Những podcast Laurel Emory hay nhất (2024)

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Emory R. Johnson and the Panama Canal 17:37

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #066 - Laurel Hill and the Panama Canal, Part 4 Emory Richard Johnson was the only Professor of Transportation and Commerce in the United States when he was asked to come up with a payment schedule for people using the Panama Canal. His methods were used for more than half a century.…

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Winter Respiratory Viruses 50:56

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With fall approaching, we can expect to see an increase in respiratory illnesses, beyond just COVID-19 and the flu. On this week’s episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Benjamin Lopman, PhD, talk about what diseases to look out for this fall and the challenges of developing vaccines for certain types of illnesses. Bristow also ans…

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Charles Day and the Panama Canal 15:09

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #066 - Laurel Hill and the Panama Canal, Part 3 Charles Day was a master builder. His Philadelphia firm Day & Zimmerman was first to pour concrete at the massive Culebra locks, which worked perfectly from day one.Bởi Joe Lex

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Lewis M Haupt and the Panama Canal 11:30

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #066 - Laurel Hill and the Panama Canal, Part 2 Lewis Haupt was son of famed railroad Engineer Herman Haupt (see Biographical Bytes from Bala #10: Lincoln's Railroad Man). Lewis became a civil engineer who was skeptical about a canal across Panama but joined the working committee when he was invited.…

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John Cresson Trautwine and the Panama Canal 23:07

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #066 - Laurel Hill and the Panama Canal, Part 1 John Cresson Trautwine was a civil engineer who wrote what became the definitive Engineer's Handbook which was standard text for decades; he also predicted that it would be impossible to build a canal through Panama.…

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Rudolph Hering & Reversing the Chicago River 30:52

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #066, Pushing Water, Section 2 Rudolph Hering was son of the famed homeopath Constantine Hering. He became such as expert on hydraulic engineering that he was invited to Chicago to assist with their drinking water problem, and he helped them reverse the river.…

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Frederick Graff and Watering Philadelphia 31:58

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #066, Pushing Water, Section 1 Frederick Graff was a civil engineer / architect who quickly learned the principles of hydraulics when he was tagged to set up the water supply for Philadelphia. He became a master of his craft.Bởi Joe Lex

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ABC066 Frederick Graff, Rudolph Hering, John C. Trautwine, Lewis Haupt, Charles Day, Emory R. Johnson: Pushing Water, Part 1 2:28:43

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All Bones Considered #066: Pushing Water Frederick Graff took over from Benjamin Latrobe to develop the Philadelphia Water Works Rudolph Hering was summoned to Chicago to help them with their drinking water problem and helped them reverse the flow of the Chicago River John C. Trautwine is remembered for his book, called "The Engineer's Bible," and …

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Ode to Sewers 51:30

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The creation of modern sewer systems solved critical sanitation issues in growing cities. Today, wastewater can even help researchers to detect and prevent disease outbreaks. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Marlene Wolfe, PhD discuss the evolution of sewers and the role of wastewater surveillance in public health. Bristow …

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WALKING TOUR OF LAUREL HILL WEST from Barmouth to Pencoyd 41:19

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If you have walked or ridden your bike through West Laurel Hill Cemetery from the entrance just off the Cynwyd Trail all the way to the Pencoyd exit on Righter’s Ferry Road, you have probably passed dozens of mausoleums and gravesites that you had questions about. Now there’s an audio narration to help you quench your curiosity. It is done by Joe L…

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WALKING TOUR OF LAUREL HILL WEST from Pencoyd to Barmouth 47:06

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Your walk or ride from the Righters Ferry entrance to the Barmouth entrance at the Cynwyd Heritage Trail is less than a mile, but you pass scores of grave markers and dozens of mausoleums, most with stained glass. This 47-minute narration gives you mini-biographies of more than 50 people who have resting places you pass along the route. They are ca…

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Vaccines 51:12

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While public support of childhood immunizations in the US has decreased over the past two decades, keeping up-to-date on routine vaccinations has become even more important. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Jodie Guest, PhD, discuss the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy, the risks and benefits of getting vaccinated, and how …

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Microplastics and PFAS 50:32

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The invention of plastics brought us durable solutions to daily problems. But now, microplastics are harnessing that durability to stick around in our bodies. On this week’s episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Carmen Marsit, PhD, talk about how microplastics and forever chemicals get into the environment and our bodies, how they…

