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Chapman Eats Words, Poses With RobinsonPHILADELPHIA — Phillies’ Manager Hen Chapman, who recently led his team in hurling a barrage of insults at Jackie Kobinson, posed, for a picluro with the Brooklyn Dodger first-baseman before Friday night'* gome here.The Alabama-born field leader of the locals, reprimanded by President Ford Frick and impugned by press and public 'for his condemnation of Jackie, swallowed hh feelings on his return here.Afte- offering the explanation that Jaekie was just another ball player and subject to ‘riding’ by his club and himself. Chapman told Philly newsmen that he would be Rlad to havo a colored player on his team if he were good enough.Taken at his word, he was asked to take a picture with Jackie. He acquiesced, much to the apparent amusement of Robinson.
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Richmond Afro American
Richmond, Virginia, US
Sat, May 17, 1947
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