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BASE-BALL BALLADS

Holding California back isn't quite the same, I'll state,
As is calling Devlin out on a close one at the plate.
Though I've hunted far and near, there is nothing else to do
Where you'll get what's coming, Ted, all that's coming unto you.
You should be an umpire, Ted; and I'll bet two weeks would be
Quite enough to curb your rash, headlong stren-u-os-i-tee.

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