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European Championships : 1991

Aug 4, 1991 pictorial postmark for the European Championships held in Italy August 2 through August 11
Italy won its second straight European Championship sweeping the tournament.
Roberto Bianchi was named best hitter and Guglielmo Trinci voted MVP
Netherlands won the silver, and Spain won the bronze medals
Xavier Camps, Spain, named best pitcher, while Xavier Civit, Spain threw a no-hitter abasing Britain

A series of postmarks were used during the tournament
July 16, 1991 Livorno - Italian Juniors
August 3, 1991 Caserta - Olympic Select
August 8, 1991 Montefiascone - Olympic Select
August 8, 1991 Nettuno - Extraordinary Congress
 
July 14, 1991 Livorno 
August 2, 1991 Roma Prati - Olympic Select
August 11, 1991 Nettuno -  Finals Day
 

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