Philly U. Baseball Fundraiser is Saturday To Fund Sick Teen's Wish
Philadelphia University's baseball team will be charging admission for the first time ever on Saturday. But it's for a good cause, to raise funds for a very sick teenager.
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Philadelphia University's baseball team will be charging admission for the first time ever on Saturday. But it's for a good cause, to raise funds for a very sick teenager.
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Baseball legends CC Sabathia and Kenny Lofton helped give the Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club a makeover ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.
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Baseball legends CC Sabathia and Kenny Lofton helped give the Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club a makeover ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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