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William M. Meredith: U.S. Poet Laureate 33:58

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Biographical Bytes from Bala #035 William Morris Meredith, Jr., described himself as a "B+ poet who has written a few A+ poems". Despite his modesty, his poetry was recognized as some of the best in post-WWII America. He served for two years as US Poet Laureate and was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. He is interred at Laurel Hill West.…

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Extreme Heat 51:09

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Climate change is bringing the heat, and, along with it, volatile weather events and health hazards. On this week’s episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow hones in on the ways climate change and heat affect our lives. Her guest, Noah Scovronick, PhD, offers his perspective regarding climate research and ways to move towards a cooler world. B…

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Richard Burr: Poster Child for Wartime Embalmers 24:36

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All Bones Considered #065 - Part 4 Richard Burr was a Civil War surgeon who found there was more money in "treating" the dead and became an embalmer. Photographer Matthew Brady immortalized him with a battlefield photo. This is section 4 of All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #065 - Fathers and Mothers of American Medicine, Part 4. You can fi…

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Anna Lukens and the She Doctor Panic of 1869 29:49

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All Bones Considered #065 - Part 3 In 1869, Anna Lukens was one of the 30+ medical students from Women's Medical College who inadvertently caused an uproar when they showed up at the weekly clinics. Despite having permission to be there and purchasing tickets, their mere presence caused a riot among the "gentlemen". I am experimenting with short fo…

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Thomas Story Kirkbride: An Architect for Madness 38:37

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All Bones Considered #065 - Part 2 Thomas Kirkbride trained as a surgeon but developed an interest in madness during his training. His blueprint for asylums became the standard for nearly a century. This is one of four people I talk about in All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #65 - Fathers and Mothers of American Medicine, Part 4. You will f…

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Mosquitoes 51:11

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Mosquitoes—a menace for hundreds of millions of years. Now, thanks to climate change, their territory is growing and with it, the spread of disease. On this week’s episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow takes a deep dive into the global impact of these needle-nosed nuisances and the new and creative ways scientists like her guest Gonzalo Vaz…

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John Rhea Barton and Surgical Innovation 19:03

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All Bones Considered #065 - Part 1 John Rhea Barton was a student of Philip Syng Physick who carried on his reputation as an innovative and bold surgeon in the early 19th century. An excerpt from the podcast "Fathers (and Mothers) of American Medicine, Part 4.Bởi Joe Lex

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Coming soon: Health Wanted 1:16

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Subscribe now! From WABE and Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, a brand new show breaking down science in pursuit of better health. Each week host, research scientist, and professional explainer Laurel Bristow tackles the biggest headlines in public health. From Ozempic to the ozone, extreme heat to epidemics, Health Wanted brings …

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ABC065 John Rhea Barton, Thomas Storey Kirkbride, Anna Lukens, Richard Burr: Fathers and Mothers of American Medicine, Part 4 2:16:14

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John Rhea Barton was a master surgeon who has both a fracture and a professorship named for him. Thomas Story Kirkbride wanted to take Barton’s role, but instead got interested in caring for the mentally ill at a time when a new philosophy was being introduced. Kirkbride asylums became the standard of care for many decades. Anna Lukens was among th…

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Katherine "Kitty" Hershey: Temporary Residency 22:36

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Biographical Bytes from Bala #034, Part 3 Milton Hershey's beloved wife Kitty died in a Philadelphia hotel room and spent nearly three years in a receiving vault at Laurel Hill West until a new cemetery was built in Hershey as her final resting place.Bởi Joe Lex

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Franklin Baker: Sublime with the Coconut 26:51

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Biographical Bytes from Bala, #034, part 2 Grain merchant Franklin Baker once received a load of coconut as payment for a boatload of grain. Baker turned this serendipitous occurrence into a lifetime of working with coconut, such that the name “Baker’s” is almost synonymous with coconuts.Bởi Joe Lex

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Henry Oscar Wilbur: Buds vs. Kisses 23:46

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Biographical Bytes from Bala #034, Part 1 Henry Oscar Wilbur was a Philadelphia chocolatier who was probably most famous for his small chocolate pieces with his name on the bottom. He called them Wilbur Buds and offered a spirited competition to Milton Hershey’s Kisses.Bởi Joe Lex

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Henry Oscar Wilbur, Franklin Baker, Katherine "Kitty" Hershey: Sweet Tooth, part 1 1:18:46

