Editor\u2019s note: This is the latest in a year-long weekly series in conjunction with the Semiquincentennial \u2013 the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n
\u201cYesterday\u2019s home runs don\u2019t win today\u2019s game.\u201d \u2013 Babe Ruth<\/p>\n
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Michael R. McGough, a Johnstown native, was a social studies teacher, coach, principal and assistant superintendent in the public schools of Pennsylvania for more than 30 years. 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