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THE SPORTING LIFE
The Strawberry Statement
A big stick speaks, but not softly
April
1
1988
Mike Lupica
Philip Burke
The Strawberry Statement
Mike Lupica
April
1
1988
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THE SPORTING LIFE
The Strawberry Statement
A big stick speaks, but not softly
April
1
1988
Mike Lupica
Philip Burke
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