The facts are clear
1. Earl called the 2 ball, didn't pocket it but pocketed the 10 ball
2. Shaw called him on the "illegally pocketed 10 ball"
3. The ref knew the rules, if called ball not made in called pocket then inning is over.
4. The ref Reviewed the evidence and then Lied, calling the 2...
You mentioned that the 10 ball went on the break 7 times. Any info on who made these breaks and what pockets they were made into? Just wondering if counting the 10 on the break would have made the event more exciting.