Hitting Tips From Pesky on Wrist Action and Contact
Boston Red Sox infielder Johnny Pesky, a .315 career hitter and noted baserunner, shares hitting advice. He emphasizes striking the ball where pitched, using a short swing, seeing spin, and hitting with the meat of the bat to reach base and set up the lineup. He credits Ted Williams for endorsing wrist and hand engagement.
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Collins Beats Chavez In 10 Rounds In Boston Return
Tommy Collins of Boston defeated Fabela Chavez of Los Angeles by a 10 round technical verdict at the Boston Garden. Both fighters are among six listed by the National Boxing Association for an elimination tournament while champion Sandy Saddler serves in the U S Army. Collins weighed 129.3 pounds, Chavez slightly lighter.
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New Wrestling Sensation to Appear in City
Lu Kimm a new sensation from Manchuria joins the Winchester Airport Speedway card next Wednesday. He faces Ko la Kwarana in a 30 minute bout after a TV win in Baltimore over the Golden Terror. Headliner Antonio Rocca meets the Golden Terror in a one hour time limit bout.
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Bristol's Prize Rookies Lead Pirate Farm Team
Bristol Virginia Tennessee town buzzes over a loaded Appalachi an League squad. Rocket Necciai, 19, struck out 27 in a nine inning no hitter and 24 more in a 7-1 win over Kingsport. Bill Bell, 18, added 20 strikeouts in his first start and 17 in a 1-0 win in his second. Frank Ramsey, Ken Miller, and Don Deveau also star as the Pirates’ farm system stocks Bristol with top prospects.
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Lussier Seeks Niagara Falls Return In Ball Run
Jean Lussier, the prior Niagara Falls rubber ball rider, plans a second attempt on the American side with a three layer rubber ball around an aluminum frame seeking a sponsor and a $10000 fee. He attributes past success to scientific preparation and a year of work costing seven thousand dollars.
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Highland Avenue Team Climbs Past Episcopal Nine 17 3
Highland Avenue softball routed Episcopal 17 to 3 at Senseney Park. B Hoover and G Vaught homered guiding a 14 hit attack while W Swanson worked all nine innings for Highland, fanning six and yielding eight hits. Episcopal pitcher M Semples allowed 14 hits and four walks as eight Episcopal errors fueled the blowout.
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Catholic Men Vote To Form Knights Of Columbus Group
Fifty men at Sacred Heart Church hall voted to organize a local Knights of Columbus council. The Holy Name Society committee led by Ed Startzman and appointed by President Frank Mazura made the decision after talks by three representatives of the Douglas White Council of Arlington Virginia. The Knights of Columbus Valley Council will be chartered once insurance members are signed.
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Hudson N C Girl Spelling Bee Champion Crowned
Doris Ann Hall, 13, of Hudson, N C, won the National Spelling Bee after spelling down Marjorie Foliart, 13, of Grat ton Pa, in the 38th round on the final test word Farruginous. Hall claimed 500 dollars and a trip to New York as top prize, besting 50 state champions.
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Truman Signs Pension Bills For Disabled Vets
President Truman signed two bills boosting pensions for disabled veterans. The measures are expected to raise annual government costs to more than four hundred million dollars.
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