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FICTION
The Sacrifice Hit
You couldn't have found a bigger contrast on any ball team than that kid with all his gusto, and the old guy in right field
July
1
1942
HENRY VANCE, ZIPP NEWMAN
The Sacrifice Hit
HENRY VANCE, ZIPP NEWMAN
July
1
1942
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FICTION
The Sacrifice Hit
You couldn't have found a bigger contrast on any ball team than that kid with all his gusto, and the old guy in right field
July
1
1942
HENRY VANCE, ZIPP NEWMAN
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