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Sentence Examples It was in a tennis match in Rome, the chair umpire called it out but the player saw it otherwise. Shouldn't we dispense with a weak link, and if the weak link is the human failure of an umpire, then bye-bye. If an umpire is struck by a batted ball in that position, the ball is dead. As a batsman or an umpire a ball always has your number on it and if I made a mistake, so be it. The ball went in and out of the seats in such a way that the umpire called it a double rather than a homer. The goal umpire kept his arms by his side, indicating that the player's intervention was premature. The biggest thing that the Americans notice is the goal umpire, that's the funniest thing. Javed Omar was the first to fall, trapped lbw for 3-and he was walking before the umpire had raised his finger. Once given LBW by a close friend acting as umpire, Cameron refused to walk until the umpire admitted that he was not really out. To your first question in regards to calling time, that is up to the umpire s judgement whether to call time or not. As usual, Mac was acting up, arguing about line-calls and holding up play as he ranted at the umpire. Robredo's game is getting increasingly ragged and he still appears to be upset by his altercation with the umpire. A bowler must tell the umpire how many steps his run-up will be, if at all, and whether he is going over or round the wicket. If he does, the umpire will merely direct the proper batter to take his place in the batter's box while inheriting the count. This leaves the umpire in a position of judgment as to whether or not the batter is properly in the box at least six inches away from home plate. Davies had a big slice of fortune when he was yorked by Chris Holt with the score on 14, only for the umpire to signal no-ball. Then on 230 Nick Knight was lbw first ball to Akram although replays showed West Indian umpire Eddie Nicholls had missed a no-ball. His major league officiating career spanned three decades, from 1954 to 1978, when he retired as an umpire in the American League. The umpire played a let, as ballboys and girls scurried around reassembling Miss Whatley's paperwork. The local players kept on appealing at every turn, despite the umpire turning it down. Show More Sentences In addition the umpire was permitted to consult the television umpire with respect to hit-wicket appeals. Each party shall appoint its arbitrator and the two arbitrators shall choose an umpire before instituting the hearing. In the event of a request for arbitration, each party shall appoint an arbitrator and the arbitrators shall appoint an umpire. Over the years, the TV umpire has been asked to assist in dismissals such as run-outs, stumped, caught and hit-wicket. However, the lowlight of the tournament was a fracas between a player and an umpire. The umpire signalled his call to the scorer by holding an open palm above his head. At one point there was a mad scrabble for the ball and the umpire blew for a bounce. The former cricket umpire had previously been picked up once every three months by ambulance for check-ups at the hospital. The umpire took his mask off and gave me a look, knowing that it was a purpose pitch. Throughout the game, he banters with the arbitrator, the home plate umpire, subtly representing his club's interests and appealing for fair play. When the crowd barracked him and he told them to shut up, the umpire, Bruno Rebeuh, issued a code violation, which really got Tarango going. By the way, whenever umpires are hit by throws, the ball remains alive and hopefully so does the umpire. To qualify, you have to do two written exams, an oral exam and umpire in a number of matches over two seasons. The chain was a surveyors chain of 22 yds, two men and an umpire measuring the hit. Anybody who has ever played the game knows that if a batsman is bowled, there is no need to appeal to the umpire. Any restaurant that gets a shrug of the shoulders and a hand waving in the manner of an umpire should consider it a moral victory. The fun-loving backstop once handed the card to umpire Larry Napp who erupted with laughter. After a controversial call that went against their White Sox, Chicago fans were really giving it to umpire Red Ormsby. The umpire intervenes in the rally after a Sharapova shot grazes the line, and the Russian takes the replayed point to win the match. It should have been a classic on a fast, true Adelaide pitch and, but for the intervention of umpire Ross Emerson, it would have been. Show More Sentences Most interventions by an umpire detract from the spectacle and hence are unwelcome to players and spectators. Up until this season the umpire closest to any suspicious or contentious incident would review the game tape and lay a charge if warranted. His Garrymore colleague, Tom Murphy, who was acting as umpire, took charge, when Jarlath retired at the interval. They never call on parties to negotiate and they don't want the umpire involved. Once the umpire had power to order parties to the negotiating table and broker