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"That Was Some Idea of Yours, Smedley, Rubbing Garlic on the Ball"
August
1
1943
"That Was Some Idea of Yours, Smedley, Rubbing Garlic on the Ball"
August
1
1943
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"That Was Some Idea of Yours, Smedley, Rubbing Garlic on the Ball"
August
1
1943
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