It is well to remember that a Martian observing his first baseball

It is well to remember that a Martian observing his first baseball game would be quite correct in concluding that the last two words of the National Anthem are: PLAY BALL! – Herbert H. Paper, in Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 April 1989

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