But long before Fiedler picked up the baton, the Boston Pops had carved out a niche, bringing light orchestral music to wide audiences.

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that's the main focus, getting the baton around. Because last year the girls were the favorite to win and they dropped the baton.

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Police responded by using tear gas, water cannons, baton charges and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.

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After his death, the baton passed to John Williams, best known for composing Academy-Award winning movie scores.

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At LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, Professor Julie Anderson is a fishery specialist.

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