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One-handed pitch: Flint, Mich., star high school pitcher Jim Abbott, who was born without a right hand, has been drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays. Abbott, 17, had 148 strike-outs in 73.3 innings pitched last season - an average of two an inning.

Picture, 1985
The natural: He plays so well, it's east to forget that Jim Abbott -- who batted 427 last season -- has a handicap.

Picture, 1985
Unicare's Manuel Cohen shows BetterBack portable seat to Tauba Lecker.

Picture, 1991
Success stories: Linda Thomas, left, says she got ahead by going out and getting things done rather than fighting and screaming about them. Susan Rubes, head of radio drama for the CBC, says she made it when she realized she didn't need men to speak for her.

Picture, 1984
Used-car problems: Scarborough Alderman Kurt Christensen and Kennedy Rd.- Summer Drive-area resident Peter Roberts stand in a used-car lot which occupies the paved-over front yards of two houses. Residents fear their property values will be affected.

Picture, 1986
While many busy consumers seem to like the prospect of shopping on Sunday; a letter to the editor from Kelly Breau published Dec. 14 has drawn the anger of a number of writers who fear this will interfere with family life. Others want to correct her interpretation of the church's role in modern society.

Picture, 1986
What's up, Scott?: Scott Mansfield and Romeo, his award-winning Smoked Pearl Marten dwarf rabbit, will both be on hand to welcome visitors to the National - the top rabbit show in North America - which will be held outside the United States for the first time when it opens at Ontario Science Centre, April 20 and 21.

Picture, 1985
Test run: Passengers enjoy a test run on Scarborough's new rapid transit system during trials last month. Each car seats 30 passengers; but with standing room can handle up to 107 commuters during the rush-hour crush. ceremonies marking the opening of the system will be held March 22.

Picture, 1985
Richard Anthony Bain

Picture, 1986
Working space: Writer-in-residence Carole Giangrande is at the North York library to December. An author herself; she gives writers feedback and advice on their work.

Picture, 1990

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