Baseball Dream Team From Negro Baseball Pioneers
William G. Nunn, Pittsburg Courier editor, invites Al to select four pitchers, four infielders, three outfielders, two catchers, two utility players, and a manager from 1910 to 1951. He cites numerous legendary players and discusses racial barriers, offering a highlighted list of possible inclusions and noting potential omissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
ANP
William G. Nunn
Pittsburg Courier
Bill Gibson
Rollo Wilson
Frank
Fay) Young
America
Nunn
John Q. Moses
Jackie Robinson
Satch” Paige
Roy Campanella
Chacon
Dick Lundy
Buck” Leonard
Jackie Roosevelt Robinson
Oliver Marcelle
Clowns to Train in Winston-Salem for 1952 Season
The Indianapolis Clowns will open training camp April 10 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, marking their first spring camp outside Florida. Manager Buster Haywood oversees a squad that includes two 17 year old rookies signed to 1952 contracts DeWitt Smallwood of Buffalo and Henry Aaron of Mobile. Smallwood is a 6 foot 9 inch left field prospect who played with the Buffalo Giants and his high school team. Aaron is a 5 foot 6 inch shortstop noted for speed and fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
N.Y
ANP
Indianapolis Clowns
Winston- Salem
N.C
Syd Pollock
Clowns
Florida
Buster Haywood
DeWitt Smallwood
Buffalo
Henry Aaron
Mobile
Ala
Smallwood
Buffalo Giants
Aaron
Mobile Black Bears
Irvin the toughest batter for Roe to face
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Preacher Roe said on his birthday that Monte Irvin of the Giants is the hardest hitter he has to pitch to. He noted Irvin is rough on him and that he must invent new ways to pitch to the veteran slugger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vero Beach
Fla
CNS
Preacher Roe
Dodgers
Giants
Monte Irvin
Preach
Bob Elliott
Irvin
Doby Signs Indians Contract in Arizona
Larry Doby, center fielder for the Cleveland Indians, signed his contract with GM Hank Greenberg in Tucson, reported at $20,000, about $5,000 below his 1950 salary. He had previously objected to the cut and his performance dipped after a strong 1949 season.
Hamp Outdrew All Other OAE in 51 at Box Office
Lionel Hampton topped his own 10 year attendance record during a seven month West and Midwestern swing. A Ren dezvous Ballroom show in Balboa California drew 2,000 over the all-time Glen Miller mark. He played Army camps to GIs and drew 10,000 at West Coast gigs and 9,500 at Oklahoma A and M. He will address Long Island University music students and begin a movie short project with top college bandsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
ANP
Lionel Hampton
West
Midwest
Rendezvous
Balboa
Cal
Glen Miller
Hampton
Kansas State Teachers’ College
Oklahoma A and M
Long Island University
Notable Negro League Players Named in Historic Roster
The list includes Bruce Petway Pete Hill Jimmy Speedboy Lyons Dizzy Dismuckes Spottswood Poles Judy Gans Jewel Thomas Little Francis Topsy Monroe Slim Jones Leroy Satchel Paige Cool Papa Bell Don Newcombe Little Pitch Harvey, highlighting a spectrum of legendary figures across eras.
Rattlers top Bethune Cookman in 82 66 victory
Florida A and M led by Charlie White with 20 points as the Rattlers outscored Bethune Cookman College 82 66. Earl Washington 19 and Willie Irvin 18 supported, while Bethune’s Herbert Hemsley 17 and Mike Ardis 15 paced the Wildcats. The win adds to FAMU’s strong season as SIAC play approaches in Tuskgee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Florida A and M
Rattlers
Bethune-Cookman College
Charlie White
Tampa
Bethune
Earl Washington
Willie Irvin
St. Augustine
Mack Clayton
Sam Hearn
Famcee
Orange and Green
Wildcats
SIAC
Tuskekee
Herbert Hemsley
Mike Ardis
Florida Giants Open Training At Dorsey Park
The Florida Giants, a new Miami baseball team led by Thomas Bryant, train at Dorsey Park with Sunday exhibitions open to the public. Current record stands at 5 wins 2 losses after recent 6-08 and 3-0 wins over Pompano and Delray Beach. The lineup includes S. C. Henderson, Horace Dothan, Willie Sarasota, Wilson Montgomery, Sam Augusta, James Tallahassee, and Raze Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Giants
Miami
Thomas
Baby Ruth
Bryant
Dorsey Park
Pompano
Delray Beach
Giants Tan Stars Report For Training 1952
Rafael Noble will be the last Giant to report for 1952 training arriving from Cuba by slow boat. Willie Mays reached by train from Birmingham with a touch of the grippe and uncertainty about army enlistment. Hank Thompson arrived February 25 alongside Mays and Irvin and is eager to start though his season falters at its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
CNS
Rafael Noble
Rafael
Cuba
Willie Mays
Birmingham
Willie
Hank Thompson
Mays
Irvin
Hank
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Henry Lloyd
Carlos
Torrienti
Rube Foster
Chicago American Giants
Babe” Ruth
Havana
Chino” Smith
Joe Jackson
Oscar Charleston
Dave Brown
Joe Williams
Dick Redding
Jose Mendez
Almentares Club
Christy
Terris McDuffie
Sol White
Dave Malarcher
Blainey Hall
Silvio Garcia
Orestes Minoso
Larry Doby
Warfield
Pepper” Money
Jelly
Gardner
Peerill “Schoolboy
Sykes
Doc” Wiley
Louie
Santop
Ray Dandridge
Oliveric Chacon
Jules Bustamente
Bingo” Demoss
Bobby Downs
Ben
Wonderman
Tayolr
Showboat Thomas
Jude
Riot ’N Squad
Wilson
Frank Grant
Bullet Rogan
Chippy Britt
Green River
France
Aenwess
Vygype l
N.W. 6Th Ave
Miami, Florida
John H. Braynon
Benny L. O’berry
Winston-Salem
Roe
Indians
FLA. Giants
T.C
Quitman
Russell
Moultrie
Edwards
Nashville
Tenn
Freddie Lee
Viana
Minnis
Tan Stars
Dade County
Mortgage Coyne Building
Easy Way
Johnny Watts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!