Cuban Star
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Cuban Star
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Author : Adrian Burgos, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Hill and Wang
Release Date : 2011-04-26
Cuban Star written by Adrian Burgos, Jr. and has been published by Hill and Wang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-26 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In Cuban Star, an interpretive account of Alejandro "Alex" Pompez's life in context, Adrian Burgos, Jr. follows Pompez's--and baseball's--path through the twentieth century's changing social and racial landscape. When the selection committee voted Alex Pompez into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006, some cried foul. A Negro-league owner during baseball's glory days, Pompez was known as an early and steadfast advocate for Latino players, helping bring baseball into the modern age. So why was his induction so controversial? Like many in the era of segregated baseball, Pompez found that the game alone could never make all ends meet. To finance his beloved team, the New York Cubans, he delved headlong into a sin many baseball fans find unforgivable—gambling. He built one of the most infamous numbers rackets in Harlem, eventually arousing the ire of the famed prosecutor Thomas Dewey. But he also led his Cubans, with their star lineup of Latino players, to a Negro-league World Series championship in 1947. In this effervescent biography, the historian and sportswriter Adrian Burgos, Jr., brings to life the world of professional baseball during a time of enormous change. Following Pompez from his early days to the twilight of his career, Burgos offers a glimpse inside the clubhouse as both owners and players struggled with the new realities of the game. That today's rosters are filled with names like Rodriguez, Pujols, Rivera, and Ortiz is a testament to Pompez and his lasting influence.
Red Star Over Cuba
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Author : Nathaniel Weyl
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
Red Star Over Cuba written by Nathaniel Weyl and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Political Science categories.
This is the shocking story of how a Soviet-inspired People's Republic was created within 90 miles of the United States shoreline. Completely up to date, it tells the true facts behind the failure of the Cuban invasion attempt of last April and points the finger of responsibility at men on the highest level of the United States government. - Back cover.
Baseball S Other All Stars
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Author : William F. McNeil
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2000-03-01
Baseball S Other All Stars written by William F. McNeil and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Baseball is played in all corners of the world, so it is no surprise to learn that some of the greatest hardballers of all time never played on a U.S. major league diamond. Who knows what major league records would have been shattered had Sadaharu Oh of Japan, Josh Gibson of the Negro Leagues, Martin Dihigo of Cuba, Francisco Coimbre of Puerto Rico and Hector Espino of Mexico played in the United States. This work is a survey of the greatest baseball players who never played in the U.S. major leagues. The greatest players from the various professional leagues outside organized baseball in the United States are reviewed, and all-star teams are selected for each league. Finally, the author selects an "all-world all-star team" from the individual all-star teams from Japan, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the Negro Leagues.
Cuban Ballet
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Author : Octavio Roca
language : en
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Release Date : 2010
Cuban Ballet written by Octavio Roca and has been published by Gibbs Smith this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Art categories.
Just as Russian dancers defected from the former Soviet Union in the 1970s, Cuban dancers are now fleeing Castro's regime in droves. Their unique style of ballet is galvanizing the world of dance. This beautifully illustrated book explores the history of Cuban ballet by focusing on the life and career of the indomitable Alicia Alonso. The author also spotlights many of the young dancers who are now part of the growing Cuban Diaspora and who are changing the face of ballet: Lorena Feijoo, Lorna Feijoo, Joan Boada, Taras Domitro, Jose Manuel Carreno, and Carlos Acosta to name but a few.
Star Of Cuba
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Author : George G. Fariñas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Star Of Cuba written by George G. Fariñas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Aeronautics, Commercial categories.
Volume 1: 1929-1959
U S Trade Embargo Of Cuba
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on International Trade and Commerce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
U S Trade Embargo Of Cuba written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations. Subcommittee on International Trade and Commerce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Cuba categories.
The Black Stars Who Made Baseball Whole
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Author : Rick Swaine
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2005-12-27
The Black Stars Who Made Baseball Whole written by Rick Swaine and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.
