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747:"Morningside Cage Stars Honored—Ball Club Goes South Tuesday"
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541:"Sports Kings Now Uncle Sam's Defensive Stars"
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414:before getting a chance to captain the team.
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685:"Giants and Freeman in Tourney Today"
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872:"The Coffin Corner: 1920 All-Pros"
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190:Forward
185:Pitcher
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270:Awards
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