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Excerpts from '146 Heroes': Charles J. Loring Jr. - Washington Times
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My Lifetime Grand Slam: Visiting All 30 Major League Baseball Parks, Arts & entertainment
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A Great Leap Forward: Jackie Robinson and The View From Montreal – Society for American Baseball Research
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Reliving the most storied home runs in Bay County baseball history
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Excerpts from '146 Heroes': Baldomero Lopez - Washington Times
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The most famous athlete from each of Michigan's 83 counties
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When can I start?': Ugandan baseball hopeful Dennis Kasumba anxious to take big step with Frederick Keys, Collegiate
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Ronan High School prepares to honor first Hall of Fame class
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Nick Gonzales, a former Cienega High School star, could become the highest MLB draft pick in Tucson history
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Bill Russell redefined how basketball is played, Sports
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Local man, former CIA agent awarded Congressional Gold Medal, Community News
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Harry O'Neill '39 Remembered - Gettysburg College Athletics
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State championship Little League team honored in East Hanover, Hanover Eagle News