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The article presents a question and answer related to the role of umpires in baseball. The author asks if how many times can an umpire reverse his rule during the game. He said that their is an incident wherein the umpire changed his rule when he sees uncertainty in the game. As evidence, he cites rare events on a minor-league game wherein the referee has changed his rule from no run to run when it is pointed out to him.

The article presents a question and answer related to the rules and regulations of the minor league baseball in the U.S. The Indians argue that Bill Hunter, who made a home, should be sent back to the second base because it was only the handing out of the umpire that permitted him to score. However, the baserunner should not be penalized for the negligence of the umpire. No written rule governs the play and the Orioles would not make any protest of Hunter had been thrown at the plate.