Japanese youths practice with baseball legend

Japanese youths practice with baseball legend

ABERDEEN, United States - Major league Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. (front L) gives instructions to a group of young Japanese baseball and softball players in Aberdeen, Maryland, on Aug. 17, 2011. The youths from disaster-hit northeast Japan were given an opportunity to enjoy a special practice session with the baseball legend. (Kyodo)

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