Jenkins Finds Help in Psychiatry to Save Pitching Form
Former Cub star Ferguson Jenkins recalls his July 1973 visit to a Chicago psychiatrist after a disastrous season surge. He describes relief from talking openly, the impact on his family, and how therapy coincided with improved performance after a trade to Texas Rangers. He credits mental help for regaining confidence and notes plans to reconnect with the doctor when back in Chicago.
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Standings and schedule mix in multi-league wrap
United Press International rounds up National and American League standings with St. Louis, Montreal, New York and Philadelphia leading. It lists results from Wednesday and Friday games, upcoming matchups, and a Rams signing note for Rick Hayes from the University of Washington.
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Instructional golf swing guidance and ball contact tips
The speaker describes moving the ball forward slightly then seating under it with the right side. They advise arriving into the ball along the intended line with the clubhead and arms aligned to catch the first strike before lifting up. The tone is didactic and aims to improve contact and line through a specific swing sequence.
Cal Poly coach named US Freestyle team coach manager
Vaughan Hitchcock of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has been named coach manager of the 1974 U.S. Freestyle wrestling team for the World Cup in Istanbul Turkey from September 2 to 4. This marks the second consecutive year he serves in the post following Tehran 1973.
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Village CC Women’s Golf Cross Country Winners
The Village Country Club Women’s Golf Association held a cross country competition this week. Winners include Edna Stanley Mildred Morgan Jean Sullivan Mary Tripp Viv Irvine Muriel Sandor Bernice Flack Elsie Briscoe and Mary Lou Griffin. May medallist was Evelyn MacLeod.
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Bruins Eye Fourth Straight NCAA Track Title
UCLA coach Jim Bush aims for a fourth consecutive NCAA track championship as his Bruins compete at the 53rd annual meet in Austin Texas. Rivalries include Tennessee Brigham Young and Texas El Paso with Bush favoring Californians and bemoaning foreign players on rival squads. Ronald Bachman of Brigham Young set a meet decathlon record while UCLA emphasizes a United States oriented field.
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