Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Story
July 2, 1953
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Hank Aaron leads Sally League in batting (.369), hits (109), total bases (190), doubles (20), triples (8), and RBIs (69), tied for runs. He and teammates Mantilla, Israel, Reedy broke the league's color barrier for Jacksonville Braves, Milwaukee's farm club.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
Hank Aaron, of the Jacksonville Braves, leads Sally League batters, with an average of .369. Aaron's outstanding play ranks him the top player in the league. He has produced the most base hits, 109, highest with 190 total base knocks, leads with 20 two-base hits, has clouted the most three-baggers with eight, boasts 69 runs batted in, is tied for the run scoring lead with teammate Felix Mantilla.
Aaron and Mantilla, along with Al Israel and Junior Reedy of Savannah, broke the Sally League colorline. They've been impressive in the lineup of the Braves which is a farm club of the National League Milwaukee Braves.
Aaron and Mantilla, along with Al Israel and Junior Reedy of Savannah, broke the Sally League colorline. They've been impressive in the lineup of the Braves which is a farm club of the National League Milwaukee Braves.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Hank Aaron
Sally League
Batting Leader
Color Line
Baseball Integration
What entities or persons were involved?
Hank Aaron
Felix Mantilla
Al Israel
Junior Reedy
Where did it happen?
Sally League, Jacksonville Braves, Savannah
Story Details
Key Persons
Hank Aaron
Felix Mantilla
Al Israel
Junior Reedy
Location
Sally League, Jacksonville Braves, Savannah
Story Details
Hank Aaron leads Sally League batters with .369 average, tops in hits, total bases, doubles, triples, and RBIs, tied for runs scored. He and teammates Mantilla, Israel, and Reedy broke the league's color line as part of the Milwaukee Braves farm club.