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Forum: Baseball Wed May 31, 2006, 12:13pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,502
Posted By Stripes1950
Yes, you are correct. Thank you. I looked at the...

Yes, you are correct. Thank you. I looked at the "Dead Ball and Delayed Dead Ball Table" in the Fed Book. It indicates that batter is awarded a single and runners who are forced to advance do so....
Forum: Baseball Wed May 31, 2006, 11:28am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,502
Posted By Stripes1950
I apologize for my cut off post last night. I had...

I apologize for my cut off post last night. I had just started it when I received a phone call from my son. I am now a "grampa!":D Anyway, I thought that I had deleted my post but apparently hit the...
Forum: Baseball Tue May 30, 2006, 09:59pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,502
Posted By Stripes1950
Thank you for this 'heads up'

Thank you for this 'heads up'
Forum: Baseball Fri May 26, 2006, 08:20pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,215
Posted By Stripes1950
While the exact phrase, "Worst call I have ever...

While the exact phrase, "Worst call I have ever seen" does not enter this post, I think that this situation is very similar. HS Varsity. Second game of DH. Bottom of the seventh. Tied at 5. Home team...
Forum: Baseball Fri May 26, 2006, 07:36pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,188
Posted By Stripes1950
While I have never been assaulted as an official,...

While I have never been assaulted as an official, I have witnessed a couple of very uncomfortable situations. The first was when my partner was chased to his car by an irate player who felt he was...
Forum: Baseball Fri May 26, 2006, 07:24pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,120
Posted By Stripes1950
I agree. I will use this mechanic in the future....

I agree. I will use this mechanic in the future. I felt really uncomfortable when I made no call or signal on that call. Thanks. This forum has really helped me become a more complete umpire.;)
Forum: Baseball Fri May 26, 2006, 11:22am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,120
Posted By Stripes1950
Varsity Fed rules. Had a catcher last night catch...

Varsity Fed rules. Had a catcher last night catch the third strike on a bounce which would have been the third out if caught cleanly. I called and signaled strike three. The batter started toward his...
Forum: Basketball Fri May 12, 2006, 08:45pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,184
Posted By Stripes1950
Arm Sleeves. (Rule 3-5.7, page 65)—Arm sleeves...

Arm Sleeves. (Rule 3-5.7, page 65)—Arm sleeves are illegal unless worn for medical purposes. Rationale: Sleeves are unnecessary and inappropriate equipment without permission from a trainer or...
Forum: Baseball Wed May 10, 2006, 02:45pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,960
Posted By Stripes1950
It looked to me like it was thrown underhand but...

It looked to me like it was thrown underhand but it's still a bat and a guy in blue. Bad move, Delmon!
Forum: Baseball Sun May 07, 2006, 06:48am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Stripes1950
Yes, it is possible that F2 reached out over fair...

Yes, it is possible that F2 reached out over fair territory and contacted the ball while it was still fair. In that case, fair ball, and record the out.
Forum: Baseball Sun May 07, 2006, 06:32am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Stripes1950
If the ball is first touched by F2 who is...

If the ball is first touched by F2 who is standing in foul territory, then it is foul.
Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 28, 2006, 09:23pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,378
Posted By Stripes1950
Wink It is almost like the coaches don't care or don't...

It is almost like the coaches don't care or don't know about needing to appeal. When they put the appeal back into baseball, it was at the coaches request if memory serves me correctly. While I don't...
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 26, 2006, 11:28am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,378
Posted By Stripes1950
Missed bases!

There seems to be a lot of missed bases in the games that I have done this year. No one but me seems to notice either. Haven't had one appeal. I noticed three missed yesterday. First base once and...
Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 20, 2006, 08:41pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,817
Posted By Stripes1950
My email

I may be contacted at [email protected]
Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 20, 2006, 01:07pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,817
Posted By Stripes1950
How much do you get paid?

I posted a thread the other day entitled JV Coaches! In it I made reference to how much I made for the DH. The thread turned into a forum on how much each one of us is paid in different states. Some...
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 19, 2006, 05:11am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,458
Posted By Stripes1950
Red face I apologize for an error in the opening of this...

I apologize for an error in the opening of this thread. The visitors had just batted in the top of the fifth and the home team was coming to bat up by a couple of runs. Sorry about that!:o :o
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 18, 2006, 09:35pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,458
Posted By Stripes1950
Unhappy JV Coaches!

I read with interest the post by blueump regarding his "Brain Fart." Don't be too hard on yourself. JV game tonight. Time limit of 1:45 hours in effect agreed to by both coaches in preconference. At...
Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 08, 2006, 04:45pm
Replies: 81
Views: 5,149
Posted By Stripes1950
Well!!

Re: Well!

quote:Originally posted by Stripes1950
I did call one in girls season, about 30 games (HS JV & V). We still have girls in the fall here in Michigan. That one was for a taped...
Forum: Basketball Thu Mar 02, 2006, 07:22pm
Replies: 81
Views: 5,149
Posted By Stripes1950
Well!

I don't remember calling a T this boys season. Have done about 40 games (HS JV & V). I did call one in girls season, about 30 games (HS JV & V). We still have girls in the fall here in Michigan....
Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 04, 2005, 10:51am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,600
Posted By Stripes1950
Talking Good one, radwaste50!

Good one, radwaste50!
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 29, 2005, 08:08pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,624
Posted By Stripes1950
Huh?

Huh?
Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 27, 2005, 01:06pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,657
Posted By Stripes1950
I worked with several different umpires over the...

I worked with several different umpires over the years and found that they generally have a much wider zone than I do although I like to give the pitchers the corners. I probably call a higher strike...
Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 26, 2005, 12:04pm
Replies: 36
Views: 5,650
Posted By Stripes1950
My last post

I have been following the posts on this site for a couple of months. I really don't want to comment on anything on here as there are some umpires who feel that anything that has been brought up...
Forum: Baseball Tue May 31, 2005, 01:08pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,593
Posted By Stripes1950
Wink Rule 8, Sec. 2, Art. 5, para. 8 Tag-ups: If a...

Rule 8, Sec. 2, Art. 5, para. 8 Tag-ups: If a runner leaves a base too soon on a caught fly ball and returns in an attempt to retag, this is considered a time play and not a force out. If the appeal...
Forum: Basketball Mon May 30, 2005, 07:21pm
Replies: 39
Views: 4,419
Posted By Stripes1950
Cool This will be my 20th year doing basketball. I...

This will be my 20th year doing basketball. I usually work JV and Varsity. Some MS.
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