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Resentment Of Negro Athletes Disappearing
Jackie Robinson’s Hall of Fame nod is highlighted as a milestone for African American players in major league baseball. The piece recalls the abuse he faced, Branch Rickey’s faith, and the slow integration of all major sports. It notes the growth of Black players in MLB, other leagues, and the progress in equal treatment across sports. Art Smith Jr. posts a low net score in Athens Country Club league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jackie Robinson
Robinson
Branch Rickey
Philadelphia
Phillies
St. Louis
Cardinals
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Reds
Rickey
Dodger
Larry Doby
Boston
Red Sox
United States
Willie Mays
Ernie Banks
Don Newcombe
Frank Robinson
Henry Aaron
Roy Campanella
Maury Wills
Mays
Jimmy Brown
Cleveland
Bill Willis
Marion Motley
Buddy Young
Roosevelt Brown
Jim Parker
Ollie Matson
Joe Perry
Chuck Cooper
Maurice Stokes
Dick Ricketts
Elgin Baylor
Oscar Robertson
Guy Rodgers
Bill Russell
Sam Jones
Wilt Chamberlain
Art Smith, Jr
Athens Country Club
Jesse Day
Kermit Blosser
Royals
Kro
Burke
Wilson
Tourney