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golfer · #1 06-03-2010, 02:51 PM

Overturning the call... Precedent:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXPLw_m5MQ

Cannon Shell · #2 06-03-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by golfer

Overturning the call... Precedent:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXPLw_m5MQ

Not a judgement call. Plus Detroit didnt protest the game.

SniperSB23 · #3 06-03-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by golfer

Overturning the call... Precedent:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXPLw_m5MQ

If the umpire had done something against the rules it would be different. He didn't, he just missed a judgement call, happens every day. If it comes back in three weeks that the ump had a bet on their being a one hitter then I have no problem with them making it a perfect game. Short of that, no way.

golfer · #4 06-03-2010, 02:59 PM

I just wanted to bring up the Pine Tar Incident. Heard Peter Gammons on the Dan Patrick show today explain the origin of the pine tar rule, amazing story.

The rule was instituted in 1957 by Clark Griffith, it's sole purpose was to prevent players from dirtying up the balls in batting practice, making them unusable in games. That was it. The American League President's office didn't even know this until Gammons informed them. Thus the over-turning of the decision.

Cannon Shell · #5 06-03-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by golfer

I just wanted to bring up the Pine Tar Incident. Heard Peter Gammons on the Dan Patrick show today explain the origin of the pine tar rule, amazing story.

The rule was instituted in 1957 by Clark Griffith, it's sole purpose was to prevent players from dirtying up the balls in batting practice, making them unusable in games. That was it. The American League President's office didn't even know this until Gammons informed them. Thus the over-turning of the decision.

So Gammons played a part in a Yankees win being overturned? That is

George Steinbrenner just rolled over in his grave