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Ripken wins slugfest. American League hitters won yesterday's home rune derby 20 to 7 over the National League
Ripken wins slugfest. American League hitters won yesterday's home rune derby 20 to 7 over the National League

Ripken wins slugfest. American League hitters won yesterday's home rune derby 20 to 7 over the National League

Date7/8/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ripken wins slugfest. American League hitters won yesterday's home rune derby 20 to 7 over the National League.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0076317F
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