For major league baseball, the decade following Jackie Robinson's 1947 debut was one of slow yet persistent change. Four other black players made their first, brief big-league appearances that year, followed by only two in 1948 and four in 1949. But by the end of 1959, 122 black ballplayers had made it to the big leagues. Like Robinson, their lives were made difficult off the field, and on it they dodged beanballs and spikes. This book brings attention to the accomplishments of this transitional generation of African American players--made up of men like Luscious Luke Easter, Sam "The Jet" Jethroe, and Sad Sam Jones--many of whom spent years in the minors, the Negro leagues, or both before getting their shot. Chapters on each season from 1947 to 1959 incorporate biographical and career profiles for 25 players who stood out during baseball's integration. A final chapter covers the outstanding minor league players who for various reasons never got a real chance to play major league ball. Appendices include a roster of black major leaguers from 1947 through 1959, a list of black-player firsts and statistics on the year-by-year population of black players in the majors.
The Pride Of Havana
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Author : Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2001-05-24
The Pride Of Havana written by Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-05-24 with Sports & Recreation categories.
From the first amateur leagues of the 1860s to the exploits of Livan and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, here is the definitive history of baseball in Cuba. Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria expertly traces the arc of the game, intertwining its heroes and their stories with the politics, music, dance, and literature of the Cuban people. What emerges is more than a story of balls and strikes, but a richly detailed history of Cuba told from the unique cultural perch of the baseball diamond. Filling a void created by Cuba's rejection of bullfighting and Spanish hegemony, baseball quickly became a crucial stitch in the complex social fabric of the island. By the early 1940s Cuba had become major conduit in spreading the game throughout Latin America, and a proving ground for some of the greatest talent in all of baseball, where white major leaguers and Negro League players from the U.S. all competed on the same fields with the cream of Latin talent. Indeed, readers will be introduced to several black ballplayers of Afro-Cuban descent who played in the Major Leagues before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier once and for all. Often dramatic, and always culturally resonant, Gonzalez Echevarria's narrative expertly lays open the paradox of fierce Cuban independence from the U.S. with Cuba's love for our national pastime. It shows how Fidel Castro cannily associated himself with the sport for patriotic p.r.--and reveals that his supposed baseball talent is purely mythical. Based on extensive primary research and a wealth of interviews, the colorful, often dramatic anecdotes and stories in this distinguished book comprise the most comprehensive history of Cuban baseball yet published and ultimately adds a vital lost chapter to the history of baseball in the U.S.
Encyclopedia Of Cuban United States Relations
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Author : Thomas M. Leonard
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-07-11
Encyclopedia Of Cuban United States Relations written by Thomas M. Leonard and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-11 with History categories.
Ninety miles from Florida, the island of Cuba has since long before the Castro revolution focused its attention upon, and drawn the attention of, the United States. American interest can be traced to President Jefferson; events since 1959 have kept the two nations constantly at odds. This encyclopedia places persons and events in the context of Cuban relations with the United States and vice versa. An introduction and chronology provide a background. From ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY to ZAYAS, ALFREDO, entries cover such topics as policies (e.g., Isle of Pines Treaty, 1931 International Sugar Agreement), leaders (e.g., Fulgencio Batista, John F. Kennedy) and events (e.g., Bay of Pigs invasion, Baltimore Orioles vs. Cuban All-Stars in A999). Many see references interconnect the entries.
Pete Hill
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Author : Bob Luke
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2023-01-06
Pete Hill written by Bob Luke and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-06 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Among early 20th century baseball players, John Preston "Pete" Hill (1882-1951) was considered the equal of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker--only skin color kept him out of the majors. A capable manager, Hill captained the Negro League's Chicago-based American Giants, led two expansion teams and retired from the sport as manager of the Baltimore Black Sox. Drawing on contemporary newspaper accounts, this first ever biography of Hill recounts the career of a neglected Hall of Famer in the context of the turbulent issues that surrounded him--segregation, women's suffrage, Prohibition and the Spanish flu.