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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1957
Page
12
A reminiscence of Texan wartime era baseball detailing the use of the spitball by Wachtel and the Cats. It recalls the risks, the rules, and opinions from players like Henry Moore and Possum Moore on catching the pitch, the locker room anecdotes, and a reunion with old teammates.
A quote from Wach tel recalls Jake as a hands-off coach who prioritized winning over training rules. He watched players drift into the clubhouse and remarked, I don't see how you fellows do it, but it's all right, just so you keep winning.
Dr Cary Middlecoff explains that subtle body movements between taking the putter back and striking the ball ruin short putts. The cure is to stand still until the ball is hit and keep the putter face square to the intended line. The note ends with a mail offer for a booklet and mentions Valmy Thomas, a 27 year old Giants catcher.
WICINTA Kan Lowry Air Force Base of Denver remained in the running today for the National Non Pro Baseball title with a 7 6 victory over Elkhorn Neb in a game delayed by a 63 inning Jasper Tex win over Lexington Ky Earlier Casa Grande Ariz shut out Ponchatoula La 6 0 on the one hit pitching of Dave Baldwin Three games were second round pairings but only Elkhorn fell under marathon double elimination rules Today's schedule includes first round games Wichita Kan vs Tampa Fla Macon Ga vs Boise Idaho and Columbia Mo vs Pea Ridge NC in Seattle this is tapering off day in the champion s camp
Kenneth Heileman a Kirkwood Missouri salesman led the Western Amateur Golf Championship qualifying at Old Warson Country Club with a 70 the only sub par round. Edgar Updegraf Ed Brantley and Ward Wettlaufer followed at 71 with Chick Evans at 79. After 18 more holes the low 50 plus tie teams advance to 36 holes Wednesday and the final match play starting Thursday.
Thirteen Lawrence Country Club swimmers competed Friday and Saturday in the Missouri Valley AAU meet in Topeka. Team coaches Mahlon Ball and George Denny led the group. The 200-meter free relay placed second in 3 26 4 with Jeff Allen John Hamilton Chris Barteldes and Steve Allen. Carol Chaney was third in the 40-meter breaststroke with a 1 03.7 net time. Dave Schwegler placed fourth in the intermediate boys 50 meter freestyle with 33.7. Justin Hill was fourth in the junior division with 29 8. Steve Allen finished fifth in the mid ret division. Several swimmers competed but did not place.
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