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' -J-'--- - - 4r*??r •;*?•*% '-- - :i ' ~_ -' •-? y, •> if- +*'-• "v **&5 *•-* •' ,M ^: ^W< W> ^'-'^Si* * ' THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER PITCHING Carl Hubbell ' From the book "How to Play" published by 0j)f Sporting JfaM Chapter 6 NATURAL DELIVERY BEST the hitter, is the pitch which will kill you. The curve is snap and spin; snap of the wrist and spin on the ball. . If a boy never threw a ball in his life, he would make his first pitch in the way which felt best for his arm, and which was natural for him. That is your best delivery, and it is also ,the best for a big leaguer. Your natural throwing motion will enable you to put more on the ball, and come closer to the strike zone than any other way. Do not become a pitcher who throws from several angles-- one sidearm, one threequarters motion, one overhand. I have never seen a pitcher who used two-three kinds of delivery who had good control, and that applies to the major leagues, too. No pitcher can have confidence in so many deliveries and if he has to wonder which will give him his best chance to make a strike, then he is going to have trouble getting one. The same thought is true of the number of different pitches a boy tries to use. I never saw any pitcher with five or six kinds of action on the ball who could get all his pitches over the plate consistently. Even if a boy can learn as many as five different pitches, these will be no good to him unless he can put them in the strike zone. I have seen pitchers in Organized Ball experimenting with new pitches during a game. There is no worse fault. In competition you must stick to the pitches you know will work. Remember this principle: If you are facing a good hitter, you are not likely to cross him up with a different kind of pitch, and you may be giving him something much easier to hit. Stick to the three sound pitches we have discussed. With the finesse in speed which you will pick up, you will have everything in the world you need to succeed. Just one more point about delivery. Always grip the ball the same, no matter what the pitch. If you hold the ball across the seams for your fast ball, then hold it across the seams for the curve, slider, knucklcr, or whatever you throw. 'As related to Joe King. • The best way for a boy to learn to do it right, so that he doesn't have to stop and think on every play, is to picture himself as the pitcfyer whenever he is on the bench, or just watching a game. Figure out from pitch to _ pitch Just what you would do if you were the pitcher and a play came your way. Then you will be playing the game all the time, and not make a mistake on the mound because you already have .made, it on the bench and found yourself to be wrong. I might relate here how we judge pitchers at Melbourne, in^rder to prove that you do not have to be a baseball genius to start your career in a minor league. We have the facilities at our base to give tryout pitchers plenty of time to run and get their legs in shape before they pitch. About the fifth day they warm up with the catchers and put a little something on the ball. After a week we hold squad games, and the test begins. Our Giant observers like to see a comparatively good fast ball--not necessarily a fireball-- pitched with a smooth delivery. Then they look for baseipall instinct. After that, they want to know whether a boy can throw a curve, or seems the adaptable type who can learn to throw one readily. That's all. You can see you do not have to be a highly scientific pitcher to win a chance in the major leagues. You may wonder why we do not demand a good curve from our prospects at Melbourne. The reason is that we have learned that most boys do not have much of a curve, because they try to throw it at fast as the fast ball. That simply will not work. The ball will spin, but it will not break. Too many young pitchers ignore the purpose of the curve. It isn't meant to be thrown past the batter. The •curve is intended to deceive the hitter, first because it is a change of speed from the fast ball, and second because it does break. There is not much point in throwing a curve unless you are sure it is going to break. You must make certain that & will break, because the Curve which doesn't, and hangs up over the plate ior TJvit is the sixth in a series of articles to help give proper instruction to boys in How to Play Baseball. Future columns will include