Podcasts about Toni Stone

On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes Washington Post national baseball writer Chelsea Janes, Cleveland Guardians minor league assistant hitting coach Amanda Kamekona, and children's book author Myra Faye Turner, who gave us a Women's History month baseball lesson.Mark and Chelsea discussed the best defensive teams entering 2025, underachievers in 2024 who could be in for big years this season, players with injury concerns, sleeper MVP and Cy Young picks, and predicted LCS and World Series matchups.Amanda shared the story of her path to pro baseball and the work she focuses on as a minor league coach. She explained what she likes to use in terms of stats and video analysis, how she helps hitters with the mental challenges of a long season, and the mentors that have helped her.Myra Faye talked about her book, Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues: A Graphic Novel Biography of Toni Stone. She detailed Toni's story and how her determination helped her overcome gender barriers to play baseball for the Indianapolis Clowns. It's a story worth knowing.The SIS Baseball Podcast moves to a bi-weekly schedule during the season, so you can catch us again in two weeks.Check out our 2021 talk on our injury prediction tool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_iPVOY6TiU&t=744s&pp=ygUdam9obiBzaGlybGV5IG1hdHQgbWFub2NoZXJpYW7SBwkJvQCDtaTen9Q%3DThanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Twitter at @sis_baseball, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Ryan Woodward - Project Coordinator with The International Women's Baseball Center (IWBC)IWBC sharing worldwide history of women in baseballPast Events include Baseball For All Nationals tournament, SABR, USA Women's National Team visits, Baseball Clinics, Guest speakers on women in baseballWomens Baseball Heritage Trail map began in 2017Planning a vacation trip use the map to locate interesting stops that spotlight women in baseballAlong the trail - discover museums roadside markers, historic ballparks, murals, libraries, gravesites, archives  & more at https://www.wbht.org/Ryan's love of the preservation of history led him to create the Women In Baseball Week program to celebrate the stories of women in the game. - https://womeninbaseballweek.org/ Conversations with Dr. Leslie Heaphy on building lists on the historic locations sparked the beginning of the Trail to develop wbht.orgFlorida northbound trip would find Mary Wisham Park, Rachel Robinson marker, Archives in TallahasseeA League of Their Own, Movie & TV Series, #ALOTO - inspirations for Ryan. The movie was filmed near his home in Kentucky & Southern IndianaIn the early 90's there were only a few books covering women in baseball gave Ryan the fire to learn & develop more resources for all to enjoyEvolving technology & the internet gave Ryan the tools to begin building the Trails website. https://wbht.org/Historic locations of trail include grave markers of past players as well as online archives are listed on the Trail7 or 8 Trail sites in KentuckyToni Stone, an American Treasure & Hero has multiple listings on the trailNellie Twardzik Thompson – first girl to play varsity baseball in 1935 – ballpark named after her in MassachusettsTwardzik inducted into the Baseball Hall of FameOnly 6% of monuments & statues are of women in the USRecent statues erected for Toni Stoni, Mo'ne Davis, Mamie (Peanut) Johnson, Gertrude Dunn, celebrate women in baseball See It, Be It,  - See Her, Be Her - Mo'ne Davis – strength of characterEarly inspiration in Kentucky was AAGPBL, Anna May HutchisonAnna played from 44 through 49, mostly with Racine Belles. Hutchinson was an All-Star player in AAGPBLAs AAGPBL transitioned from underhand pitching to overhand pitching - Hutchinson developed unique side-armed pitching Ryan worked to have Anna May Hutchinson inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of FameLois Youngens & Sue Zipay to of the AAGPBL veterans have places on the TrailShirley Burkovich, nicknamed “Hustle”  - “stop talking about it, do it”Ryan Burkovich , Shirley & Maybelle Blair & #ALOTO TV filmingThe Shirley Burkovich “Hustle” awarded to USAWNT Baseball catcher, Beth GreenwoodIsla Borders, “Making My Pitch” broad reach and appealBarbara Gregorich's "Women at Play" has become a good friendTanith Harley - a great contributor in finding new places & informationWomen in Baseball Graphic Novels Martha Ackmann's book on Toni Stone, "Curveball," is both upsetting & inspiring of a black woman playing baseball in the SouthKat Willaims new book on Maybelle Blair, All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair - https://bit.ly/4kUlGeC Louisville SABR conference in AugustInvitation to visit Rockford Illinois to discover home of Beyer Stadium, IWBC, Rockford Peaches Ryan Woodward's Womens Baseball Heritage Trail at  wbht.org You can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

Early days studying architecture and design in Mississippi & New YorkJanet Marie Smith's work with Fenway, Dodgers Stadium, Camden Yards, Ed Smith ballparkJanet Marie has been recognized by Cooperstown Hall of Fame in the Diamond Dreams exhibitBreakdown of 3 genres of baseball parksRenovations at Dodgers StadiumCamden Yards is the vision of Larry Lucchino – intimacy of an Old-fashioned ballpark Governor's support of the Orioles after losing the football team to IndianapolisWorking within restrictions & a tether Preservation & Environmental impact Controversy of keeping the old warehouse on Eutaw StreetBallparks are not uniform with fixed architecture and field measurementsChallenge of upgrading Fenway in Dodgers Stadium 3 Drivers to any project, The Schedule, The Design & the Scope of the projectStagger work on projects so that team may return to their home field each yearExpansion of MLB teams with Montreal, Salt Lake & othersDodger Stadium expansion of the clubhouse this offseason – adding square footage that will include accommodating batting cages womenmental healthnutrition Ballpark ChangesPerry Barber, Umpire Accommodations for women in the game2000 – 2005 construction included umpire rooms for men and women to dress in separate areas and have a common room to meetPNC Park & others were built to give that room to women umpires were not used as women have not been brought up into MLB. Some of that room has been repurposed to Mascots, etc.Advancement of Women in Baseball across several different disciplines, Finance, Legal, Public Relations, Ticketing, Nutrition, Mental HealthJanet Marie - sometimes best ideas come from people with background outside off sportsFrank Robinson – ultimate insider – secret weapon on development on Camden YardsLarry Lucchino posits – How can the 2 smallest parks pull the greatest number of fans to the fieldWomen in the game today, Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations, Baltimore Orioles as well as Kim Ng former GM of the MarlinsCelebrating Toni Stone You have been listening to a Women in Baseball edition of BaseballBiz On Deck, with special guest, Janet Marie Smith, Senior Vice President of Planning and Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Special Thanks to Gianna Daniece & Rick Vaughn for making this episode possible.Thank you all for listening and remember , you can find Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, on iHeart, Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck.com.

