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Chicago Cubs fire hitting coach Gerald Perry in bid to end slump

Jun. 14, 2009
In the midst of an extended offensive slump, the Chicago Cubs fired hitting coach Gerald Perry on Sunday and will replace him with Iowa Cubs (Triple-A) hitting coach Von Joshua.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler