Mindanao
Mindanao Second-largest island of the
Philippines, in the
s of the archipelago; Davao is the major port and city. The island is forested and mountainous, rising to the active volcano of Mount Apo, at 2954m (9690ft), the highest peak in the Philippines. The jagged coastline features deep bays and islets. There are numerous inland waterways and lakes. The economy is primarily agricultural. Tin mining takes place around Mindanas. Area: 94,631sq km (36,537sq mi). Pop. (2000) 16,038,497.
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THE GREAT 'SATCHEL' PAIGE: One Of The Best Pitchers Ever To Play The
Newspaper article from: Sacramento Observer; 8/23/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...remains something of a mystery. Satchel always refused to divulge...be 1906. He got the name Satchel as a small child because he carried satchels and suitcases while working in the Mobile train station. Paige was a mischievous child...reform school for stealing. Satchel lived there for five ...
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Interview: David Sterry discusses the legacy of famed pitcher Satchel Paige
Transcript from: Weekend Edition - Saturday (NPR); 7/28/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...discusses the legacy of famed pitcher Satchel Paige Host: SCOTT SIMON Time: 1...you had $200, you could hire Satchel Paige to come pitch for you and he...but he gets there.' SIMON: Satchel Paige threw 55 no-hitters. Mr. STERRY...
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Satchel Paige: Unsung Hero
Transcript from: NPR Tell Me More; 7/27/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Me More 07-27-2009 Satchel Paige: Unsung Hero Host: MICHEL...and dubbed him a walking satchel tree, and the name stuck...real name Leroy Robert Paige. MARTIN: And among his...They were all supplied by Satchel Paige, and they were all lies...
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Baseball's legendary Satchel Paige
Magazine article from: Boys' Life; 2/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...that hummed like a bee. LEROY "Satchel" Paige was one of the top pitchers in...1965--at age 59. In 1971, Paige became the first African-American...Robert W Peterson [Sidebar] SATCHEL PAIGE AT A GLANCE Born: JuLy 7, 1906...
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Satchel Paige's America.(Book review)
Magazine article from: The Historian; 6/22/2006; ; 700+ words
; Satchel Paige's America. By William Price Fox...publication. By far the best study on Satchel Paige remains Mark Ribowsky's Don't Look Back: Satchel Paige in the Shadows of Baseball. James N...
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A legend's real life ; Author of Satchel Paige biography coming to Gibson's
Newspaper article from: Concord Monitor; 7/23/2009; ; 700+ words
; Satchel Paige spent his life rewriting his own history...nothing has been more challenging than Satchel Paige. I've talked to hundreds of old Negro...decided I would have loved to have had Satchel Paige as an uncle or grandpa, but not as a...
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Satchel Paige: a hero for the Jews too.(OPINIONS)(Satchel Paige)
Newspaper article from: The Jewish Advocate (Boston, MA); 10/16/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Negro Leagues strikeout king Leroy "Satchel" Paige? I began to wonder a week ago...audiences on my new biography of Paige. It was in middle of the first talk...until he reached his early 60s. Paige also fought for Civil Rights before...
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Satchel Paige.(Review)(Children's Review)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: The Horn Book Magazine; 3/1/2000; ; 576 words
; Lesa Cline-Ransome Satchel Paige; illus. by James E...pitcher Leroy "Satchel" Paige spent more than twenty...narrative with memorable Satchel sayings (the supremely...enjoyment of watching Satchel Paige show his stuff.
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Paige's pitching feats legendary // Records? Satchel's opponents will vouch Series: GREATEST ATHLETES OF THE CENTURY
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 6/12/1988; ; 700+ words
; ...documented facts surround Satchel Paige. The lanky, spindly...prove it, but Satchel Paige indisputably - subscribed...Leroy - looking like a satchel tree," a friend remarked...addition to the Lookouts, Paige played at various times...
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BUCK O'NEIL ON SATCHEL PAIGE
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 3/17/1996; 484 words
; ...should have been the first. "As for Satchel (Paige), who for many whites was the only...before you take me. I'm Satchel Paige. It was his pride that hurt...have said, well, that's Satchel Paige. But with Jackie, they would have...
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Paige, Satchel
Book article from: Notable Sports Figures
...Don't Look Back that one of Satchel's childhood friends, Willie...That's when I named him Satchel, right on that day." Hines...of the many versions of how Paige earned his nickname, added...the name 'cause he carried satchels. Hell no — it's 'cause he stole 'em!" Paige's tendencies ...
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Satchel Paige
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Satchel Paige Long before Jackie Robinson...organized baseball, " Satchel Paige (1906-1982) was a name...thus earning the name 'Satchel Tree."' The nickname...stuck into adulthood. Paige was ten years old when he...
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Paige, Satchel 1906–1982
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
Satchel Paige 1906 – 1982 Professional...career of pitcher Satchel Paige. Only a single indisputable...earning the name ’ Satchel Tree. ’ ”...stuck into adulthood. Paige was ten years old when he...
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Paige, Satchel 19O6-1982
Book article from: American Decades
PAIGE, SATCHEL 19O6-1982 Baseball player Born Thirty Years Too Early LeRoy Robert "Satchel" Paige was the greatest pitcher of the 1930s...Ruth was a bigger box-office draw, and Paige was every bit a showman, a man who would...
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Smith, Hilton 1912–1983
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
...During the later career of fabled pitcher Satchel Paige, Smith often served as a relief pitcher after Paige had pitched a few innings of the game...shadow of fellow Monarchs pitcher Satchel Paige. Paige was an American celebrity, beloved...
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