Do you know Toni Stone? You should, she was the first Woman to play professional baseball and played with the likes of Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. She was very good and held her own. She's the subject of a new book "Swinging into History". Author Karen Swanson returns for the conclusion of our conversation today. Talking Points: *The Beginnings *Wearing different hats and balancing that *Difficulties of running card shows. *Post-Covid Hobby *Too many shows? Follow us on Social Media: Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo... https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Do you know Toni Stone? You should, she was the first Woman to play professional baseball and played with the likes of Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. She was very good and held her own. She's the subject of a new book "Swinging into History". Author Karen Swanson is our guest today. Talking Points: *The Beginnings *Wearing different hats and balancing that *Difficulties of running card shows. *Post-Covid Hobby *Too many shows? Follow us on Social Media: Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo... https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... Merch shop:https://sports-card-nation.pri... To eliminate pre & post-roll adshttps://www.spreaker.com/podca...

The Common team is taking a beat to rest and recharge this Memorial Day weekend. But to keep your podcast feeds fresh, we're getting a little help from our friends in the WBUR newsroom with a feature. It's by WBUR Arts and Culture correspondent Andrea Shea. Andrea recently visited the Huntington Theatre for a sneak peek at its newest production ‘Toni Stone,' which tells the true story of the first female baseball player to ever join a professional men's baseball team in the 1950s. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

In the 1950s, Toni Stone became the first woman to join a professional men's baseball team. Now a New England premiere at the Huntington Theatre is shining a light on this forgotten figure's story.

In the days when professional baseball was segregated into white and Black teams, a Black woman named Toni Stone made history. Stone was a sports phenom, and she rose through the ranks to become the first woman to play regularly in the Negro leagues, a series of men's professional baseball leagues. The teams attracted talented players including Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron. But Stone proved to be of the same caliber — when Aaron was picked up by Major League Milwaukee Braves, Stone took his position at second base with the all-male Indianapolis Clowns in 1953.“I had not heard of Toni Stone, and I was shocked and dismayed and then really not surprised at all, because that's what history does to black women,” said Lydia Diamond, author of the play, “Toni Stone.” “That's what history does to Black people. That's what history does to women of all colors. But then it angered me, and I felt like I had to take it on, and that it was my honor to take it on.”Until recently, Stone's remarkable story had been largely forgotten. Award-winning playwright, Lydia Diamond, takes on Stone's story in a new play featured at The Huntington Theatre.GUESTLydia Diamond, award-winning playwright whose works include “The Gift Horse,” “Smart People,” “Stick Fly” (Broadway) and “The Bluest Eye,” she is an associate professor of playwriting at the University of Illinois in Chicago, and her new play, “Toni Stone,” is running at the Huntington Theatre 

This week the ladies are talking sports with to athletic angels who worked to break the racial and gender barriers imposed in sports! Kelley tells the story of Alice Milliat, an accomplished athlete that campaigned for more opportunities for women in sports. Then, Emily covers Toni Stone, who had to battle not only racism but also sexism to become one of the only women to play professional baseball. Hop on the krankenwagen and do the damn thing, because we're wining about herstory!

Fox's Eammonn Dignam made his way to MLB Headquarter in New York City to talk to the developers of one of the biggest baseball video games out now.... "MLB The Show '24" and their focus on the Negro Leagues for their "Storylines" event in this "FOX on Games." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All together once again, the crew talks Black history. From George Bunga, a Black-Indigenous fur trader from the 1890s to sundown towns, the crew shares what they know and learn a bunch in return. We also talk about Ethel Ray Nance, a Black stenographer for the state of Minnesota; Biddy Mason, a former slave who became an influential L.A. landowner; Toni Stone, an American female professional baseball player; the role Black athletes played in the NHL; the Green Book; Black Beauty; and more.    

LBL Host Daniel Port celebrates Women's History Month by diving into the history of women in baseball and sharing his favorite stories of women in baseball throughout history and ranking Dottie Schroeder and Toni Stone on the List! Host: Daniel Port The List Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com Subscribe to the Pitcher List Baseball Podcasts feed here. Support the podcast with Pitcher List Plus Part of the Pitcher List Podcast Network - @PitcherListPods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LBL Host Daniel Port celebrates Women's History Month by diving into the history of women in baseball and sharing his favorite stories of women in baseball throughout history and ranking Dottie Schroeder and Toni Stone on the List!Host: Daniel PortThe ListFollow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPortFollow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegaciesEmail us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.comSubscribe to the Pitcher List Baseball Podcasts feed here.Support the podcast with Pitcher List PlusPart of the Pitcher List Podcast Network - @PitcherListPods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

This week, our host Amari Robinson, tells all about baseball trailblazer, Toni Stone. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Stone https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/stone-toni-1921-1996/ https://www.mlb.com/history/negro-leagues/players/toni-stone

Lydia Diamond, Playwright of Toni Stone, joins Steve Dale to talk about her play, a story about the first Black female baseball player. Toni Stone is at the Goodman Theatre until February 26th. Listen to her interview below and you can purchase tickets here.

Imagine being an immigrant taking a 16 year journey from Eritrea to get to Buffalo. Hear some of the stories from inside Buffalo's Vive La Casa immigration and refugee shelter. Also, a look at Governor Kathy Hochul's agenda after being elected Tuesday. And federal officials have joined the investigation into Thursday's shooting at Alba Di Vida, Hispanos Unidos' methadone clinic on Virginia Street. And if it's Friday, it's Theater Talk, today with Anthony and Peter talking of all the big offerings on Buffalo's stage right now— including Ujima's "Toni Stone" and Shea's "Tina".