a fair deal. Further frustration came when an equalising goal was disallowed by a contentious umpire decision. What the court was concerned about in that case was that the umpire had failed to achieve fairness as between the parties. Linda Barker chose the school's head of girls games to umpire a rounders match. With the boss away, he steps up to umpire the hour when the kids muck up for the cameras. Watching a park cricketer routinely count to four, then plonk his foot towards the square-leg umpire and slog his way to a ton is not. In his later years, when he was the boundary umpire, he carried a flask of whiskey in his sock to help him see off the cold. I firmly believe that I was sacked from my job as a boundary umpire for being TOO fair. The umpire ignored two huge snicks from Aussie batsman as New Zealand pressed for victory in the third Test. Also, I thought that, towards the end of the match, the umpire was no-balling me unnecessarily, allowing Benjamin to go for big shots. His advice and support during the two games I stood as umpire was very detailed, earnest and helpful. He bowled in the nets on Monday, with Ponting standing as umpire to glean a closer look. The tennis star lost her U.S. Open quarter-final match against after the umpire appeared to make three erroneous calls that went against her. Sensing that the umpire didn't share his wicked sense of humour, Gibbs obliged but put his jumper on inside out, hiding his number. Before the match two minutes silence was observed by both teams as a mark of respect for umpire Annesley who passed way last morning. This would not be a legal catch because the ball is no longer in flight once it hit the umpire who is part of the ground. Show More Sentences Kendall put the ball in the net early in the game but his strike was ruled out because the umpire had already blown for a short corner. Clijsters refused to comment when asked whether Henin-Hardenne might have influenced the umpire by indicating that the ball was out. Line decisions, hit wicket and boundary referrals will continue to be decided by the TV umpire, as per the present system. The umpire instructed him to go to third base, reminding him that a runner gets two bases on an overthrow that goes into dead territory. The umpire of the game oversees the play from a wooden howdah on the back of the largest elephant. She received a warning from the umpire after using foul language and smashing her racket on the clay court. Is their any provision to ban an umpire for his attitude problems and making of ill decisions? The umpire looks at me strangely, as a matter of fact, the whole infield of The Indians team was staring at me. The role of an umpire and a judge is critical to make sure everybody plays by the rules. Twilight competition teams are to provide their own umpire, ball and positional patches. You know, if an umpire were ruling on this one, he'd call it foul for foul-mouthed. It doesn't want to be bound by an international umpire in criminal law, but is happy to do so when the issue is world trade. Personally, do you believe that the third umpire concept is workable in a fast game like hockey? He could not have avoided it because he might have been warned by the umpire for running on the danger area. The ball careened back into fair territory and was caught by pitcher Kip Wells but was ruled a dead ball by plate umpire Travis Katzenmeier. The flag waving was decorous, the cheering polite and the umpire was never once insulted. The Australians then appealed, but the umpire also, not hearing any sound, gave Hobbs not out. The league will not sanction him for lambasting a goal umpire during last Thursday's television commentary. If only the smaller players had kicked accurately and the goal umpire was on our side for once. The sour twist of his punchable mug never failed to register his disgust with the unworthy umpire. Show More Sentences And when he gets the dirty end of the stick from an umpire of the elite panel, he has good reason to feel upset. Or will the data have to be transmitted to a laboratory in Australia for complex and elaborate testing before an umpire can no-ball a bowler for chucking? On the other side one of my friends lost his bet that England would win, so his stance is the umpire should be thanked for giving Browne a life as he was plumb lbw. In the douce world of English cricket, mind you, a raised eyebrow or overly-penetrating stare at an umpire can invoke disgusted letters to the broadsheets. The second great purpose of the monarchy is to be available as an impartial umpire above party when the nation is split by a constitutional crisis. When the ball is dead he shall inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of what has occurred. After a few short balls and full tosses that was smack for four, the same thing happened, and through pure intimidation the umpire had to give it out. Fleming had struggled to pick Lasith Malinga's round-arm deliveries in the first Test at Napier, released from in front of the umpire, after which he had made the request. The plate umpire that