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James Naismith Quotes: The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.
         

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.


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In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.

In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.





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