This week on Lady History: She's out of my league, because she is literally a professional athelete. In our second ever athlete episode, we explore the stories of record-breaking runner Wilma Rudolph, baseball babe Toni Stone, and cycling champion Veronica Ivy. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms, Haley Khosrowshahi, and Alana Stolnitz Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode is from the Universal Studios 1964 Olympic Newsreel. Sound effect "Play ball!" by CGEffex. A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Support us on Patreon for just $1: www.patreon.com/ladyhistorypod Follow us on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: ladyhistorypod@gmail.com Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages

This week Kim and Alice go down a rabbit hole talking about A League of Their Own and talk nonfiction about women in sports. Follow For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Kendra Winchester and Kim Ukura. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Nonfiction in the News Barbara Ehrenreich, author who challenged American Dream myths, dies at 81 [Washington Post] Recommending Books Based on the Weirdest Facts They Taught Me [Book Riot] New Nonfiction Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better by Woo-Kyoung Ahn Off with Her Head: Three Thousand Years of Demonizing Women in Power by Eleanor Herman The Godmother: Murder, Vengeance, and the Bloody Struggle of Mafia Women by Barbie Latza Nadeau Africa Is Not a Country: Notes on a Bright Continent by Dipo Faloyin The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World by Max Fisher Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life by Alice Wong Women in Sports Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League by Frankie de la Cretaz and Lyndsey D'Arcangelo Dust Bowl Girls: The Inspiring Story of the Team That Barnstormed Its Way to Basketball Glory by Lydia Reeder Baseball's Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues by Andrea Williams Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League by Martha Ackmann Reading Now Romantic Outlaws: The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley by Charlotte Gordon I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, and Other Stuff by Abbi Jacobson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Toni Stone' explores race, gender and the determination of the first of three woman to play in the Negro Leagues

War crime allegations against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa; why the Dominion 2020 election lawsuit could become the civil trial of the century; celebrating Toni Stone, the first woman — and Black woman — to play pro baseball; how Disney fandom has grown into a form of worship; and more.

When talk turns to the greats of St. Paul baseball, Dave Winfield, Paul Molitor, Joe Mauer and Jack Morris usually come to mind. The four grew up in the capital city and went on to storied major league careers.  A fifth legend, however, is often forgotten. Toni Stone, the Rondo neighborhood kid who shattered racial and gender barriers, once took the roster spot of Hank Aaron and proved over and again she could play the game. A second baseman in the Negro Leagues in the 1950s, she's considered the first woman to play professional men's baseball. More than two decades after her death, her efforts are slowly being recognized. This weekend, Major League Baseball and the Minnesota Twins will honor Stone's memory with a baseball clinic and scrimmages for girls at the Toni Stone Invitational. "So many Minnesota natives don't know about Toni Stone and, you know, it's no fault of their own,” said Chelsey Falzone, the Twins youth engagement manager who like Stone, grew up in Minnesota loving baseball.. “I think we need to tell her story more. It hasn't been told too much. And her story is really, really incredible." ‘Their attitudes changed' Stone was born Marcenia Lyle Stone in 1921 in West Virginia, but soon moved to St. Paul, where her parents ran a barber and beauty shop downtown. They lived in the Rondo neighborhood, which is where Stone picked up a love of baseball.  Her first break came when her priest at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church convinced Stone's parents to let her play on the parish boys' team. In later years, Stone would hang around the old St. Paul Saints ballpark, where she kept showing up so much that the manager eventually gave her some baseball equipment and invited her to play in a summer baseball camp there for boys. "So from there she then started playing for, oh, all these teams in St. Paul: the men's meatpacking league, St. Paul High Lex team, the Catholic boys league and then a traveling team with adult men called the Twin City Colored Giants,” said Martha Ackmann, author of "Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone." MPR Photo | Tom Crann Toni Stone is part of the "Black and Brown Baseball" exhibit at the Minnesota African American Museum. Stone grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Roosevelt High in Minneapolis. She was one of the first women to play Negro League baseball. She played for the St. Paul Giants, and for the Indianapolis Clowns. She once got a hit off the legendary pitcher Satchel Paige. Ackmann, who writes books on women who shaped and changed America, said she was drawn immediately to Stone's journey. “Her story was one that told us something about not only who she was but about who we are as Americans,” Ackmann said. “And certainly Toni's story reveals much about Jim Crow America, sexism in the United States and what happens when you grow up with a dream that people don't think you should have.” Stone eventually moved to San Francisco where she joined the barnstorming San Francisco Sea Lions and later the New Orleans Creoles, minor league African American teams. Eventually, Syd Pollock, the owner of the Indianapolis Clowns, a Negro Leagues team, picked her to replace future Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron after the Boston Braves bought Aaron's contract.  "She knew she was a great baseball player, but she also knew that she was being used as a gate attraction. Now Pollock said, and I think rightly so, he said, ‘If she were not a good player, fans would come to see her one time. And that would be it. But if she had the talent, they would continue to come to see her,'” Ackmann said. “And baseball historians say that in the 1952-1953 seasons, Toni Stone carried the Negro Leagues on her back, you know, in terms of making it still a financially viable business,” Ackmann added. Stone later signed with the Kansas City Monarchs and played with or against many baseball greats, including Willie Mays, Ernie Banks and Satchel Paige. She faced plenty of sexism from teammates, fans and media. A 1954 story about female athletes in Jet Magazine described Stone as "personable, effeminate off diamond." Ackmann said Stone was often taunted by fans, who told her to go home to make dinner for her husband. Ackmann said it was tough to be a woman trying to gain a spot on a men's team. "They thought that she would, you know, dilute the strength of the team,” Ackmann said. “But then when they saw that she was helping them and that she could play she was very fast. She was good. On the pivot at second base with double play. She could hit pretty well. Then their attitudes changed." ‘Most beautiful day of my life' Stone retired following the 1954 season, but stayed active in baseball in the San Francisco Bay area through the rest of her life. Ackmann and others who've researched Stone's groundbreaking efforts in baseball say they are amazing, especially given the era. “So her struggle, first of all, as a Black person. That had to be a struggle. Because again, even here in Minnesota, we had segregated baseball. So here was that difficulty, and now you add to it, here's this woman that steps in. And she wants to play,” said Frank White, author of “They Played for the Love of the Game: Untold Stories of Black Baseball in Minnesota.”  White helped to get the main field near St. Paul Central High School named for Stone. Two plaques outside the entrance describe her story. "You can take this story and realize that it was this woman at a different time in life or the world. And she continued to pursue her dream,” said White, who coordinates the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities youth baseball program for the Twins. “Regardless of the challenges she met. She continued that dream and I think that's a good story for all of us." Peter Cox | MPR News The sign outside of Toni Stone Field in St. Paul, which was named after Stone, the first woman ever to play professional baseball. Stone grew up nearby in the Rondo neighborhood. In her later years, Stone began to receive some recognition. St. Paul declared Toni Stone day in 1990, and she was invited to speak at local schools about growing up with a baseball dream. During one of those talks, she remembered when Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier, signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.  "It was the most beautiful day of my life,” she told the class. Stone died in 1996 before Ackmann's book was published, before the field in St. Paul was named after her and before an off-Broadway play about her life drew accolades from the New York Times and began touring the country.  “The recognition this weekend is personal for me, because I played baseball with the boys until college, and then in college I switched over to fast-pitch softball … I love them both so much,” said the Twins' Falzone. “We want kids to just play ball. And for the little girls who were like me, who just fell in love with baseball for some reason or another, we want them to know that they belong on a baseball field, if that's where they want to be." Editor's note: Registration for the Twins' Toni Stone Invitational  is open through Thursday night. Full series North Star Journey What should we cover next? Pass the Mic