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Biographical Bytes from Bala #034 - COMPLETE Almost everybody loves chocolate. Henry Oscar Wilbur was a Philadelphia chocolatier who was probably most famous for his small chocolate pieces with his name on the bottom. He called them Wilbur Buds and offered a spirited competition to Milton Hershey’s Kisses. Although Hershey is not buried locally, hi…

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Premiering on August 2nd: Health Wanted 1:01

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Subscribe now! From WABE and Emory's Rollins School of Public Health, a brand new show breaking down science in pursuit of better health. Each week host, research scientist, and professional explainer Laurel Bristow tackles the biggest headlines in public health. From Ozempic to the ozone, extreme heat to epidemics, Health Wanted brings context, cu…

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Donald Fithian Lippincott: Surprising Medalist at Stockholm 13:49

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All Bones Considered #064, Part 4 The Olympics are here. If you missed it the first time, here’s an opportunity to learn about some Olympiads interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Donald Fithian Lippincott surprised everyone, including himself, when he took both a bronze and a silver in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. And don’t forget All Bones Considered…

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Ted Meredith: The Fastest Schoolboy in the Country 37:22

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All Bons Considered #064, Part 3 The Olympics are here. If you missed it the first time, here’s an opportunity to learn about some Olympiads interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery. James Edwin “Ted” Meredith was the fastest schoolboy in the country and broke every distance running record from 100 meters to 1 mile; his Gold in the 1912 Olympics was for th…

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Jervis Watson Burdick and the Stockholm Games 23:16

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All Bones Considered #064, Part 2 The Olympics are here. If you missed it the first time, here’s an opportunity to learn about some Olympiads interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Jervis Watson Burdick was a UPenn student member of the Sphinx Club and the Canteen Club who competed in the1912 Olympics but did not medal. You will learn about four athlete…

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Lawson "Robbie" Robertson: Coach Extraordinaire 32:58

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All Bones Considered #064, Part 1 The Olympics are here. If you missed it the first time, here’s an opportunity to learn about some Olympiads interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Lawson “Robbie” Robertson won medals in the Intercalated Games of 1906 in Athens and went on to become head coach of the University of Pennsylvania track and field team. He t…

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ABC#064 Four More Olympians from 1904 to 1912 2:00:56

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An earlier episode of All Bones Considered covered the 1900 Paris Olympiad and some Laurel Hill residents who participated. This month features four more Olympians from the early 20th century. Lawson “Robbie” Robertson won medals in the Intercalated Games of 1906 in Athens and went on to become head coach of the University of Pennsylvania track and…

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Abram Winegardner Harris: A Forgotten Educator 33:55

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Biographical Bytes from Bala #033 Abram Winegardner Harris was one of the top educators in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After he was schooled in Philadelphia and spent time with the Department of Agriculture, he served as president of the land grant school in Orono when it became the University of Maine. While there …

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George Henry Boker: The Playwright Who Fixed Everything 30:57

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ABC #063 - Part 4 George Henry Boker was one of Philadelphia’s most accomplished men – poet, playwright, politician, and co-founder of the Union League. He also solidified copyright laws in the United States so creators could be fairly paid. Oh – he was also minister to Turkey and Russia.Bởi Joe Lex

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Robert Taylor Conrad: Mayor and Playwright 24:17

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ABC #063 - Part 3 Robert Taylor Conrad was a polymath whose writing was praised by Edgar Allen Poe and whose play Aylmere, or Jack Cade became another favorite of Edwin Forrest’s. He also served as Mayor of Philadelphia at the time of consolidation.Bởi Joe Lex

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Robert Montgomery Bird: Edwin Forrest & The Gladiator 30:40

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ABC #063 - Part 2 Robert Montgomery Bird was a physician who wrote a play for Edwin Forrest that became the basis for plays and movies into the 21st century. Forrest became rich, while Bird became an embittered man.Bởi Joe Lex

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Richard Penn Smith: Inventing Davy Crockett 23:37

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ABC #063 - Part 1 Richard Penn Smith wrote more than 20 plays but is best remembered today for inventing much of what we know as the legend of Davy Crockett.Bởi Joe Lex

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ABC#063 Richard Penn Smith, Robert Montgomery Bird, Robert Taylor Conrad, George Henry Boker: Curtain Up! Four Early Philadelphia Playwrights 2:11:14

