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High Man on a Totem Pole
Composer, humorist, ballplayer unique, Harry Ruby is a character's character
December
1
1946
SIDNEY CARROLL
High Man on a Totem Pole
SIDNEY CARROLL
December
1
1946
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High Man on a Totem Pole
Composer, humorist, ballplayer unique, Harry Ruby is a character's character
December
1
1946
SIDNEY CARROLL
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