Rude Umpire

[emaxos]

I announce the local high school games as a courtesy even though my DD has moved on. Keeps me around the game and coaches, players and fans enjoy it.
Normal practice is to call the lineups then play the National Anthem before the varsity game.
I get about half way through the home lineup with my face in the paper before I notice that the PU has started the game.
I was pretty upset and thought the PU was extremely rude. Thought about just reaching over and starting the Anthem. Wonder if he would have continued.
Took me at least a full inning to get back into a smooth rhythm calling the game.
I had a few words with the coach later and she was surprised by it also. School principal told me not to say anything to the PU and that took some self control. He's an old grump who has seen better days and just hanging around for the money.