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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
10
A coaching guide explains third baseman duties on cut off plays with runners on base. It covers positioning, judging ball flight, deciding when to cut off throws, and prioritizing preventing tying runs. It includes drills, strategies, and anecdotal tips from Wilbur Cooper and practice advice.
The article is the twenty second in a boys baseball instruction series by Honus Wagner. It previews future columns on infielding outfielding and base running and notes past chapters are available from the newspaper. A 112 page book How to Play can be ordered from Tax Sroxtina News in St Louis for fifty cents.
Iloane and 51 sophomores head a strong lineup for the Providence Stakes at Naragansett Park on August 25. Errard King and Fisherman top a group that includes Punkin Vine and High Gun, fresh from major triumphs and aiming for three-year-old honors.
This week in the Inter Town Softball League features General Radio against Dewey and Almy and Concord versus Falcons tonight. Monday August 16 shows Reformatory facing Dewey and Almy, followed by Concord vs General Radio Tuesday and T I C versus Falcons. Wednesday pits T I C against Dewey and Almy, and Thursday matches Reformatory against General Radio with Concord versus Falcons.
Concord blanked Stow 8 0 on O Neil s two hit gem Marlboro shut out West Concord 6 0 and Littleton defeated Groton Fallon. West Concord fell out of playoff contention as Concord surged with the win. West Concord managed four hits led by Matt Seipe with two.
Maine Chauve Farm's Jet Action winner of the 79th Withers at Belmont is named along with stablemate Pelouse as nominees. Wheatley Stable lists Pull Flight and Goyama from Woodvalé Farm as notable contenders in upcoming races.
A neighborhood tale from last winter tells of an old gander who lost his mate and found a new ally in Lynne. She hand feeds the geese daily, and the family, led by the gander, guards the brood as they travel to the pond each day.
UCLA zoologist Melvin Cohen describes the crustacean statocyst as a built in speedometer and balance organ. The sac contains sand and fluid that press on tiny hairs to send brain messages about up or down, direction, tilt and ocean floor vibrations. Eastern lobsters appear superior to Pacific ones in this function.
Dahlgren Illinois report notes Mrs M L Hunter turned 92 and reunites with Edith Elliott, also 92, whom she hadn't seen since they were schoolmates over 80 years ago though they live within 50 miles. The column mentions big U S savings bonds.
A fragment reflects a plan to invest funds in stock, with a note about waiting until the next summer. The sentence admits a past misstep and hints at future timing. No additional context.
General Electric announces a 20 million dollar expansion program for its direct current motor and general manufacturing department in Erie Pennsylvania. The project will take two to three years with production to start in early 1955. Existing 9000 workers will see a small increase as production moves from Lynn Massachusetts and Fort Wayne Indiana to the Erie plant.
Syracuse dispatch reports children under 12 will enter the New York state fair free on Sept 4 and 5 with the 108th edition saluting the dairy industry. After the first two days admission drops to 25 cents.
Hollywood reports Miss Brazil with extra hips and all will work in films next month backed by stars who defended hip measurements. Stars discuss hip bust balance while several say extra hip size can improve the overall figure and film potential.
New Haven Corin officials allocate 690000 to fix a 27 year dispute over front and rear entries at Bascott Junior High School. The two inlets lead to a single stairway with misleading fire escapes, a wartime delay, and a building described as an architectural nightmare by the mayor.
Fragmentary text suggests city officials scheduling actions and noted delays. The garbled lines reference transit, relief, and pupils, with unclear roles or outcomes.
The Boston England Electric announces a stock dividend payable to shareholders of record on a specified date. President Irit states the issue will be underwritten and unsubscribed shares may be purchased by underwriters.
A brief Albany UP report states a cat named Rusty survived a woodshed fire after a woman found the scene and saved the animal. The article lacks clear dates or additional context.
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