3363ewf@houxm.UUCP (07/28/83)
I beleive it was in Monday's or Tuesday's USA Today paper that the appropriate rules were spelled out. One rule had to do with pinetar on the bat and it clearly stated that if it is detected in excess, then the bat shall not be allowed in play period. Nothing about declaring the batter out after the fact. This principal was upheld in Mayberry vs Angels. The rule that applies when a batter shall be called out because of an improper bat clearly states those reasons, e.g. cork, sanded down, lead. NOTHING about pinetar. qed Gene houxm!3363ewf