The Sports Beat newspaper column
Date1947 January 18
DescriptionThe January 18, 1947 issue of Wendell Smith's newspaper column, "The Sports Beat". The column discusses Branch Rickey's decision to move Spring Training to Cuba instead of in Florida. Rickey cites racial discrimination as a particular reason. The article also speculates on Jackie Robinson's position in the upcoming season.
Object numberBL-1997-00571-035
Subject
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972
Subject
Rickey, Branch, 1881-1965
Subject
Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team)
Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)
Collection NumberBA MSS 001 Wendell Smith papers
Dimensions8.5 x 11 in.
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