The long-lost 'Laws of Baseball'

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The long-lost 'Laws of Baseball'

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Jul 9, 2019

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On display in Washington, D.C. are the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and another document that details a fundamental institution in American life: baseball.

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Jul 9, 2019

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The long-lost 'Laws of Baseball'

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