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He was a baseball reporter for the 'Adelaide News' from 1923 to 1953. After his long and successful career as a player and coach, Sharpe became a dedicated administrator at club, league and
Australian level. He was made a life member of the South Australian Baseball League in 1949. Sharpe was always
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Elder brother Cy (Cyril John
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in 1921 at the age of 16. He then went on to represent South
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Council (now
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