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In Sports, Southpaws Needn't Feel Left Out *

Jul 16th, 2008 · Democrat or Republican, America's next president will certainly be a southpaw. But commentator Frank Deford explains that lefties do more than make great leaders. They also fill the aisles in the sports halls of fame.

Keywords: Republicans · Democrats · president · fame · America · Hall · aisles · Frank Deford · southpaw · lefties

Do American Presidents Lean Left?

Jul 12th, 2008 · In November, Americans will pick between two southpaws — Sens. Obama and McCain. That will put another lefty in the oval office — which will mean that five of the last seven presidents have been left-handed. Is this a cosmic coincidence or are lefties simply hard wired for political success?

Keywords: officer · politics · Americans · president · Sen · McCain · cosmic · Obama · Oval · Lefty · southpaw · lefties

The 'Uncommon Sound' of Left-Handed Guitarists ****

Nov 25th, 2006 · From Jimi Hendrix to Dick Dale, southpaw strummers are celebrated in John Engel's two-volume book set, Uncommon Sound: The Left-Handed Guitar Players that Changed Music. Engel chats with Scott Simon about the legacy of left-handed players.

Keywords: Scott Simon · legacy · players · guitarist · Dick Dale · Jimi Hendrix · Strummer · southpaw · John Engel · Left Handed Guitar Players · Changed Music · Engel