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New Year’s Tradition Played Out on the Diamond

WILKES-BARRE — A New Year’s Day tradition played out on the diamond in Wilkes-Barre. The 35th annual Polar Bear Softball tournament at Kirby Park wa...
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WILKES-BARRE -- A New Year's Day tradition played out on the diamond in Wilkes-Barre.

The 35th annual Polar Bear Softball tournament at Kirby Park was held Thursday.

The tradition started when two friends challenged each other to a game.

Anyone who wants to play is welcome. They just need to grab a glove and join in.

"It started with two teams, to eight, to 10 teams. Everybody wanted to play in the polar bear," said Allen Blackwell, Edwardsville.

Organizers said they haven't missed a New Year's Day game in 35 years.

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