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North Summit baseball coaches honored for saving boy's life at practice

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Henefer youth baseball coaches Gene Richins and Billy Tinkham were honored Tuesday for their efforts that saved an 8-year-old player last month. The boy's heart stopped when he was hit with a baseball during practice Sept. The North Summit Fire Service District recognized the coaches at the Henefer Town Council meeting Oct.

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