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¡Vamos Chicas! Mexican American Women's Baseball Leagues of the Pre-WWII Midwest.
- Source :
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Nine: A Journal of Baseball History & Culture . Spring2024, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p58-68. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This article provides a historical account of Mexican American women's baseball teams in the Midwest during the 1930s and 1940s. It emphasizes the challenges faced by these teams due to racial barriers and discrimination against Mexican immigrants at the time. The article also highlights the positive impact of baseball on the community, as well as the support from parents who saw it as an opportunity for their daughters to develop skills and advocate for social causes. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of researching and acknowledging the cultural significance of local baseball teams. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11889330
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nine: A Journal of Baseball History & Culture
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177540678
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1353/nin.2023.a914846