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On a single, (or one base hit) to 'the out- field, batsmen should waste no time in getting down to first base and take a fast'. turn toward second base. Often careless handling of the ball by an outfielder will give the runner a chance to stretch the hit to a two bagger. Loafing down to first base costs the runner many an additional base. Watch Buck Jordan of the Braves as a player who is always alert to stretch a hit, by hustling down the base lines.
Jeft has only three full seasons of pro ball behind him but could be en route to stardom. He has power to compare with Frank Howard and Harmon Killebrew as demonstrated by his first major league Homer. Jeff hit it at Detroit, 8-2-71. Summoned as a pinch-hitter, he blasted 3-run Homer into upper deck of right-center stands.
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