Anatomy of a high school wrestling match from many viewpoints
A Cedar Rapids essay follows a wrestler parent coach official and spectator through a typical high school meet. It contrasts roles from wrestler to ref while detailing nerves strategy and the clash on the mat with vivid behind the scenes notes. The narrator Chuck Swore reflects on coaching officiating parenting and competing perspectives.
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The Real McCoy and Cant Explained in Reader Letters
Florence Warner of Philadelphia and Maurice J Lichtman of Westville submit questions and anecdotes. Elijah J. McCoy of Ypsilanti is cited for an oiling device. Cant defined as whining beggar speech or specialized jargon.
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Florence Warner
Philadelphia
Elijah J. McCoy
Ypsilanti, Mich
Maurice J. Lichtman
Westville, N.J
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