Beeping balls help blind play baseball
In Lawrence Kansas visually impaired players compete in deep softball using a beeping ball and beepers on bases. A sighted pitcher and catcher support blindfolded fielders as they run to beeps and pitches. The game tests balance and hearing more than sight.
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Abner Doubleday
Lawrence
Charlie Vassallo
Vassallo
Tom Allison
Gary
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Gary Marshall
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Military servants cost millions in federal spending
Senate aide William Proxmire cites that 363 enlisted servants are assigned to top generals including Haig and Brown, costing the public between 3.6 and 5.4 million yearly. He notes four aides for Haig, three to one for others, and asks why civilian leaders lack similar luxuries.
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Acton ends baseball career after elbow tear vs UCLA
Golfer Rick Acton, a southpaw pitcher for the University of Washington, saw his baseball career halted after tearing elbow tendons in a game against UCLA.
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Rick Acton
University of Washington
UCLA
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