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World Tour Baseball in France Stirs Interest and Hope
A chaotic reminiscence describes baseball's world tour to Paris where American players faced rain and a tepid reception. Bur and Berges organized teams, engaging French families and mothers eager to see their sickly children welcomed into the sport. The effort spurred local curiosity and a budding enthusiasm for the game amid cultural exchange.
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