Broadway musical rekindles Jackie Robinson legacy
Joel Siegel leads a Broadway project reviving Jackie Robinson's spirit and era. The show, staged in a fourth floor studio, aims to honor Robinson's social impact as remembered by figures like Rev. Dr. Jesse Jackson. The piece follows Brooklyn's single history since Robinson's death on October 27, 1972.
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First Broadway show on Jackie Robinson opens Nov 12
The Broadway musical The First recreates Jackie Robinson life 1946 1947 with Rachel Robinson as creative consultant. Red Barber joins the production with the Dodger Symphony and a reimagined Branch Rickey sketch. David Alan Grier plays Jackie while Lonette McKee portrays Rachel in a non baseball centric celebration of opportunity and hope.
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Aiken Horse Seeks 600000 First Prize in Arlington Million
Rokeby Stable trains Key to Content favored to win the inaugural Arlington Million, a 1 1/4 mile turf race with a $600000 purse. By Ford out of Key Bridge, Key to Content has matured into a consistent runner after standout form from Miller and a roster including US and international rivals.
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Valenzuela Rides Streak As Dodgers Win Big At Home
Fernando Valenzuela rebounded from a late slump to win his 11th game, striking out 10 for a 6-0 four-hit victory over the Cubs at Dodger Stadium. He improved to 11-4 with a 2.63 ERA as Los Angeles extended its success.
Tigers fall in ninth as Twins rally past Detroit
In Detroit, the Tigers led 3-0 but the Minnesota Twins struck for four runs in the bottom of the ninth, aided by three walks an error fielder’s choice and a single to win 4-3. Pete Mackanin delivered a two out two run single to seal the victory.
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Seeds Of Controversy Planted For The Rams
ANAHEIM Calif AP What would the Los Angeles Rams be without a quarterback controversy The seeds of a new one were planted Thursday night during their 34 31 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in a preseason game when reserve quarterback Jeff Rutledge came off the bench to direct three second half scoring drives Rutledge had replace Pat Haden sidelined by leg cramps in the third quarter who got his starting slot back after Vince Ferragamo defected to the CFL Rutledge did not feel he was ready to take Ferragamo s place in the controversy He enjoyed playing but Haden is the No 1 quarterback and I m not ready for any controversy Rams coach Ray Malavasi pleased with the performance An Anaheim Stadium crowd of 60 141 saw Rutledge complete seven of nine passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams closed out their preseason at 2 2 Rutledge fired touchdown passes of 38 yards and 22 yards to Preston Dennard to put the Rams ahead for good This was Rutledge s first appearance since a sprained neck in the Aug 10 game vs the Patriots The Vikings built a 17 7 lead behind Matt Blair s 99 yard interception return and a fumble recovery setup another TD Dils led Minnesota s fourth quarter rally but fell short Bruer and Harrell scored for Minnesota Dils finished 17 of 34 for 195 yards The Vikings retirement news ended the club s links to its 1967 era with Bobby Bryant exiting the roster leaving only Ron Yary from Minnesota s first Super Bowl team.
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Jamboree Set For Tonight At 8 O'Clock
Clearwater Field hosts a four team prep football jamboree tonight at 8 with South Aiken North Augusta opening play and the Aiken Midland Valley second. Admission is 3 dollars for adults 2 dollars for students. Co sponsored by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce and Midland Valley High.
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