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By Larry Fine CHICAGO (Reuters) - The World Series returns to Chicago's Wrigley Field for the first time in 71 years on Friday and forecasts of a Windy City wind could turn the Game Three clash between the Cubs and Indians into a home run derby. Wind plays a big role at venerable Wrigley Field where gusts blowing out of the ballpark tend to pad hitters' stats and carry balls over the ivy-covered walls while pitchers' duels are more likely when breezes blow in from the outfield. Weather reports forecast winds from 10 to 20 miles per hour (16-32 km per hour) blowing out, with potential for gusts up to 40 mph as the teams break a 1-1 series tie after splitting the first two games of the best-of-seven in Cleveland.Continue reading...