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Turn back the clock: former pitcher Elden Auker fondly recalls his days in the majors.

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| May 01, 2003 | Tays, Alan | COPYRIGHT 2003 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

FROM THE OUTSIDE, THERE'S LITTLE to distinguish one unpretentious home from another on this quiet street in this well-kept neighborhood bordered by canals on the east side of Palm Beach, Florida.

But when Elden Auker greets you at the front door of the house he and his wife, Mildred, have lived in since 1974 and shows you into his study, a whole world of baseball history opens up before your eyes.

There's Babe Ruth, in familiar follow-through pose. Auker struck him out the first time they faced each other. There's Joe DiMaggio. Auker surrendered a few hits to the Yankee Clipper during his 56-game hitting streak. There are Mickey Cochrane and Charlie ...

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