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Will Pete Rose Ever Grow Up?
At thirty-three, his cup still bubbleth over
October
1
1974
Judy Klemesrud
Anthony Edgeworth
Will Pete Rose Ever Grow Up?
Judy Klemesrud
October
1
1974
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Will Pete Rose Ever Grow Up?
At thirty-three, his cup still bubbleth over
October
1
1974
Judy Klemesrud
Anthony Edgeworth
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