day was Lance Barksdale, a Class AAA fill-in. I waited for what I honestly thought would be a safe sign from the umpire only to be pronounced dead at the scene for the final out of the inning. The umpire called him out for stepping out of the batter's box. In between, Lara hit a flurry of boundaries and was involved in a verbal exchange with rival captain Steve Waugh that forced the intervention of umpire David Shepherd. Swearing at an umpire because of fan interference is a quick way not to become a tennis favorite. To me, the worst thing in baseball is when the pitcher is scared to throw the ball over the plate, and then the umpire calls it a strike when it's a foot outside! Sadly the umpire gave him out for the ball hitting his glove. In the bottom of the seventh, Scott Spiezio hit a shot to right field off Pedro Martinez that was ruled a home run by second base umpire Joe West. He hits the stumps, appeals, and the umpire gives him run-out. Finally, excessive appealing, looking at the umpire too long for appealing, or not looking at the umpire for appealing will be punishable by burning at the stake. In the event the two arbitrators fail to agree on an umpire either party shall have the right to submit the matter to the Canadian Arbitration Association. The ball was called out, but the umpire over-ruled the line judge. Show More Sentences Currently two neutral umpires officiate in Test matches while one umpire from the home country stands with a neutral umpire in one-day internationals. Between 1887 and 1902 he stood as umpire in 12 Test matches in Australia. There has to be a system like football and hockey where the umpire is vested with the authority to warn a player according to the nature of the offence. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Manny Ramirez hit a shot down the third base line that caromed off the stands and struck Gerry Davis, the left field line umpire. The ball, however, made contact with umpire Paul Runge, who was positioned on the infield side, and it caromed into short left field behind the shortstop. Calling an umpire a white maggot is as Australian as having a barbecue. He knew when to pick a fight too-when to bait an umpire or tear up a rule book or hurl a third-base bag in order to fire up his team or gin up the fans. Enter no arguments, not even as a peacemaker, referee or umpire. The government's model of collective bargaining, without an umpire and with no provision for parties to negotiate in good faith is the worst of all worlds. We've run off by refusing to have an international umpire in negotiations. Apparently, ever since a female umpire disqualified him from the individual medley at a swimming gala he'd found it difficult to deal with older women. Ruth demanded the home plate umpire inspect the ball, according to multiple writers on hand. Subject to this overriding consideration, the umpire at the bowler's end should stand where he does not interfere with either the bowler's run up or the striker's view. As he jogged back to the centre, the goal umpire signalled a behind. At the time of the play, the umps were working with a three-man crew because plate umpire Bill Miller had left an inning earlier with an injured ankle. The umpire has the right to overrule a line judge or a net judge if the umpire is sure that a clear mistake has been made. But in this case the over-rule from French umpire Sandra de Jankers was the clear mistake. The batsman, Kathryn Leng, asked the umpire dumbfounded if Charlie was going to bowl with a helmet on. The umpire believed, mistakenly, that it was a bump ball and Boucher was allowed to remain at the crease. Off the field and in televised matches, there is often a third umpire who can make decisions on certain incidents with the aid of video evidence. Show More Sentences The third umpire is mandatory under the playing conditions for Test matches and limited overs internationals played between two ICC full members. At the end of a game, the chair umpire also announces the winner of the game and the overall score. In tournament play, the chair umpire announces the winner of the set and the overall score. Game points, set points, and match points are not part of official scoring and are not announced by the chair umpire in tournament play. When the umpire blows the whistle to restart play, four players from each team can move into the centre third to receive the pass. The score was adjusted from 210 overnight owing to an umpire failing to signal a four byes. However, a batsman who is obviously out will normally leave the pitch without waiting for an appeal or a decision from the umpire. A goal is awarded for kicking the ball under the crossbar into the net, signalled by the umpire raising a green flag. If the ball goes over the crossbar, a point is scored and a white flag is raised by an umpire. If the ball goes below the crossbar, a goal, worth three points, is scored, and a green flag is raised by an umpire. The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire. In 1998, Paul Adams of South Africa was caught on video replay by the