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Published 9/22/2008 at L.A. Times - Baseball News

The Bronx Bombers say farewell to the House That Ruth Built with a 7-3 victory over Baltimore. > NEW YORK -- Mariano Rivera finished what Babe Ruth started 85 years ago, and New York bid farewell to Yankee Stadium with a 7-3 victory over Baltimore on Sunday night. (link)

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