Bob Kendrick discusses the life and legacy of Negro Leagues pioneer Toni Stone with award-winning actor April Matthis, star of "Toni Stone" on stage.Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter -  @nlbmprezVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - https://nlbm.comFollow April Matthis on Twitter - @april_matthisSee April Matthis as Toni Stone - https://youtu.be/KJ9aD9FNf10For more on the Roundabout Theatre Company - https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/Interview with Toni Stone courtesy of This Week in Baseball, Major League Baseball

Bob Kendrick explores the legacy of three pioneering women who starred in Negro Leagues baseball - Toni Stone, Connie Morgan, and Mamie "Peanut" Johnson. Plus, Bob sits down for a conversation with Martha Ackmann, author of "Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone". Read "Curveball" by Martha Ackmann - MarthaAckmann.comFollow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - https://nlbm.comInterview with Gordon Hopkins courtesy of the University of Baltimore, Special Collections & Archives - Oral HistoriesInterview with Toni Stone courtesy of This Week in Baseball, Major League BaseballInterview with Minnie Forbes courtesy of MLB.com, Major League Baseball  

On this episode of Hallowed Ground: The Sports Museum Podcast, host Andrew Stockmann interviews Dave Kaplan, author and lead consultant for the City of Baseball Museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Then, Andrew shares fun facts about Toni Stone, a Twin Cities native who was one of several women who played professional baseball in the Negro Leagues!   Check out the City of Baseball Museum online! Toni Stone bio - Society for American Baseball Research Toni Stone bio - MLB.com Black Baseball in Minnesota talk featuring Dave!  Artwork at the Museum Follow Hallowed Ground on social media!  Twitter: @HGPod Instagram: hallowedgroundpod   Music by Timmoor from Pixabay

I can not believe this is Season 6 of the Podcast. 0:00| Intro 03:07| Prelude of the Episode 08:57 | Super Bowl 56 Recap 29:55| Around the NFL News 37:10| MLB Strike 42:35| Unsung African Americans in Sports: Mamie Johnson, Toni Stone, and Connie Morgan 51:05| Washington Wizards Recap 1:03:32| Around the NBA News 1:12:33| Maryland Men & Women Basketball 1:12:42| Maryland vs Purdue (Men) 1:20:05 | Maryland vs Nebraska Preview (Men) Season 6 Outlook Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals Recap NFL news Unsung African Americans in Sports: Mamie Johnson, Toni Stone, and Connie Morgan NBA Washington Wizards vs Sacramento Kings Recap Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Recap Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Preview NBA News NCAA Basketball Maryland vs Purdue Recap (Men) Maryland vs Nebraska Preview (Men) Maryland vs Iowa Recap (Women) Maryland vs Ohio State Preview (Women) Towson Basketball MLB Strike Day 75 WNBA WNBA free agency Updates 2/14 Athletes Unlimited Pro Sports Basketball Week 3 Wrap Up/ Week 4 Preview --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nathan-snell7/message

Place a bet on a losing team and you'll find there is crying in baseball. But is there anything that still works in this picture? Get out your peanuts and cracker jacks and join the boys as they take a look at A League of Their Own. Links You can rate and review us in these places (and more, probably) Does This Still Work? - TV Podcast https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/does-this-still-work-1088105 ‎Does This Still Work? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-this-still-work/id1492570867 Dottie Green https://www.nytimes.com/1992/10/28/sports/dottie-green-a-baseball-pioneer-in-women-s-league-dies-at-71.html Toni Stone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Stone Bernice Gera https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1992/09/25/bernice-gera-1st-woman-to-be-pro-baseball-umpire/ All-American Girls Professional Baseball League https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-American_Girls_Professional_Baseball_League#Founding_and_play

Hello Internet! Today's episode is all about TONI STONE, the first woman to play professional league baseball! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

In this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I catch up on a few things I missed, discuss Russia and Texas, go over the difference in Bieber's Changes and Justice albums, tell you to watch Bel-Air, put y'all up on Toni Stone, and finish the show by talking about the classic album Like Water For Chocolate.

