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Fabulous Flinger
Dope to support and refute the lore that surrounds the Negro pitcher, Satchel Paige
July
1
1943
BILL BRYSON
Fabulous Flinger
BILL BRYSON
July
1
1943
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Fabulous Flinger
Dope to support and refute the lore that surrounds the Negro pitcher, Satchel Paige
July
1
1943
BILL BRYSON
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