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Sen. Kennedy throws Red Sox first pitch (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy has thrown out the first pitch at Fenway Park. Kennedy, who is being treated for a malignant brain tumor, tossed the ceremonial pitch before Tuesday's season opener between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. With fans cheering, Kennedy was driven onto the field by newly elected Hall of Famer Jim Rice in a golf cart.