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All-Star Game umpires named

NEW YORK, June 23 (UPI) -- Joe West will be behind the plate when National League and American League all-stars take the field in Detroit for Major League Baseball's 2005 All-Star Game.

West, in his 28th big league season, will be joined by Tim Welke at first base, Eric Cooper at second base, Mike DiMuro at third, C.B. Bucknor in left field and Andy Fletcher in right field. West last worked the midsummer classic in 1987.

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Cooper, DiMuro, Bucknor and Fletcher all were chosen for their first All-Star Game duty, Major League Baseball officials said.

The 76th All-Star Game will take place July 12 at Detroit's Comerica Park.

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