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Story May 20, 1952

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Orestes 'Minnie' Minoso, Chicago White Sox centerfielder, tore ligaments in his right ankle sliding into second base during a steal attempt in a game against the Washington Senators, and will miss 3-4 days.

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Orestes Minoso Suffers Injury

CHICAGO (INS) Orestes (Minnie) Minoso, fleet centerfielder of the Chicago White Sox, injured his right ankle Sunday in the first game of a doubleheader with the Washington Senators and will be out of the lineup for three or four days.

Club officials said that X-rays revealed that Minoso suffered torn ligaments along the top of the instep.

The Cuban star injured his foot on an attempted steal of second base. Minoso drew a walk in the first inning. As he neared second base in an attempted steal, he slid for the base.

Minoso injured the ankle as he tried to hook it on the bag to avoid being tagged out.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Baseball Injury Minoso Ankle White Sox Stolen Base Torn Ligaments

What entities or persons were involved?

Orestes (Minnie) Minoso

Where did it happen?

Chicago

Story Details

Key Persons

Orestes (Minnie) Minoso

Location

Chicago

Event Date

Sunday

Story Details

Orestes Minoso injured his right ankle with torn ligaments while attempting to steal second base against the Washington Senators, sidelining him for three or four days.

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