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A tournament with tradition
Friday, July 28, 2006
WICHITA, Kan. -- It has changed in appearance and purpose over the years, at once a last gasp at fame for fading stars and harbinger of unbridled dreams. It introduced Satchel Paige to the American sports lexicon, and over the years ushered through young and spry versions of Barry Bonds, Tony Gwynn and Roger Clemens.
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