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I've won plenty of games by knowing when to take out my pitcher whom to replace him with or how to place my infield or outfield to defend properly against the opposing hitter.
Walter Alston
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Walter Alston
Age: 72 †
Born: 1911
Born: December 1
Died: 1984
Died: October 1
Baseball Player
Venice Township
Seneca County
Ohio
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Infield
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Outfield
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Hitter
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Do your best and forget the consequences.
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Desire and determination must overcome disappointment.
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Look at misfortune the same way you look at success - Don't Panic! Do you best and forget the consequences.
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