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Kentuckian Reminisces Happy Chandler at Eighty in July
In Versailles Kentucky AP writes about Happy Chandler nearing his 80th birthday in July. The ex governor and senator reflects on a life in politics and baseball, noting 13 campaigns with 12 wins and a record 25,556 handshakes at Beach Bend Park. He proudly shows autographed baseballs from DiMaggio Williams Cobb and Wagner.
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