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...weekly training bulletin, distributed to every member of the force, was almost entirely devoted to "Etiquette in Police Work." Officers were told to drop such forms of address as "bud," "chum," "fellow" and "lady" in favor of "sir," "madame" and "miss." Other command tips: "Remember that your thoughts and emotions are revealed by facial expression, tone of voice or a gesture. No matter how cynical a police officer becomes, he should not let feelings affect his behavior in public. Never raise your voice. A big mouth does not indicate a big brain." When responding to a complaint, the policeman should...
...Oklahoma, after losing its opener to Santa Clara in 1948, won 31 consecutive victories before facing Kentucky in this post-season classic. The Wildcats promptly shattered the string, 13-7, and Bud Wilkinson and his Sooners had to start all over once more. Who was the famous winning coach and his equally famous quarterback who engineered the upset...
...family with more than two children and put sterility drugs in the public water supplies: it is a pity that their parents did not have the foresight to have themselves sterilized before they had had one too many children. That would have been nipping the problem in the bud...
...second. It is Montreal Rightfielder Rusty Staub making a sliding, onehanded catch. It is Yankee Centerfielder Bobby Murcer bowling over the catcher at home plate. It is Atlanta Leftfielder Ralph Garr running out from under his hat as he steals yet another base. It is New York Mets Shortstop Bud Harrelson pirouetting over second base to begin a double play. It is Pittsburgh Leftfielder Willie Stargell pounding a thunderous drive. It is Kansas City Royals Centerfielder Amos Otis cutting down a runner at the plate with a perfect throw. And it is San Francisco Shortstop Chris Speier backhanding...
...this season he has beaten out 32 infield hits. He is also learning to apply his speed to his slightly uncertain fielding. In a game against the New York Mets-which Garr won in the 12th inning by uncharacteristically blasting an opposite-field home run-he robbed Met Shortstop Bud Harrelson of a sure triple with a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch at full gallop. "They say a man can't outrun a baseball," groaned Harrelson, "but Ralph Garr...