Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1912 — ADVICE TO AMBITIOUS YOUNG UMPIRES [ARTICLE]

ADVICE TO AMBITIOUS YOUNG UMPIRES

"Run the game always; never let the game run you. "Be at all times In command. That la an umpire’s moat Important essential. / "Give the player a reasonable hearing. Listen to any reasonable argument. "Never stand for useless kicking, Mid, above all, hover allow any player to Indulge in profanity. "The game is a clean one, and strive to keep it clean. Insist upon the prayers helping you at all times. "Above all things keep eool. The umpire who loses his head loses his control of the situation. "Preserve the dignity of your position and make others do likewise. When you lose your dignity you forfeit respect. "Use common sense. Pay no attention to the howling of the fans. Be sure you are 1 right then go ahead. - "Don't hear too much and don't see toe much on the ball field.” "An umpire la on the field to prevent riots, not to Incite them."