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Published July 22, 2006 at 1:01 AM CDT
Buck O'Neil becomes the oldest ever paid professional baseball player at 94.
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Buck O'Neil becomes the oldest ever paid professional baseball player at 94.

By Steve Bell

Kansas City, MO –
Record breaking power outage in St. Louis.
Gays and lesbians gain with Missouri foster parent rules.
Missouri photo Voter ID goes to court.
Abortion for prisoners ruled a right.
Berkley Park renewal includes transition neighborhood.
New life science initiatives for suburbs, UMKC.
Buck goes to bat at 94.
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