The Meryl Streep of Minority Korner, Mackenzie Green is back! This week we discuss what James was up to this weekend with his dating life. Was he trying to swindle Sarah into believing he was on a date with danger? James and MacKenzie love a cult and con! Next up, We discuss the blatant racism in sports programs like the NFL and The Olympics and how people like Sha'Carri Richardson and Brian Flores are leading the fight. In the main korner James teaches us about baseball player Toni Stone the first woman ever to play in the men's national baseball league and we find out the connection between Toni Stone and Mackenzie`s Grandma. Guest Co-Host: MacKenzie Green (she/her)-  Vice President of Social Media for Who What Wear/Clique Brands. She previously served as a social media director at BET+, and worked for Betches, Telemundo, Paramount, and NBCUNIVERSAL. She is a graduate of Columbia Business School and the University of Miami. Holds two SunCoast Emmys, served as the former vice chair of the National Council of Negro Women , a proud member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and The Links Inc, and held the title of Miss DC USA in 2010. TW: @MacKenzieAGreen, IG: @missusatombaREFERENCE LINKS: Sha'Carri Richardson:https://www.theroot.com/sha-carri-richardson-questions-kamila-valieva-s-inclusi-1848538965Racism In the NFLhttps://www.theroot.com/the-rooney-rule-was-always-meant-to-fail-1848468796https://www.theroot.com/brian-flores-sues-the-nfl-over-its-alleged-racism-1848463818Nfl hires Loretta Lynch in lawsuitToni Stonehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Toni-Stonehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Toni-StoneCheck out James' new daily morning show Get on Up! @7-9am PT/10am-12pm ET Open up your Alexa or Echo device and say ‘Open Backchannel' or catch on YouTube on the Backchannel stream where you can also catch all of our past episodes.Minority Korner on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/2JsXEuuCONTACT USTwitter: @minoritykornerEmail: minoritykorner@gmail.comIG: @minoritykornerHost/Producer: James Arthur M: TW: @JamesArthur_M, IG: @JamesArthur

Lois Reitzes interviews actor Kedren Spencer and director Tinashe Kajese-Bolden about the Alliance Theater's production of “Toni Stone”; and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights' Head of Programs & Exhibitions, Dr. Calinda Lee as well as Greg Levine, co-executive director of Trees Atlanta about their work honoring Congressman John Lewis by planting trees in Freedom Park. Music contributor Von Phoenix joins the program for another edition of "Punk Black to Go."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Feb 13, we meet Leah Henderson, children's author. Her book is A "Daddy Speaks Love" and is a delightfully illustrated story about the importance of a father's love for his daughter. In our conversation we also learn about Henderson's other work and her passions. Then we head over to the Alliance Theater where now through February 27th on the Coca Cola Stage is the story of Toni Stone, the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro League. We talk with the production's director Tinashe Kajese-Bolden about this hidden figure in American History. We wrap this episode with a conversation with Kenny Blank, Executive Director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival which continues through February 27th. The festival is virtual again this year with more than 55 films to stream at your leisure in addition to creative conversations with the film producers.

This week the worlds of MLB & KPop collide with a good dose of sideburns. We remember some players who have passed recently as well as Honus Wagner's awesome brother (who also passed but along time ago). Yet another celebrity jumps on the Two Strike Noise bandwagon on social media & we discuss ESPN's rankings of best uniforms. In our main segment, we celebrate Black History Month with two stories about African American's in baseball that you might not have heard of before, Toni Stone & Joe Reliford. 1991 Score provide the ammo for this week's edition of Wax Pack Heroes.  Twitter - @twostrikenoise Instagram - @twostrikenoise Two Strike Noise on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvh7epD-mqT9qCIV7CNqhog Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise E-mail - twostrikenoise@gmail.com We pull ALOT of commons in Wax Pack Heroes. If you've got those Tom Foley or Ernest Riles cards just sitting around you can donate those commons to charity and maybe spark a child's interest in baseball and collecting. Find out more here: http://commons4kids.org/ #podernfamily #podnation #baseball #mlb #history #podcast #baseballcards

The Baseball Bros discuss the lack of forward momentum in the negotiations between the Players Association and MLB owners, David Ortiz's call to the Hall, and steroids! Plus: TONI STONE! And: Marty Walsh!

Pres'te bu hafta Ömer Erdoğan ve İlhan Palut'un teknik direktörlüğünde Hatayspor ve Konyaspor'un Süper Lig'deki yükselişini, Fenerbahçe'de yine baş gösteren teknik direktör krizini, kadın hentbolundaki bikini dayatmasını ve "Hafıza" bölümümüzde ABD'li ilk siyah kadın beyzbolcu Toni Stone'u konuştuk. Pres, her salı 18.00'de Evrensel'de. Videoya ulaşmak için tıklayın. Twitter ► evrenselgzt Facebook ► evrenselgzt Instagram ► evrenselgzt Tiktok ► evrenselgzt Telegram ► evrenselgzt Evrensel'e destek olmak için tıklayın.

