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4B | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS COURTESY PHOTO Siuslaw senior Makenzie York (center) signs her Letter of Intent for Western Oregon University as her parents Wendy and Charlie York, along with brother Logan, look on. York from 1B student section — a chant that will likely follow York to Little from 1B time and time again. Per- haps the veterans assume players know these unwritten rules. Yet unwritten is just that: not written down but passed down from one generation of players to the next. In the movie “A Few Good Men,” Corporal Barnes is testifying. Captain Jack Ross asks, “Where is it written in the manual about a code red?” to which Barnes responds, “It is not in there.” As Ross leaves the witness, Lt. Daniel Kaff ee grabs the manual and gives it back to Barnes and asks him, “Where in there [the manual] is the directions to the mess hall?” Barnes replies, “It’s not in there.” Kaff ee then asks, “Th en how do you know where to eat?” “I just follow the crowd.” Barnes replies. Many unwritten rules are taught by example. When a player hits a home run he is needs to just run the bas- es without celebrating while on the base path. If a player tries to show-up the oppos- ing pitcher, it leads to retali- ation by the pitcher; the next the Wolves’ den and the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, where she won’t be the only Siuslaw alumni competing on the court. batter — or the next time the home-run hitter — steps to the plate, they will likely be pitched high and tight. Pitch- ers were expected to take some measure of retaliation. It was an acceptable part of baseball. But rules changed. Now, if a pitcher retaliates, he is ejected from the game. It is the responsibility of the runner on fi rst base to do all they can to prevent a double play on a ground ball. Pre- viously, players went out of their way — not to mention out of the base line — to make sure they “take out the player covering second base” to make the throw to fi rst base more diffi cult. Today, rules say the runner must be able to touch the base when sliding into second base. If not an automatic out will occur. Another unwritten rule is: “Do not rub it!” When a bat- ter is struck by a pitched ball, he is to drop the bat and jog to fi rst base. Th e struck bat- ter is to make no indication the pitcher hurt him. I be- lieve this is primarily to show teammates not to fear being hit with a pitched ball rather than a “He ain’t got nothing” Elyssa Rose, a 2017 gradu- ate and past league all-star, is currently a sophomore at Concordia University. That means the two will mentality. In 1986, Dean Anderson, an all-league pitcher at Siu- slaw High School, was at the plate. Anderson pitched left handed but batted right. Th is exposed his pitching arm to the opposing pitchers. We were playing the team from the south when he was struck with a pitch on his left elbow. I heard the sound of leather striking fl esh from my po- sition all the way down the third-base line. As I rushed to the dugout to get an ice pack, Anderson casually tossed his bat and jogged to fi rst base. I was con- vinced he would need to leave the game. As I jogged towards the base, he waved me back to the dugout. I told my relief pitcher to get warmed up. By the time the inning ended, Anderson’s elbow was swol- len and there were baseball stitch marks on the elbow. When I told him to put ice on it and rest his arm, he looked at me and said, “I’ve got a game to pitch.” We lost the game 2-1 and Anderson pitched the entire game. He later had a single and drove in the only Siuslaw run. Th e next day, his elbow be competing in the same conference in the fall. York and Rose played together for two seasons on the Vikings between 2016 was black and blue and had swollen to the size of a grape- fruit. He never missed a prac- tice or game. Anderson was a prime exam- ple of a player who “Did not rub it.” Another unwritten rule? Don’t speak to a pitcher throwing a no-hitter. You also do not bunt to break up a no-hitter during the last three innings of the game. Some of you know other unwritten rules. Today, it seems there are few- er and fewer unwritten rules being passed down to the next generation. I think it’s too bad the rule makers are reducing the number of those unwritten rules. and 2017. Though York has a partic- ular interest in graphic design, “she wants to take different classes to decided what interests her the most.” Let me Showcase your property. Desiree Clifton Principal Broker 541 999-5223 Boy Scout Rd #1600 – Need fi shing and boat- ing opportunities? Here’s your chance to have that and more in your own back yard! 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Come enjoy this free 45 minute presentation at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center and learn more about living with large predators. David’s storytelling has drawn record crowds at various ven- ues in Oregon and this is his third time to present this pro- gram at Cape Perpetua Visitor Center. • Sunday, Nov. 25, 1 p.m. Alsea Tribal Life at Cape Perpetua Prior to European Contact Dick Mason — Cape Perpetua Volunteer: Learn about the pre-Euro- pean inhabitants of Cape Perpetua from one of Cape Perpetua’s exceptional volun- teers. Mason will also take you on a quick and entertaining tour of world history that occurred while the Alsea were enjoying their evening sea- weed and mussel dinners at Cape Perpetua. • Saturday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m. King Tides, Sea Star Wasting, Marine Debris Fawn Custer — CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator: Fawn Custer will give a brief introduction to CoastWatch describing the various oppor- tunities for volunteers who love the Oregon Coast to help document changes. King Tides will be the focus of this talk, and their impact on our shoreline and infra- structure. Fawn will explain the guidelines for the photos needed to document these events and how best to get involved. All events are free and open to the public, but a Northwest Forest Pass, Oregon Coast Passport, Federal Recreation Pass or $5 day-use fee is required within the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. For more information on any of these events, contact the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center at 541-547-3289. Share the Socks are the most needed but least donated article of clothing for those in need. Th is winter, Th e Siuslaw News is having a sock drive to help those in need in our community. Please help us by donating new or gently used and clean socks to those in need. You may drop off your donated items at Th e Siuslaw News 148 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florence Donations accepted until November 30th. Siuslaw News Need more info? Call us at 541-997-3441