it has been met with much disdain, as if I had insulted the mothers of each of these guys.
I've also been told that my thoughts on this are definitively not the ORIGINAL intent of the rule.

I've posted the original rule from 1845, 'tag must beat the BR' has not changed since 1845.

I've asked Garth to enlighten me with the original intent that he seems to have such knowledge of, instead he posts a picture of a whale.

"TIE goes to the runner" has a solid foundation in the original rules and may very well have been accurate and accepted concept in the 19th century.
Though the modern umpire interpretation does not allow for such today, the rule remains unchanged and perhaps is why the montra from coaches and fans remains the same today