btfielding, Catching, Outfielding and Base Running. Chapters prior to this are available from this newspaper, or you ttn order "HOW TO PLAY," consisting of 112 pages, from THE SPOKTCHC Nrwt, 201t Washington Ave., Su Louis 3, Mo., for fifty cents a copy. Easier Services In Local Churches Continued from Page 1 Adoration throughout the day at Christ the King Catholic church at Wonder Lake, with evening services at 7:30, including rosary and Benediction. On Friday, the Mass of the Presanctified will (be read at 9 o'clock and1 evening devotions will be at the usual hour of 7:30. Holy Saturday, the Blessing of the New Fire and other so: vices will be at 9 o'clock. Confessions will be heard after devotions on Thursday and Friday apd on Saturday between 4 md 5 o'clock for children and from 7 to 8:30 o'clock for adults. On Sunday, there will be a Low Mass at 3 o'clock and a High Mass at 10, with tlie mixed choir under direction of Mvs.-Robert Widen, and John Van Kanegan as organist. They have selected the Mlssa Brevis by Montagni. St, John's Catftolle Evening devotions on Holy Thursday . at St. John's Catholic church, Johnsburg. will be at 7:30 o'clock, with the entire congregation taking part in the prayers and hymns. On Good Friday, th$ Mass of the Presanctified will begin at 8 o'clock. The afterncm will be reserved for private devotions and Friday evening at 7:30 there will be Stations of the Cross and Veneration of the Relic of the Cross. The Blessing of the New Fire the Baptismal water and the Easter water will take place at 8 o'clock Holy Saturday, to be followed by the Holy Mass. Rites on Easter Sunday will be the same as on Sundays, at 7, 8:30, 10 and 11:30 o'clock. The 8:30 High Mass will be sung by iiie children's choir and the 1ft o'clock Mass by the senior choir. Benediction will follow the 10 o'clock Mass. . Moll en ry Bible Church At McHenry's Bible church, the Sunday School service will be conducted at 9:45 o'clock and the worship service at 11 in the McDermott building in Lakemoor. The McHenry high school auditorium will attract members of f\e church at 7:30 that evening for a special Easier Sunday program, including the showing of a film, "Adventure Into Faith." " The Sunday School will hays A program in pantomime por^ traying Christ's life, death and resurrection. There will also be special music. A free will offering will be placed In the build, ing fund. There will be a candlelight rite and a Communion service at 8 o'clock in the McDermott building on Good Friday. St. Mary's Episcopal At St. Mary's JBpiscopfc! church, Crystal Lake, services will be conducted from' noon Co 3 p.m. on Good Friday, with meditation oo the Seven Words. On Holy Saturday, the Blessing of the Paschal Candle and baptisms will take pliee at "4 p.m. , Holy Communion rites held at the church on Easter Sunday at 8, 9:30 and>U.«jn. Lillian Sayler " Buried Saturday Continued from Page 1 also belonged to the R.N.A. She served as an officer in the local Red Cross chapter, and was awarded an honorary pin for her many years of service. The church also claimed her talents and in addition to assisting in the work of the Ladies' Aid, she also taught Sunday School classes. For a number of years, Mrs. Sayler was a writer for the McHenry Plaindealer, where her unusual talent along this line was admired by , its many readers. She also wrote for a time for the Fox Valley Mirror. One of the most extensive pieces of work she did as a Plaindealer writer was in helping to compile the sixtieth anniversary edition, which was at that time, in 1935, the largest Plaindealer ever printed. She was preceded In death a year and a half ago by her husband. Survivors include one son, Dr. J. Eugene Sayler of McHenry; a daughter, Mrs. Marion Alt man of Detroit, Mich.; a brother, Dr. Joel Wheeler of McHenry; a sister, Mabel Wheeler, and seven grandchildren. Last rites were conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday from the Peter M. Justen A Son chapel, with Rev. J. Elliott Ooitoett officiating. Burial was in Wood" land cemetery. ~ Hospitality Shines on Easter Morning GENE ARNOLD. WELL KNOWN PERSONALITY IN RADIO. DEAD Gene Arnold, well known to radio listeners as a featured performer on the WKNR Minstrels several years ago, died at his Kissimmee, Fla., home Tuesday at the age of 73. He was a frequent visitor to this community and was a close friend of the late "Pink" Harrison and of Mrs. Harrison. Mr. Arnold sang and danced years ago in