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C. National Player Eligibility Rule Interpretations. The National
Americanism and Children & Youth Division shall make interpretations of
national rules.
1. All requests for interpretations must be in writing and routed through
the appropriate department baseball chairman or department adjutant.
Telegrams, e-mail and fax copies are considered written requests. Failure
to follow this procedure may result in suspensions and/or forfeiture of
fees.
