Word: appealed
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...alone and not as part of the fielding assistance; while the pitcher is to be charged with an error for every base given on called balls. No players are allowed to dispute any decision of the umpire under heavy penalties, and the captain alone is to be allowed to appeal in case of any decision involving a palpable misinterpretation of the rules. These are the only important changes in the rules...
...which says: 'A side having touched the ball down in their opponents' goal shall try at goal, either by a place kick or a punt-out.' That is, either is a try at goal. Hence, if either is successful the touchdown does not count. As far as any appeal to a committee or to a convention is concerned, the rule added in October effectually disposes of this question. The rule reads as follows: Rule 65 - 'In all cases not fully covered in the rules, the referee's decision shall be final...
...movement is to continue its usefulness an endowment must be secured; for this purpose these circulars make an appeal. It is hoped that it will be successful...
Some complaints have been made that the doubles in the tennis tournament are not being played off more promptly, and that the present fair weather has not been turned to better purpose. We scarcely like to make mention of the Tennis Association, or to appeal to its officers, who fully realize the dignity of their position; but we humbly propose that they make one tiny effort to satisfy somebody, and then we shall let them go the even tenor of their way for some months to come, at least...
...results have been so satisfactory that your committee has determined to raise a permanent fund of $100,000, if the community responds, as we believe it will, to our appeal. This will make it unnecessary to ask for any more temporary help, and will keep this noble institution in full operation. A few large contributions of $10,000 or $5000 from the wealthy and liberal will assure the success of this undertaking. Several subscriptions have been already obtained, and your committee hopes that by the end of the year this important object may be secured...