There would seem to be an honest difference of opinion among orthopedists on the hazards of epiphyseal injury related to Little League pitching, especially the throwing of curve balls. Where such disagreement exists, the time-honored principle of primum non nocere would suggest following the more conservative opinion in developing policies. The Joint Committee on Physical Fitness, Recreation, and Sports has been gratified by the willingness of officials of national organizations such as Little League Baseball and Pop Warner Boys Football to seek out and accept medical consultation in such areas as precompetition physical examination, protective equipment, and injury control.
Decisions are sometimes made for odd reasons. While looking for a partner, I found one person in whom I was quite interested. He was a caring person, a competent pediatrician, and a humorous fellow. What sold me on Dan McGee, though, was that he had a lower lifetime Little League batting average than I did. Now, you have to understand a little bit about me. I have always wanted to be a good athlete, but my body has never been able to fulfill my brain's desire. Always getting chosen last gets old pretty quickly, especially when you want to be the star.
ROENTGENOGRAPHIC STUDY OF THE NORMAL KIDNEY, ITS PELVIS AND URETER
