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Old Fri Oct 08, 2010, 03:11pm
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Great story here...

For The Love of The Game: Softball Team Forfeits Game To Teach Neophyte Opponents How To Play | Crooks and Liars
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Old Fri Oct 08, 2010, 07:18pm
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Great Story! Props to Roncalli!
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Old Fri Oct 08, 2010, 10:22pm
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Wow, what a story. We have a few teams at our local association that could learn a thing or two from this article. Thanks for posting it!
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Old Sat Oct 09, 2010, 02:46pm
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Wow, what a story. I'm glad to see good sporting conduct is not dead yet.
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Old Sat Oct 09, 2010, 03:06pm
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One more reason to love softball!

Like we needed one anyway, but that's besides the point.
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Old Sat Oct 09, 2010, 09:25pm
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Great sportsmanship!
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Old Mon Oct 11, 2010, 07:03am
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ya that was cool ...
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