I have already said that this is about 2014. The call was made, neither coach played under protest. In my best Italian accent "basta" (it's over). What concerns me are the statements in the paper, attributed to Tom, that the rule doesn't need to be edited. I don't know if Tom actually said that, or if he still believes that. The need for an interpretation indicates a need for editing if nothing else.
I have edits that I'm working up the chain thru the local board.
As to original intent, if you look at the VHSL Sports Medicine Advisory Council minutes from the Fall of 2011 - they voted to copy the Pensylvania policy, and in the case of 7 innings it said 4 days rest. There was no early return after 2 or 3 days. That wasn't added until around Sept of 2012 and voted on in December. I told Tom at that time that there would be confusion about the early return, provided suggested edits, but it was too late given the VHSL process.