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    The London Rippers Baseball

    A growing controversy over a new baseball team name and logo in London, Ontario. A menacing-looking man wearing a Victorian top hat carrying a baseball bat. Find it offensive or just play some ball?

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    Via thestar.com

    “When you name your baseball team the Rippers and you’re from London, you might expect some blowback. Even if it’s London, Ontario and you claim there is no connection to Jack the Ripper.” USA Today Reid Cherner

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