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North Reading softball coach Russell hits 400-win mark

By Colleen Casey

 |  Globe Correspondent  

  May 28, 2012

When Walter “Rusty’’ Russell started coaching softball at North Reading 27 years ago, he thought it would only be for one season. That year the Hornets went into their final game with an 8-9 record hoping to finish at .500. When they won their finale to reach their goal, Russell was hooked.

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