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Young Athletes Struggle to Succeed Despite Adults' Failings

Commentator Dagoberto Gilb reflects on how poverty in his Spanish-speaking community and a string unreliable coaches affected the morale and success of his son's Little League team.

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Other segments from the episode on July 26, 1994

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 26, 1994: Interview with John Sundin; Interview with Bela Karolyi; Commentary on Little League baseball in poor communities.

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