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Who was the first African American to play in the major leagues?
Jackie Robinson
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What would happen to the Negro League players if they didn't play well in Latin America
They were sent back home.
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What did Jackie Robinson hate?
To lose
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A group of musicians that use mostly stringed instruments
Orchestra
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Where was the East-West Classic game played?
Chicago
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Who was known for his temper?
Josh Gibson
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Why would the players file their cleats?
So they could spike the other players when they slid
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What did the African Americans in the military do? (3)
Cook Clean Carry ammunition to the white soldiers
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A small bag for carrying clothes or books
Sachel
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How did night baseball change things for Negroe League baseball?
They could play more games and more people would come watch.
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Why did the players call him "Cool Papa Bell"?
He was so easy-going
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Where did the players get bed bugs?
from staying in dirty hotels
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Why did the fans desert Negroe League baseball?
The Negroes were going to play in the majors
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Expressing oneself clearly and with force
Eloquent
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Why weren't some Negroe League players recognized as being great?
They didn't play in the majors
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Who was the Negroe League manager who had the best dressed teams?
Rube Foster
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What big economic effect happened that caused Negroe League teams to disappear?
The Great Depression
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What did the Negroe League players do in Latin America when they weren't playing baseball? Name 3
Go to cantinas Go fishing Go watch women
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Clowning or goofing around
Buffoonery
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What would the players do if they got injured or after they pitched a game?
They would put heat on their injury or take a hot shower.
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Who was the best known pitcher in Negroe League baseball?
Satchel Paige
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Why would ball players jump from team to team?
the owners didn't treat their players well or pay them
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How many players were on each team in the Negroe League?
15-19 players
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To reduce or smooth
Filing
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Why were Negroe league players not bitter when baseball became integrated?
They paved the way for other players to play in the major leagues.