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Thank you for that, Yakyu. I almost felt like leaving, mid-game, but wanted to stay to see what happened with the t-shirt.
Normally I wouldn’t have an interest in a team from TN, but Dave Stewart has a role with the ownership group. He’s a solid guy, probably with the most experience of anyone across all levels of a baseball organization.
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I saw an interview with Stewart about this. What a class act that man is.
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BUMS TOP CARDS IN 14!
Johnny “Needlenose” Wright became Starter B for Brooklyn: turned in 7 scoreless innings, yielding just one hit to St. Louis. ReIser: GWRBI.
Brooklyn within a half-game of first place.
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Clutch performance for Mr. Wright who was of course the right man for the job!
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Today’s #1947League hero, Johnny “Needlenose” Wright, had a historic connection with the real-life Brooklyn #Dodgers
What was it?
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His brother, Turner, was the sales rep for the company that sold the pliers and wrenches that were used by the sprinkler maintenance specialists of the grounds crew at Ebbet’s Field.
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#YIAY how #1947League Dodger star Johnny “Needlenose” Wright was connected to the real-life Brooklyn club. Answer: He was the second Black player Branch Rickey signed, after Jackie.
#baseball #BlackHistoryMonth
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DAY, CARDS TOP BUMS
Leon got the W, scored what turned out to be the winning run as St. Louis bounced back from yesterday’s loss to Brooklyn. Day:10 wins, .295, 16 RBI.
Dodgers ace Branca collided with Kurowski while trying to break up a DP. Out 10.
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