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660:"Undefeated Lewiston team will meet Boise Pilots tonight"
908:"Bengals sweep by Vikings to win northern Idaho title"
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702:. Spokane, Washington. April 27, 1937. p. 13.
995:. Spokane, Washington. July 19, 1994. p. C3.
648:. Idaho. (advertisement). May 5, 1939. p. 8.
567:"Brenner pitches Lewiston to 5-2 win over Braves"
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573:. Idaho. April 23, 1952. p. 2.
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