Cameras have second guessed the umpires on a crucial play in yesterday's World Series game, but the official word last night was that nothing could be done about it.
The play in dispute was Feller's attempt to pick Boston's Phil Masi off second base during the eighth inning. Umpire Bill Stewart of the National League called Masi safe, and he went on to score the Braves' winning--and only--run on a single by Holmes.
Cloveland Manager Lou Boudreau, who handled Feller's throw, had argued with Stewart over his decision, and Associated Press pictures of the game indicate that he may have been right. They show Boudreau putting the tag on Masi as he slid back into second. Stewart could not be reached for comment.
Will Harridge, president of the American League, when shown the pictures, smiled and said: "Officially, he's safe."
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