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Reading Baseball: Pierogi Power

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer,
Pete Peterson
Published September 9, 2016 at 8:47 AM CDT
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Pete's wife Anita making pierogis.
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Deanna Price made Salukis everywhere proud with her performance at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

In this edition of Reading Baseball, Pete Peterson takes a look at an unknown force Price was up against in her attempt to bring home the gold.

Reading Baseball is a series of essays and commentaries by Richard "Pete" Peterson, the author of Pops: The Willie Stargell Story and Growing Up With Clemente.
 

 
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Sports & Recreation DeAnna PriceStan MusialPierogisPolish foodAthleticsOlympics
Brad Palmer
As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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Pete Peterson
Richard "Pete" Peterson is the creative force behind WSIU Radio's Reading Baseball Series. Pete's original essays and commentaries are a regular staple for any fan of the game.
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