Word: reliefs
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Auden fretted about his passport, which might not reach him in time for a scheduled April 1 departure for Israel. A young divorcee about to leave on vacation was upset because the strike prevented her child-support payment from reaching her on time. To others, the strike brought welcome relief from business pressures. "It's wonderful not to receive any mail," said an editor employed by a New York publishing firm. "For the first time in years, I've been able to clear my desk." Critic Dwight Macdonald lamented a missing check and a manuscript stalled somewhere in the pipeline...
Bernhard, a pitcher in high school, will be tried as a left-handed relief pitcher. Park does not intend to use him more than a few innings at a time...
After appearing in relief last year, Curt Tucker will probably gain a starting berth. A right-handed junior, Tucker pitches over the top and relies on his fastball. "All he needs is confidence to be a fine starter," Park said...
...Kidwell, Dave Fierke, and John Todd all return from last year's relief staff. Park will try them in both long and short relief situations...
Pete Bernhard, considered by many of the visiting coaches to be Harvard's leading pro-ball prospect, has moved from first base to right field. According to Park, Bernhard prefers the outfield. A pitcher in high school, Bernhard is also being tried as a relief pitcher this spring...