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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> PARK OHIO INDUSTRIES INC/OH
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