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Black Baseball in Minnesota: The Pipestone Black Sox
In the following article historian Bruce A. Glasrud follows the exploits of an all black baseball team in the southwestern Minnesota town of Pipestone in the 1920s which at the time had virtually no black residents.  Nonetheless the team competed with other white, all-black, and racially integrated
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Dream comes true for Jackie Robinson West hero Ed Howard in 2020 MLB Draft after being selected 16th overall by the Chicago Cubs | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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[VIDEO]: Money, Greed or Need: Can college football be played without fans? | The Atlanta Voice
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Just a rough patch? J-Lo and A-Rod say they are 'working through' things
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The conspiracy to defraud brought to light
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US firm’s vaccine shows promise in first phase
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South African Trevor Noah Gets 'Daily Show'
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NFL Changes Rooney Rule, But Doesn’t Implement Draft Pick Incentives
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NFL forced to update new website after claiming Colin Kaepernick 'retired'
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African American Stars Discuss “The Culture & Journey of the Black Baseball Player” - Milwaukee Community Journal
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Dallas ISD Student Wins Mavs’ Virtual Business Pitch Competition
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Tulsa Health Department: Health and Food Safety Tips For A Safe Holiday Weekend | The Oklahoma Eagle
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Minnesota Twins Remove Statue Of Ex-Owner Calvin Griffith Over Racist Remarks
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Remembering The Life Of Baseball Hall Of Fame Pitcher,  Satchel Paige 
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Astros legend Bob ‘The Bull’ Watson dies at 74
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Chloe x Halle, Yebba and Jacob Collier Offer Danceable Grooves In Time For Summer
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Dodgers re-sign reliever Blake Treinen to a two-year contract | L.A. Focus News
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