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Veteran umps to work World Series

Associated Press

Thursday, October 22, 2009

NEW YORK -- Stung by a rash of blown calls in the playoffs, Major League Baseball is breaking tradition and sticking with only experienced umpires for the World Series. Longtime crew chiefs Joe West, Dana DeMuth and Gerry Davis, along with Brian Gorman, Jeff Nelson and Mike Everitt will handle the games, three people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press this week. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made. In 24 of the ...

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