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US sportsman's flying visit? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shortstop

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'us sportsman's' is the definition.
'shortstop' can be an answer for 'sportsman's' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'us' bit.

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(Other definitions for shortstop that I've seen before include "One in field" , "Fielder in baseball" , "position in American sport" , "Fielding position (baseball)" , "Baseball player" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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