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Article: Bangor Daily News, Maine, Larry Mahoney column: More is better for Legion.
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- Bangor Daily News (Bangor, ME)
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- August 1, 2007
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Byline: Larry Mahoney
Aug. 1--In the summer of 1972, Bangor brought back American Legion baseball after several years without it. It was the only Legion team north of Fairfield and had players from all over the Bangor area. Thirty-five years later, there are 11 teams north of Fairfield, including two teams from Bangor. Motor City's first-year team gave players from Bangor-based high schools John Bapst and Bangor Christian a better opportunity to play.
Last year, the John Bapst and Bangor Christian players were vying with Bangor High School players for Bangor Comrades roster spots.
Every region in eastern Maine now has a Legion team, including ...