Brick hands and hand relaxation in fielding drills
A relaxation expert argues tight hands cause errors in baseball and softball. A simple drill teaches clenching then releasing the hands, plus use of a light tennis ball to develop a relaxed give when handling grounders. Readers are invited to join Sports College for free instruction and CBC radio tips.
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Ee Li
Marty Marion
Faidie Joost
Phil Rizzuto
George Stirnweixs
Bill Miller
Sports College
Box 99
Toronto 1
Ontario
CBC
Jook
Pakistan to buy nine helicopters for locust control
The government plans a fleet of twelve helicopters to combat locusts and plant pests, while far away reports note caribou returning to northern lands from near Churchill Manitoba. Deep underground air shelters are planned for Plymouth to aid postwar rebuilding. A Cornwall woman cleans 7000 square feet of parish church as thanks for a new home. A Swansea priest seeks old wool socks to sell for church funds. Michel Berthole, 18, survived a 65 foot fall onto a mattress, then broke his ankle after another fall from a passing truck.
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Michel Berthole
la Rochelle
France
Moose Jaw Mayor Insures Beard for Policy Challenge
Moose Jaw Saskatchewan mayor L H Lewry takes out a 1000 policy on his beard as part of Swift Current frontier days events. The plan runs from April 18 to July 15 and covers damage from fire windstorm acids and several other perils within Canada and the continental U S A.
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Moose Jaw
Sask
L. H Lewry
Kenneth Rutherford
Swift Current
Saskatchewan Government Insurance Office
Canada
Continental
United States of America
Manitoba farmers to vote on coarse grain marketing plan
The Manitoba Farmers Protective Association hosts a two day Brandon convention in June. President Bruce MacKenzie says the plebiscite aims to decide if farmers want marketing of coarse grains under the compulsory wheat board. If the measure fails Manitoba would repeal the act requiring sale through the board.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Farmers’ Protective Association
Brandon
Bruce MacKenzie
Manitoba
Compulsory Wheat Board
Recollections of Revenge and Fashionable Footwear
A column blends sensational anecdotes from early 20th century Britain. It recounts Sarah Hyslop of London leaving fifty three grooms waiting at the church, a tale of gendered revenge. It also traces high heel origins to court fashion and a noted inventor’s height propaganda.
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Byron
Sarah Hyslop
London
Vesta Victoria
Sarah
Crossword Puzzle Clue List Partial Scan
Word list fragments include vegetables cereals public venue across reach child’s game amazed pulpy fruit knock within on the ocean musical note command footlike part occurrence Hebrew letter electrical reluc ta Greek letter sheet occup y seat pronoun tell misrepresent samarium season man’s name nothing Malay pewter coin juice of plant.
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Ocean
Veal Rollups in Stuffing and Casserole Style
A veal roast used in two ways. First roll squares with stuffing, brown, simmer with water about 45 minutes. Then a second method combines onions, bread crumbs, bran, cheese, and stock for a hearty veal casserole.
Maltese Labor May Be Imported
Edmonton reports plans to bring thousands of Maltese workers to Canada to address labor shortages in agriculture and forestry. Fred Newcombe, secretary of the federal provincial farm labor committee, backs the proposal as a solution to staffing gaps.
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Edmonton
Canada
Fred Newcombe
Farm Labor Committee
Weekly Tip Bursting Utensils Cue for Quick Cooling
When a pot of food starts to burn, set it in cold water and move contents to another pot. This quick method prevents burnt flavors and preserves the dish.
Average life of a dollar bill around nine months
A postal citable note states the typical lifespan of a one dollar bill is about nine months before it wears out or is replaced. The fact highlights currency circulation and needs for replacement.
300 Mile Freight Trek Nears Goal Across Far North
The Tavani to Churchill freight swing, using tractors and sleighs, endures blizzards and fog as it aims to deliver a lead to Tavani within six weeks, weather permitting. Thomas Lamb reports daily from Churchill, coordinating repairs, supply drops, and crew shifts across the barren ice and open water.
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Iland
Hudson Bay Shore
Tavani
Churchill
Winnipes
Thomas Lamb
Pas
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