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D12954-1
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- 1942-06-12 (Creation)
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Johnny Heinrick, standing on left in a dark jacket and baseball cap, held a North End baseball school at Jefferson Park during June of 1942. Coach Heinrick, who also coached at Stadium High School, was assisted by George Wise, former Coast and Western League infielder. The pair had a group of about 60 boys attending their "school." They learned techniques of hitting, bunting, base running, fielding and throwing, with special emphasis on individual attention for each boy. Boys between the ages of 12 and 15 were invited to attend the classes sponsored by the Tacoma Playground Department and the WPA. Classes were held weekdays from 3:30-6:30 and Saturdays 1:30-4:30. Games were held Tuesday and Thursday nights. At the end of the school, June 13th, a baseball league for boys was formed and the travelling "schoolroom" moved to McKinley Playfield. (T. Times 6/16/42, pg. 13-names in caption, T. Times 6/6/1942, pg. 12)
Heinrick, John; Baseball--Tacoma--1940-1950;