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Former Yankee traveling secretary David Szen yesterday pleaded guilty in federal court to filing a false tax return, admitted he failed to report more than $50,000 in tips from players and coaches and was fired by the club. Szen took a paid leave of absence in late July while the investigation was under way. "I was wrong, and for that I'm humbly sorry, your honor," Szen told U.S. District Judge Mark Kravitz in New Haven, Conn. Outside court, he asked for forgiveness and apologized to his family, employer and friends. Szen, 56, was released on his own recognizance and will be sentenced March 7. Federal guidelines call for up to six months in prison for the felony conviction. He also faces a fine of up to $100,000 and will be required to pay $10,285 in back taxes plus interest and penalties. -- NY Post

EX-YANK TRAVELING SEC'Y FACES TRIP UP THE RIVER