Monte Irvin Hall of Fame career and Negro leagues trail
Monte Irvin, a Black star in the Negro leagues, faced delayed major league access before Jackie Robinson broke the color line in 1947. He later joined the Hall of Fame via a special Negro leagues committee, reflecting on lost opportunities and the era’s racial barriers. Campanella noted his own short Cooperstown plaque for Negro league years.
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Monte Irvin's Journey From Newark to Major League Trailblazer
Monte Irvin, star outfielder and Negro leagues veteran, recalls his path from Newark through Mexico to education at Lincoln University. He served in Europe during 1943 45 and later helped the Giants erase Brooklyn's 1951 playoff lead with a .312 average 24 homers and 121 RBIs while contending with racial barriers and name changes along the way.
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Havlicek Clips Lakers In OT Return For Celtics
John Havlicek returned from knee trouble to hit a turnaround jumper with two seconds left in overtime giving the Boston Celtics a 103-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Dave Cowens led Boston with 34 points as Gail Goodrich paced the Lakers with 35. Detroit beat Phoenix 113-107, Baltimore defeated Atlanta 137-108, and Kansas City Omaha upset Milwaukee 105-98.
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Royals Release Vet Abernathy From Royals Waivers
Kansas City announces veteran submarine pitcher Ted Abernathy aged 39 to 40 next month is placed on waivers for unconditional release. Abernathy, top right handed reliever, saw reduced role last season as Cedric Tallis cites younger arms ready. Abernathy 16 13 with Royals in 2 1/2 years, 62 69 lifetime record and 3.47 earned run average.
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Hockey scores recap for Wednesday to Friday
Wednesday results include Montreal 5 Pittsburgh 2 and Toronto 5 California 3. New York Rangers 6 New York Islanders 0. Boston 8 Minnesota 2. Detroit 5 Atlanta 3. Chicago 2 Buffalo 1. Los Angeles 2 Philadelphia 1. Thursday shows California at Buffalo and Minnesota at St Louis with Friday schedules Philadelphia at Vancouver and Chicago at Atlanta. Alberta 3 New England 1 Houston 5 Winnipeg 2 Quebec 3 Philadelphia 0. Thursday Winnipeg at Houston New York at Ottawa Minnesota at Los Angeles Quebec at Chicago Minnesota at Alberta.
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Smith Undergoes Left Elbow Surgery for Redskins
Washington Redskin tight end Jerry Smith had left elbow surgery on Wednesday. A spokesman said he will be released from the hospital by the weekend.
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