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The legend of Shlomo Lipetz, WBC Team Israel's 44-year-old 'mythical figure
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Everything to Know About the World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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World Baseball Classic - Wikipedia
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World Baseball Classic - Wikipedia
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World Baseball Classic - Wikipedia
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Why 2023 is the most important World Baseball Classic yet - ESPN
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