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Bill Shaikin: Trevor Hoffman's election to Hall of Fame gives some relief to San Diego

SAN DIEGO - There was nothing ominous in the sound of these bells. The bells that for so long represented joy and victory in this town rang again Wednesday, long and loud. The good old days were back, at least for a day.

"Hells Bells" indeed. It had been one hell of a lousy sports year here.

The Chargers bolted for Los Angeles this time last year. The Padres lost their first game last season 14-3 and finished 33 games behind the despised Dodgers. San Diego State had the nation's leading rusher, but

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