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Article: Brave Hearts Atlanta yearns for 2nd title 1999 world series: New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves

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ATLANTA --- The signs of age are starting to show.

John Smoltz is taking a daily pill to treat his hair loss. Greg Maddux sports a bit more of a paunch. And there are crow's feet crinkling at the corners of Tom Glavine's eyes.

These Atlanta Braves know they might be running out of time.

"You have to wonder how many more chances you're going to get," Glavine said Friday. "The law of averages are starting to go against you."

The Braves get one more opportunity to make up for lost time, starting tonight in the World Series against the defending champion New York Yankees. Glavine will oppose Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez in Game 1.

"This will be our fifth trip," Atlanta ...

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