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Little League final, big league joy

For fans, purity of the ‘ol ball game’ shines through

Steve Hoar of Peabody had a frozen treat and a close-up view of the game from the back of his pickup. Steve Hoar of Peabody had a frozen treat and a close-up view of the game from the back of his pickup. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)
By Brian R. Ballou
Globe Staff / August 4, 2009

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With the Red Sox off for the day, the biggest baseball game involving local talent took place at Harry Ball Field in Beverly yesterday, but unlike the high pay, fame, exorbitant ticket prices, and even steroids associated with the major leagues, this game was pure. (Full article: 774 words)

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