A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime
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Joe Kelly., & Joe Kelly|AUTHOR. (2023). A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime . Diversion Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joe Kelly and Joe Kelly|AUTHOR. 2023. A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime. Diversion Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joe Kelly and Joe Kelly|AUTHOR. A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime Diversion Books, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Joe Kelly, and Joe Kelly|AUTHOR. A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime Diversion Books, 2023.
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Full title | damn near perfect game reclaiming americas pastime |
Author | kelly joe |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-04-22 21:59:15PM |
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First Loaded | Jun 8, 2023 |
Last Used | Apr 3, 2024 |
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