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DODGER DANDY

The charm of the boy next door—the lanky frame, the casual stance and the disarming grin—makes 23-year-old Don Drysdale a crowd favorite at the Los Angeles Coliseum. But don't let his good looks fool you. When this young man throws his whiplike fast ball, he's the meanest man in baseball.

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JOHN BRYSON