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- AMERICAN LEAGUE FRENZYLike worms in a bait can, four American League teams squirmed and twisted at the top of the standings as the best pennant race in years writhed...September 11, 1967
- MIGHTY LEAP FROM RUINWhen Hurricane Donna hit Florida's Keys, it did more damage than most people knew. Now the islanders are winning a gallant race to come backJohn O'Reilly | October 31, 1960
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About 80 baseballs are used during an average major league game. Here's what happens to them. 18 are scuffed, tossed out by the ump and later used for batting practice 60 get fouled into the stands, most behind home plate and down the leftfield line 2 are belted for home runs About 181,000 balls are used in the course of a major league season. Together they weigh about 29 tons. You could transport them all in an 18-wheel rig, with room for a few bats and gloves. 
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