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Insert proper punctuation and capitalization or correct existing punctuation and capitalization in the following sentences.
- "A new football coach will be hired by Friday, said athletic director Cliff Gibson.
- "This is a great day for Geneva", said Mayor Johnson.
- According to Smith, there are several "first-rate prospects:" Charles Mays; Richard Kile; John Harig and Stanley Kelly.
- The teacher asked, "What is the capital of Delaware"?
- John wondered why every teacher "always expects us to know all the state capitals?"
- "My professor quoted Benvolio from 'Romeo and Juliet' who said, "Why, Romeo, art thou mad?" said Susan.
- "The president will hold a press conference Thursday evening at 6 o'clock." said Johnson.
- "The problem," Smith said, "Is that nobody seems to know what is happening.
- Smith said, "Journalists often work long hours. However, the extra hours are worth it if a solid story can be gained. The best journalists are more than willing to take the extra time."
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