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July 30, 1952
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The Dallas Noonday Luncheon Club is organizing a 'Dick Burnett Appreciation' night at Burnett Field on August 3 to honor R. W. (Dick) Burnett for pioneering the integration of Negro player Dave Hoskins into Texas league baseball. A plaque will be presented, and Calvin Stephens will perform.
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Dallas Owner To Be Honored
DALLAS, TEXAS -(ANP)- The Wednesday Noonday Luncheon Club of Moorland Branch YMCA of Dallas is spearheading a "Dick Burnett Appreciation" night that will be held between games of a double header at Burnett Field, Sunday, August 3, when the Eagles will tangle with the Oklahoma City Indians.
A Citizens' Committee, headed by chairmen from a cross-section of Dallas community life, has been perfected for this effort which will honor Eagle owner, R. W. (Dick) Burnett, for his pioneering in bringing to Texas league baseball its first Negro player, Dave Hoskins.
An inscribed plaque will be presented the honoree on behalf of the Committee, for his interracial and inter-cultural achievements. Howard Daniels, president of the Noonday Luncheon Club and general chairman of the Citizen's Committee, will make the official presentation.
Also on the program will be Calvin Stephens, a June graduate of Lincoln high school, who will sing "Old Man River." Stephens is the winner of a $2,000 four-year scholarship award from the Dallas Kiwanis Club.
DALLAS, TEXAS -(ANP)- The Wednesday Noonday Luncheon Club of Moorland Branch YMCA of Dallas is spearheading a "Dick Burnett Appreciation" night that will be held between games of a double header at Burnett Field, Sunday, August 3, when the Eagles will tangle with the Oklahoma City Indians.
A Citizens' Committee, headed by chairmen from a cross-section of Dallas community life, has been perfected for this effort which will honor Eagle owner, R. W. (Dick) Burnett, for his pioneering in bringing to Texas league baseball its first Negro player, Dave Hoskins.
An inscribed plaque will be presented the honoree on behalf of the Committee, for his interracial and inter-cultural achievements. Howard Daniels, president of the Noonday Luncheon Club and general chairman of the Citizen's Committee, will make the official presentation.
Also on the program will be Calvin Stephens, a June graduate of Lincoln high school, who will sing "Old Man River." Stephens is the winner of a $2,000 four-year scholarship award from the Dallas Kiwanis Club.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Dick Burnett Honor
Negro Player Integration
Texas League Baseball
Dallas Ymca Event
Interracial Achievements
What entities or persons were involved?
R. W. (Dick) Burnett
Dave Hoskins
Howard Daniels
Calvin Stephens
Where did it happen?
Dallas, Texas, Burnett Field
Story Details
Key Persons
R. W. (Dick) Burnett
Dave Hoskins
Howard Daniels
Calvin Stephens
Location
Dallas, Texas, Burnett Field
Event Date
Sunday, August 3
Story Details
Community event honoring Dick Burnett for integrating Dave Hoskins as the first Negro player in Texas league baseball; plaque presentation by Howard Daniels; performance by scholarship winner Calvin Stephens singing 'Old Man River'.