third umpire giving a send off to a batter. Judges appointed to umpire the matter in contest between them, and to decide where the right lies. The present laws do not specifically address the issue, although the umpire can call dead ball if the batsman is distracted. Tiffin and fellow umpire Darrell Hair stepped in and advised Sangakkara to take a less crowded route between the popping creases. Then when the hotheaded star kept up his tirade against umpire Ray Brodeur, he got two abuse of official penalties. It looked a good catch, but the camera foreshortens the image and an umpire is not going to give it out on a replay. If you're an umpire you're meant to uphold the law so both teams get a fair shake. After the third pitch the umpire told him to take first base. Through doziness or naivety, Bell took it upon himself to act as the umpire. Show More Sentences The umpire miscounted the number of legitimate balls, producing a 22-ball over in which 77 runs were scored, 69 of them by wicketkeeper Lee Germon. The umpire must keep on his toes as the play often occurs around him. The umpire quieted the crowd, so the game could continue in peace. Jones quick pitches. The umpire calls a balk, and the runners advance. Rather than bother with an umpire when Harmison is charging in, why not just place a scarecrow behind the bowling crease, who automatically has his arms outstretched? Throughout the first six innings, Kelly watched his knuckleballs hop wildly toward the plate and usually end up called balls by home plate umpire Scott Higgins. Pattinson over-strode by a mere centimetre, with his heel landing on the popping crease, but the third umpire made the correct call to let Amla stay. Also joining question-master Holly Willoughby, umpire Seann Walsh and captain Bradley Walsh are The Last Leg's Alex Brooker and broadcaster Piers Morgan. The umpire may consider their statements when making a decision. The rule states players or officials must not denigrate or criticise another player or denigrate or criticise an official, umpire, referee or team, the paper further said. The umpire may be assisted by line judges, who determine whether the ball has landed within the required part of the court and who also call foot faults. The umpire has absolute authority to make factual determinations. John Sparling had all but finished his sixth over against the tourists when Umpire Shortt lost count. The two vessels clung together for less than a minute before the Umpire heeled to port and went down. He has bombinated about his career in the Big Leagues twice, in The Umpire Strikes Back and Strike Two. Umpire Peter Wright consulted with his colleague Mike George at square leg before sending a disappointed batsman on his way. Examples from Classical Literature Lowes first attempt at a bunt missed fire and the umpire called a strike on him. The origin of government is simply that two men call in a third for umpire. His business is to carry a green bag with nothing in it, and look like an umpire. He became the umpire of taste, and his word was received as the fiat of fashion. Better, he urged, to be umpire than participant in so ungrateful a contest. The center fielder refused to go after it and the umpire yielded, throwing out another old ball. When it was noticed that no umpire ever survived a game, umpiring got to be unpopular. Who shall settle the terms of peace, and in case of disputes what umpire shall decide between them and compel acquiescence? I refer the matter to an umpire, and shall expect you to submit to his verdict. Where it stopped rolling an umpire marked and called the distance. An umpire should be with each outpost and with each scouting patrol. The working rules were signed by the joint committee and the umpire. Eliot was at bat, and the umpire had just called the second strike on him. In the third eclogue of Virgil we have two rivals and an umpire. Third-base umpire Larry Young initially called it a home run before all the umpires met just beyond shortstop and changed it to a ground-rule double. We need fewer meek smiles and polite handshakes at the end of tennis matches and more yelling obscenities, kicking over bottles of barley water and biting the umpire. The provision is, that the parties at variance shall each choose four judges out of the neutral cantons, who, in case of disagreement, choose an umpire. When the battle was at its height, a Sprat lifted its head out of the waves and said that he would reconcile their differences if they would accept him as an umpire. Those days over, he enters the arena as Umpire, Referee or linesman. The Turkish Umpire stronger than at any time since the crimean war. Show More Sentences Umpire Kader Nouni came down to the court to speak with the sisters, who carried on, but Serena's fourth double fault in a row meant it was becoming a grim spectacle. And I will place within them as a guide My Umpire CONSCIENCE, whom if they will hear, Light after light well us'd they shall attain, And to the end persisting, safe arrive. Find more words! 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