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I believe the answer is:

baton

(Other definitions for baton that I've seen before include "Short rod (that can be passed!)" , "Short stick" , "one watched by players" , "Stick passed in relay races" , "Policeman's truncheon" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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