“Toni Stone” playwright Lydia Diamond joins the boys to talk about her personal connection to the Negro Leagues pioneer and why she chose to tell her story, what it means to have her play back on the stage, writing through her COVID-impose lockdown and, of course, growing up a baseball fan and her crush on former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar,

Dan Kovalik, author and human rights and labor lawyer, talks to us about the intersection of labor and climate change, and how extreme weather is affecting the U.S. where workers are forced to work in dangerous and unhealthy conditions. We also talk about how empowering federal oversight agencies and worker unionization could alleviate working conditions and work in tandem with other policies to mitigate the effects of climate change.China Dickerson, political strategist and National Political Director for Forward Majority, talks to us about news that U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a major abortion case that could ultimately cut off abortion access in dozens of states, what this means for reproductive rights, the intersection between culture, religion and white supremacy in these decisions, and how these restrictions will particularly harm black and brown communities.Dr. Sheila Vakharia, deputy director of research and academic engagement for the Drug Policy Alliance, joins us to talk about how the Biden administration is trying to reach a middle ground on how to confront the opioid epidemic and drawing fire in the process from across the ideological spectrum, and how harm reduction approaches to the epidemic will yield better results than another drug war.Kristine Hendrix, member of the board for Second Chances, which deals with incarcerated individuals and those recently released, contributor to the Truth-Telling Project and "We Stay Woke" podcast, and treasurer for Carla Coffee Wright for U.S. Senate, talks to us about cities implementing universal basic income programs and whether they are enough to keep people out of poverty, vaccine mandates, and the impact of COVID-19 on child care workers and the children they look over.Pam McKinnon, theater director, artistic director for the American Conservatory Theater, and executive board member of Stage Directors and Choreographers, talks to us about the play “Toni Stone”, about first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, the first woman to play professionally in a men's league, and the importance of telling these often neglected stories.

16 historical figures' wills are on display at the Wills Project at the DC Superior Court building, including Frederick Douglass, and James Madison. Arena Stage will be simulcasting a live performance of Toni Stone from the stage of the Kreeger Theater to the center-field video board at Nats Park on Sunday, September 26 at 7:30. And it's FREE! Toni Stone was the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, making her the first woman to play men's professional baseball in the 1950s. After 40 years, ABBA is releasing a new album and going on tour. They recorded 10 tracks; a few tracks premiered during a globally-streamed press conference on Thursday; the full album will be released in November. The French Mediterranean now has blue crabs making their way through rides of trans-Atlantic commercial ships, and the French are not happy with the arrival of this invasive species. So they are selling them super cheap. Washingtonian Magazine calculates it could be cheaper to fly to France for crab fest than to eat them in the mid-Atlantic region. This Sunday, there is a celebration for the Frederick Douglass Bridge opening with a day of family-friendly fun, food, and live music; kicking off the day with a 5K fun run/walk! Links: Blue Crabs in France: Blue Crabs in France Labor Day 5k on New Frederick Douglass Bridge: Labor Day 5k on New Frederick Douglass Bridge ​Wendy Rieger Interview: Wendy Rieger Interview From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming app.RealFunDC.com Follow Kelly Collis Twitter: @CityShopGirl

On this episode, Stacy welcomes Maria Bartlow. Maria's story of coming of age, going to college in Oakland and working with Huey Newton and the Black Panthers before marrying and starting her family is interesting and inspiring on it's own. Maria was likely inspired in part by her aunt, Toni Stone. Recognized as the first woman to play professional baseball, she played in the previously all-male Negro Leagues. Toni's family was honored by the San Francisco Giants in a pre-game ceremony at their 2021 Juneteenth home game; they also announced they would name a street after Stone as part of their Mission Walk project.

All month, we're talking about Olympians. Tune in to hear incredible stories of women who either were in the Olympics or likely should have been!Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Leading Ladies, Activists, STEMinists,  Local Legends, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard and Lindsey Kratochwill. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Ale Tejeda, and Sundus Hassan.We are offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. For more information, please email Jenny at jenny@wondermedianetwork.com.Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter

The hosts talk about workplace double-standards and how sometimes we assume people are allies when they aren't. Then Amanda tells the story of Toni Stone, who became the first woman to ever play professional baseball. Support us through Patreon and Tee Public! Find out more on https://www.idkher.com/.

Mike Bubbins & Elis James meet up with Steff Garrero at the Sports Bar to chat about "sports"...Head to www.distantpod.com to see our merchandise and www.patreon.com/distantpod for extended versions of the podcastMike's Documentary Choice: The Merthyr Mermaid.https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000qnb4Steff's Book Choice: Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone by Martha Ackmann https://amzn.to/2N2Eq0v Round one of ClipsElis: Katherine Switzer runs the 1967 Boston Marathonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOGXvBAmTsY Mike: Ernestine Shepherd, 80 year old bodybuilder. https://youtu.be/hpBo2dl3PBcSteff: Rose Reilly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBmx8QOTxQM Round 2 of clips (only via www.patreon.com/distantpodSteff: England cricketers https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-england-womens-cricket-eleven-1971-online Mike: Flo Jo, Seoul 1988.https://youtu.be/Y9if5aH7XkIElis: Martina Navratilova at Wimbledonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrHXXahUjWc

The girls chat about this week in baseball. Covering their AL teams, spring training happenings, college baseball, and ban the shift talk. The Kick Ass Lady of the Week is Toni Stone.

Toni Stone lived in Saint Paul in the 1930's, and while she didn't stay long, she certainly left her mark on baseball. She started playing with the boys on a team for local Catholic church, and ended up playing professionally in the Negro Leagues.    Join host Diane Sandberg as we learn about what it took for this woman to to earn her place at the plate, on 'That's So Minnesota.' 

On the latest episode Unc introduces the first woman to play professional baseball, Toni Stone, as the Athleader of the Week. Nephew rips his NBA Champion pick, the L.A. Clippers for being bounced for the playoffs. Also, the duo discuss the start of the NFL, the WNBA playoffs, and 2020 U.S. Open Champion Naomi Osaka.

Episode 3 - Toni Stone, Althea Gibson, Ann Calvello, Beryl Burton and Sue Sally Hale   Toni Stone When did professional women's baseball start? Why could Toni not participate at this time? What does the word ‘integrated' mean? Can you think of a suitable synonym? How fast could she run 100 metres? How does this compare with modern sprinting records?   Althea Gibson What might a ‘play street' look like? Does this sound like a good idea? Why do you think she had to join an ‘all black tennis club'? Which title did she win to become the first black Grand Slam winner? Althea's doubles partner was white. What kind of statement do you think this made?   Ann Calvello Draw a picture to show you think Ann might have looked? How far did the team have to skate? How far is this in comparison around the world? What does the phrase ‘get into scrapes' mean? Would you like to play or watch Roller Derby? Why?   Beryl Burton What is a tailor? In which years was Beryl the British best all rounder? Which record did she beat in 1967? When did she win her last title? Can you calculate how old she would have been?   Sue Sally Hale What was Sally's fake name? Why do you think women were not allowed to compete in polo? Why did her teammates help keep the secret? When did she, and other women, receive her membership card?

