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This is Butler’s 1948 American Legion team. Front, from left, are D. Gall, J. Manuel, G. Manuel, R. Stutz, J. Stewart, R. Milheim, H. Voltz, and a batboy only identified as Tencate. Middle row: Walter Hilles, manager; B. Muto, J. Shura, G. Marriotta, M. Deahl, P. Ball and Ed Vargo, also identified as a manager. Rear, D. Dombart, K.D. Bollinger, P. Zanicky, L. Dollar, D. Whann, G. Pericano, and W. Sheptak. In July of 1948, the team was undefeated after 11 games.

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