Broadway shows and became a friend of Victor Herbert. When radio became popular Mr. Arnold became nationally known as interlocutor of the minstrel show which enjoyed such popularity. Begin the Easter brunch with Hot Cross Buns, fresh fruit and coffee wnile the springtime Casserole bakes and sausages cook. Easter Sunday is meant to be observed in the morning. The very name is thought to have come, in part, from the Vord meaning "dawn" in Sanskrit, an ancient language. . ' This year, your Easter brunch can be served leisurely. Hearty appetites brought home from sunrise services can be satisfied immediately with Hot Cross Buns, oven warmed while the coffee perks. The spice of the buns traditionally typifies the spices brought by.the faithful women to the tomb on that first Easter morning. With the buns, serve a refreshing surprise--fresh pineapple and strawberries--designed for eating at ease. While your family and guests are enjoying the first course you will have time to combine and bake the entree--Springtime Casserole--a cloud-light fondue which features cheese and bread cubes folded into beaten egg whites. Most of the kitchen time can be taken care of the day before by grating the cheese, cubing the bread and preparing the fruit. Springtime Casserole x • -i tablespoons shortening or cups milk • margarine * cup (tt pound) grated 4% tablespoons flour processed cheese 1 teaspoon salt 3 egg yolks, beaten. Dash cayenne pepper V* cups soft Vs" brejtd cubes 8 egg whites Melt shortening in a small saucepan. Blend in flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Add milk and cook until thick. Add cheese and stir until cheese VMaUa Cfo/liiallv a fist A* a j j _ _ i i -- greased 1% quart CASSeFOle* ooi* cuscme in a pan of hot water and bake in a slow oven (325*F.) for one hour. Serva immediately. YIELD: 6 servings. It Pays to Advertise In The McHenry Plaindealei WE OFFER YOU CONGRATULATIONS Friendr and relatives helped Mrs. Andrew Miller, a former McHenry resident celebrate her eighty-eighth birthday anniversary earlier this month. The party was held at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Jane Karowski, in Chicago. Among guests present to enjov a buffet supper were Mrs. Adeline Karowsky, Marvin and Bonnie Karowsky, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dolan and daughter, Eileen, Mrs. Marion Miers, Mrs. Mary Stubenrauch, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Macholl, Mrs. Rose Wasik, Steve Karowsky and children, Johnny, Marty and Karen. For Easter Thursday, April IS, 1954 News About Our Servicemea FAR EAST (FHTNC) -- Marine Pfc. Norman H. Schmaling, son of Mr. and Mrs. George O. Schmaling of Route 3, landed on Iwo Jima with the 3rd Marine division during the recent "Operation Flag Hoist." • | Nine years and a month after the first landing, the Marinep came through the surf and dug out a beachhead in the familiar volcanic ash, amid ruin of Worl4 War II. They powered their way inland, directing their attacks against an "enemy" force acted out realistically by the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines who had spent a month digging in for the "battle." Following Mjccessfnl completion of the mission --• to seize, occupy and defend IWo Jima -- memorial services were held for the more than 4,000 Marines and Sailors who gave their lives ia 1945 to take the island for use as an American air base, . r Colored Easter Chicks at ..the Farmers Mill. 49 NOTICE THE GIFT PORT WILL BE CLOSED BEGIN. NING MONDAY, APRIL 19 FOR SEVERAL DAYS, DUE TO REDECORATING. WE HOPE TO REOPEN BY APRIL 22nd, AND Thank You! I wish to take this opportunity to expre« my mo«t sincere Thanks j and Appreciation to Everyone for their Help and Support. ; ' VERNON W. KAYS Baby Parakeets Mother Of McHenry Wcninn Buried Monday Mis. Mary Peters "of Barrington, mother of Mrs. George Phalin of McHenry, died in Sherman hospital, Elgin, of a heart attack last Friday. She was u, former Woodstock resident, where her husband, Gus Peters, scrvtd as an alderman. Besides Mrs. Phalin, she is survived by the widower and three other daughters, Sister Alma of Holy Cross, South Bend, Mrs. Albert Richards of Wauwa- i tosa, Wis., and Mrs. Frank Schmitt of Barrington. Last rites were held Monday morning at 9 o'clock fiom St. Anne's Catholic church, Barrington, with interment in Calvery cemetery, Woodstock. It Pays to Shop At Home B I C Y C L E S A L E ! 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