Vol. 24, Issue 12
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April 7-13, 2019
LIVING LEGEND
OUR STORY April
Lee Elder
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Frank Robinson named Cleveland IndIans manager. – 1975
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Henry “Hank” Aaron sets new home run record. - 1974
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Lee Elder is the first African-American to break the color barrier and play in the Masters Golf Tournament. He was born in 1934 in Dallas. His father died in WWII, and his mother shortly thereafter. With Elder’s sister running the household, he was lured to golf as a way to earn additional income for the family. He began caddying at the all-White Tennison Park Golf Club in Dallas and soon became favored by the head pro of the course, who allowed him to slip in after hours to play on the mostly obscured back six holes. Over time, Elder became an accomplished golfer who eventually attracted the attention of hustler and con artist “Titanic” Thompson. Using Thompson’s financial backing, Elder began playing in tournaments while honing his skills in the game and developing the ability to succeed under pressure. He joined the all-Black United Golfers Association (UGA) in 1959 and began the domination of the Association that would last for nearly eight years. Lee Elder won four Negro National Open Championships and during one period in 1966, he won an astonishing 18 of the 22 tournaments he played in. Continued on Page 5
Blues singer and guitarist, Bowdie Glenn Lipscomb, was born in Navasota. – 1895
10 Dallas native, Golfer Lee Elder, became the 1st African-American to play in the Masters Tournament. – 1975
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Jackie Robinson plays his 1st Major League Baseball game. – 1947
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E D U C AT I O N
POLITICS
W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N ’
Richard Harvey Cain, one of the founders of Paul Quinn College, was born on this day. – 1825
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Aldine I.S.D. restructures District’s Leadership team. Page 4
Texas House passes the school finance reform package. Page 5
Holman Street B.C. hosts “2019 Spring Revival”.
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David Hoskins started for the Dallas Eagles, making him the first Black player in the Class AA Texas League. – 1952