Indianapolis Recorder, May 9, 1931, Page Three
This file appears in: Early Baseball in Indianapolis
Page Three of the Indianapolis Recorder, Saturday, May 9, 1931. “A.B.C.’s Win Three of Four Game Series From Giants. Local National Leaguers Show Wonderful Brand of Baseball in Opening Series with Giants. Monster Parade is Feature of Opening Ceremonies – Enthusiasm for Club Running High—Cleveland Cubs to Open Series Saturday. (Bulletin) The Cleveland Cubs will be here for a four-game series starting Saturday, May 9th, double-header Sunday and single game Monday. The Cleveland team is a member of the Negro National league and the results of this game will affect the standing of Indianapolis in the league….”
Image Courtesy of Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper Collection, from IUPUI University Library
This file appears in: Early Baseball in Indianapolis
Early Baseball in Indianapolis
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