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Spitball's Inventor Dies at 87
The Hartford Courant (1923-1987) - Hartford, Conn.
Date: Jun 9, 1964
Start Page: 25
Pages: 1
Text Word Count: 229
Abstract (Document Summary)

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) --Elmer Stricklett, former major league pitcher who claimed he invented the spitball, died Sunday night in a nursing home. He was 87.

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