Jonathan Burke, originally from Baltimore, MD, began his acting training in high school at the Baltimore School for the Arts, and ultimately received a BFA from Ithaca College. He was most recently seen on Broadway as Young Man 5/Toby’s Agent/Charles Wilcox in The Inheritance. He also appeared as the leading role, Pharus Jonathan Young, in the Broadway premiere of Choir Boy and was a member of the Original Broadway Cast of Tuck Everlasting. Jonathan was seen Off-Broadway as Elzie in Toni Stone at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Laura Pels Theatre, as Priest/Judge in Joan of Arc: Into the Fire at the Public Theater, and as Junior Addict in Langston in Harlem at Urban Stages. His tour credits include Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Joseph..., and Cats, in which he played Mungojerrie. Regionally, he has appeared as Crier in Head of Passes at Berkeley Rep, Tyler in Amazing Grace at Goodspeed, Bert in Mary Poppins at Syracuse Stage, for which he won a SALT Award for Leading Actor in a Musical, Lon Smith in Meet Me In St. Louis at The Muny, David Heard in Choir Boy at the Studio Theatre, Angel in Rent at the Hangar Theatre, Seaweed in Hairspray at the MGR Playhouse, Michael Winans/Howard McCrary in Born For This at the Broad Stage, Granby in I Sing the Rising Sea at the Virginia Stage Company, and Lord High Underling in The Wiz at Baltimore Center Stage. He has also been seen on television in NBC’s medical drama, "New Amsterdam.” Instagram/Twitter: @jondbeee

The Friends sat down and recorded over Skype on June 14 and talked about "We See You White American Theatre," an open letter that got more than 50,000 signatures (including from a bunch of celebrities) and what can be done to solve racism in the American theater. Then they whistle a happy tune and discuss The King and I. They watched a video of the 2015 Broadway revival and talk about how it's problematic but they love it anyway, and how they would improve The King and I. #YourFavesAreProblematic Their guest this episode is actor April Matthis, who was the star of the play Toni Stone by Lydia Diamond, and who's been up for every acting award in New York City for her performance. This Obie-winning star has also been in Gatz by Elevator Repair Service, and she called in to discuss Playing on Air, a theater podcast where she acted in short plays by Dominique Morisseau and Ngozi Anyanwu, and trying to create theater in the time of COVID-19.. Here are links to things that Friends talked about in this episode. The We See You White American Theatre letter. Washington Post: "When black people are in pain, white people join book clubs." Montana Levi Blanco's Instagram video about racism in the theater. Rachel Chavkin's apology to Montana Levi Blanco. Diep's article about the American musical's obsession with Asians. Playing on Air: website/iTunes Night Vision by Dominique Morisseau: website/iTunes G.O.A.T. by Ngozu Anyanwu: website/iTunes The Skin of Our Teeth at Paper Chairs Theatre Company. Ronald Peet doing the 24-Hour Plays. April Matthis doing the 24-Hour Plays. 2666 by Roberto Bolaño at the Goodman Theatre. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tokentheatrefriends?fan_landing=true) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Matthis, the star of the off-Broadway play “Toni Stone” joins the boys to talk about how she prepared to take on the role of one of the legendary Negro Leagues player and what it meant to her and her family personally, shares what it was like hanging out with Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president (and good friend of the podcast) Bob Kendrick in Kansas City, offers up what she knows about whether or not a Toni Stone movie could be in the works and, yeah, dishes on that recent Drama Desk Award nomination she received.

[REBROADCAST] Playwright Lydia Diamond and actor April Matthis discuss the new play mounted by Roundabout Theatre Company, "Toni Stone."   Lucille Lortel nominations: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (April Matthis) Outstanding Choreographer (Camille A. Brown)      

In this special episode released on Jackie Robinson Day 2020, we talk to Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum about the characters who played in those leagues and what made them so special. Bob's stories are incredible and take you back to a time where Buck O'Neil, Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, Jackie Robinson, Rube Foster, Ted Double Duty Radcliffe, Josh Gibson, Willie May's, Osacar Charleston, Ernie Banks and many more showed the world what baseball was all about. We understand exactly how fast Leroy Satchel Paige could pitch, the real stories around how fast Cool Papa Bell was and we talk about the diversity of the Negro Leagues with players like Toni Stone, Connie Morgan and Peanut Johnson. Did Babe Ruth blow his chances at being a Yankees manager by being a supporter of the Negro Leagues? Who was the Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez (ARod) of the Negro Leagues? What was Yankees Hall of Famer, Elston Howard like and who did he bunk with whilst at the Kansas City Monarchs. Mark, Chris and Helen all resolve the visit @nlbmprez and the Negro League Baseball Museum as soon as possible to drink in the great history that Bob shared with us, we hope you visit sometime soon too.

