Word: batting
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...recent addition to the Sox, but obviously an old kin in spirit, Dick Stuart still hasn't quite learned the knack of running. But then with his big, authoritative bat, he doesn't have to hustle on the base paths; he either homers or strikes out. Singles seem beneath his dignity...
...however, it was one of those games that you read about in novels, but very rarely see. B.U. held a 4-1 advantage at the end of eight innings. There had been few clean hits up to this point. The only extra base hit was a triple off the bat of B.U.'s Steve Gordon in the eighth inning which set up the Terriers' only earned run of the game. Harvard managed only six singles...
Three other Middles who were bother-some last year return to the current team. Centerfielder Ray Snyder picked up two RBI's against Del Rossi and first baseman Henry Kettelhodt was two for four. Second baseman Ron Terwilliger was unsuccessful with his bat, but stopped numerous potential hits with superb fielding...
Sargent, who played JV ball last year, did an unusually fine job of fielding on the Southern swing, coming up with a number of tough chances. His bat is a bit weak, however, and Shepard hopes he can add meat to his .210 batting average...
Exploring (NBC, 12:30-1:30 p.m.). The program includes a reading of Casey at the Bat and an explanation of why a baseball curves when thrown. Color...