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Americans struggled to establish their own identity as they separated from the British in the early 19th century. It was a time of blossoming for American theater and its playwrights, despite their receiving little honor and even less compensation. Richard Penn Smith wrote more than 20 plays but is best remembered today for inventing much of what w…

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Philadelphia's Jazz Lodestar: Dennis Sandole 1:14:46

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Biographical Bytes from Bala #032 Dennis Sandole was one of the best kept secrets in jazz. Born Dionigi Sandoli in South-Philadelphia-born, his teaching techniques were sought by Art Farmer, James Moody, Benny Golson, Jim Hall, and especially John Coltrane, who became his most famous student. Coltrane spent hours practicing daily to master the mate…

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J.B. Lippincott: Lippincott's Magazine 16:34

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ABC #062 - Part 3 Joshua Ballinger Lippincott was a late comer with his Lippincott’s magazine, but it lasted longer than the others and served as the bedrock for the famed Lippincott Publishing Company which went through several generations of family leadership.Bởi Joe Lex

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Charles Jacob Peterson and Peterson's Magazine 25:08

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ABC #062 - Part 2 Charles Peterson was a lifelong friend of Graham who started his own magazine and was ready to hand it off to his son, Howard, who mysteriously disappeared during a weekend trip down the shore. What his wife did at the time of her death 31 years later will touch your heart.Bởi Joe Lex

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George Rex Graham and Graham's Magazine 28:50

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ABC #062 - Part 1 Of the 19th century magazines out of Philadelphia, Graham’s was the best, even though it only lasted a few years. George Rex Graham would wheedle articles out of Longfellow and Thoreau and published many stories by his co-editor Edgar Allan Poe.Bởi Joe Lex

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ABC#062 Three More Philadelphia Magazines: Graham's, Peterson's, and Lippincott's 1:23:36

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #062 (complete) Philadelphia has always been the magazine-publishing capital of the United States. It reached its pinnacle in the 1840s, 50s, and 60s when three popular magazines – Graham’s, Peterson's, and Lippincott's - all came into existence. Graham’s was the best, even though it only lasted a few years…

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Gladys Hall & Russell Ball: Glamourizing Early Hollywood 53:10

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Biographical Bytes from Bala #031 It wasn’t long after movies became ubiquitous in America that movie fan magazine appeared. Eventually there would be more than 20 of them. Gladys Hall had a stellar reputation as a “safe” interviewer who could be depended on to tell a good story without any scandal. Her interview with Hungarian actor Bela Lugosi is…

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Pete Childs: No, Not That One 18:03

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ABC #061 - Part 4 Pete Childs (not "Cupid" and definitely not "Pierce") was a fine 2nd baseman who served in that role for the 1902 Phillies. It was while serving as player-manager for an Ohio League team that he pulled the unfathomable feat of throwing one pitch as a reliever and getting three out.Bởi Joe Lex

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Jack McFetridge: Super Amateur, So-So Pro 16:32

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ABC #061 - Part 3 Jack McFetridge was the best amateur pitcher in Philadelphia for years before he went pro. He wasn’t that good.Bởi Joe Lex

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Cub Stricker: A Hot-Tempered Infielder 17:01

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ABC #061 - Part 2 Cub Stricker was a good fielding 2nd baseman with a hot temper who was arrested on the field to avoid fan rioting when he struck a heckler with a thrown ball.Bởi Joe Lex

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Walter "Slick" Schlichter: Pioneer in Black Baseball 25:20

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ABC #061 - Part 1 Henry Walter “Slick” Schlichter started as a bantamweight and a boxing promoter who became a sportswriter and then partnered with Black baseball pioneer Sol White to organize the best Negro league team in the country at the turn of the 20th century.Bởi Joe Lex

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ABC#061 Play Ball! Part 3: Four More Baseball Pioneers at Laurel Hill 1:29:44

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #061 - Play Ball! Part 3: Four More Baseball Pioneers at Laurel Hill Henry Walter “Slick” Schlichter started as a bantamweight and a boxing promoter who became a sportswriter and then partnered with Black baseball pioneer Sol White to organize the best Negro league team in the country at the turn of the 20t…

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Grayce Nottage Nicholas: Black Is Beautiful 42:51

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Biographical Bytes from Bala #030 Grayce Nottage-Nicholas was an older sister of Civil Rights activist C. Delores Tucker, but she made a name for herself as a teacher, parole officer, police detective, and beauty queen at a time when women of color were not welcomed to traditional beauty pageants. In this episode I tell you about the evolution of b…

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