On this week's show, Jamie and Rob bring you an interview with the extraordinary choreographer Camille A. Brown, who in the last year alone worked on the Metropolitan Opera's production of “Porgy and Bess”, The Public Theater's “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When The Rainbow Is Enuf”, and “Toni Stone” for Roundabout, and earned a Tony Award nomination for her work on Manhattan Theatre Club's “Choir Boy”. Camille speaks candidly about her career, what inspires her, and why representation matters. To close, Rob takes a look at other trailblazing black female choreographers who have worked on Broadway (sadly, the list is short). The Week's Music: The "Theme from Fame”, “Mama Will Provide” from “Once on This Island: New Broadway Cast”, “Forget About the Boy” from “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, “I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling” from “Ain't Misbehavin'”, “I'll Never Say No” from “The Unsinkable Molly Brown: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”, and “If You Believe”, from “The Wiz”. DONATE: The Actor's Fund Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Facebook: www.facebook.com/fabulousinvalid Rob's reviews: www.stageleft.nyc Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com    Jamie Du Mont Twitter: @jamiedumont  Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter/Instagram: @StageLeft_NYC Jennifer Simard Twitter: @SimardJennifer  Instagram: @thejennifersimard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky updates the state of Bay Area theatre and gives a listing of on-line streaming theatre, both local and national. Text of update. During times of stress, live theatre has been out front, enhancing community, relieving anxiety, and pointing the way to better futures. Now, of course, audiences are sitting in their homes, and theatres around the world are shuttered.   Cal Shakes, California Shakespeare Theatre, has cancelled its entire 2020 season The final plays from Bay Area companies of the 2019-2020 season have already been cancelled or will be cancelled as social distancing most likely continues into the summer.   But live theatre does go on, or at least recordings of live theatre, which can be seen by accessing your Roku, your Apple TV, your smart television, or your laptop, tablet or cell phone.   In the Bay Area. Berkeley Rep, Marin Theatre Company and Theatreworks Silicon Valley have all presented their most recent productions, streaming, to ticket buyers, with limited additional purchase days. ACT's two shows, Gloria and Toni Stone, are still streaming this week. Tickets can be purchased through late in the day April 3rd and streaming ends on April 5th. Go to act-sf.org for more information.   Around the Bay, The Magic Theatre is offering a daily mini-podcast with various playwrights through soundcloud. Go to magictheatre.org. Marin Theatre Company continues to offer its most recent production, Love. For more information, go to Marintheatre.org. Shotgun in Berkeley is planning a series of podcasts of plays and artist interviews, dates undetermined. For more information, go to shotgunplayers.org. Theatre Rhino has been presenting live one-man productions with John Fisher on Facebook Live, including streaming his recent show at The Marsh, Radical. For up to date information and tickets go to therhino.org.   Moving outside the Bay Area. London's famed National Theatre is streaming free one play each week, all week, starting this Thursday with One Man, Two Guvnors starring James Corden, followed on subsequent Thursdays by Jane Eyre and Treasure Island, with Twelfth Night starring Tamsin Greig beginning April 23rd. You can find those plays on the National Theatre You Tube channel.   Terrence McNally, one of the first casualties of Covid-19, is being honored by LA TheatreWorks with an audio-only recording of Lips Together, Teeth Apart at latw.org. A 2018 documentary on the famed playwright, Every Act of Life, is available at Amazon Prime., which also has film versions of The Ritz, and Frankie and Johnny, and a documentary on Corpus Christi.   The Public Theater is streaming it's free Shakepseare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing, at thirteen.org, The Metropolitan Opera is streaming, free one opera a day from its 14 year series of theatrical recordings, starting at 7:30 pm and continuing to 6:30 the next day. Go to the Met Opera on Demand app on Roku or Apple TV or Samsung smart TVS, click browse and preview or explore the app on tablets and cell phones to access without logging in. For dance fans, Aivin Ailey. Org is streaming full length works, dance classes and short films.   Moving into subscription services, you can watch plays first aired on Great Performances if you're a KQED subscriber, on the PBS app. Many of those same plays, plus many more, can be seen on the BroadwayHD app. That app has a seven day free trial period before paid subscriptions kick in.   Amazon Prime also has a pretty fair selection, though you have to go down several rabbit holes to get there. Netflix is more spotty, focusing mostly on films and TV shows. You Tube also has several full performances and recordings as well, but like Amazon Prime, it requires some effort to find them, and you have to make sure you're getting the full play, and not a short clip.   Moving forward, most of the Bay Area theatre companies have released their upcoming schedules for the fall. BroadwaySF just sent out information to subscribers about its next season, which includes Hadestown, Moulin Rouge and To Kill a Mockingbird.   Right now, though, we all have to live day by day, and keep our fingers crossed that we will have live theatre back on the baords in the late summer and fall. I'm Richard Wolinsky on theatre for KPFA. The post Theatre Update April 1, 2020 appeared first on KPFA.

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss great female athletes in honor of Women’s History Month. They include women such as Professional Baseball Player Toni Stone, Figure Skater Debi Thomas, and Professional Tennis Players Margaret Peters and Matilda Roumania Peters. #KeepItSporty Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. To download your free audiobook today go to www.audibletrial.com/blackgirlstalksports. Sources: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. New York: Columbia University Press, 2008. www.encyclopedia.com. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2020, January 1). Toni Stone. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Toni-Stone.   Podcast Sponsored by Cuisine Noir Magazine www.cuisinenoirmag.com Download the Free Android App for BGTS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Support Us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsTalkSports/

KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky discusses theatre closings, streaming plays by Bay Area theatre companies, and theatre you can watch on-line, including how to watch shows from Berkeley Rep, ACT and TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Text of commentary: Live entertainment has shut down all across the Bay Area. This is particularly problematic for local theatre companies. Shows that were in the midst of their runs were forced to close early. Shows in rehearsal shut down, never to open. Shows on the schedule and in pre-production involving set, lighting and costume design, even before rehearsal have been cancelled. Free-lancers who were already reeling bedue to the collateral damage of AB 5, which affected theatre companise relying on gig economy workers, now are in bigger trouble. Actors, directors, lighting designers, set designers and other key technical staffers are all out of work. But expenses — from rent to insurance to utilities do go on, and all companies will move toward the red. The fallout will be severe, and we don't yet know its full extent. Some companies will fold. And we also don't know when this will end, or how it will end, which means it's wishful thinking on the part of artistic directors when they say they'll cancel the upcoming show, but not the one after that, and they all know it. When a show is cancelled, it's hard to reschedule because cast members often have commitments far into the future. In this summer of Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday, special productions of Follies at SF Playhouse or the two versions of Merrily We Roll Along at 42nd Street Moon will especially be missed if they are cancelled.   We also, of course, don't know when this will end, which means it's probably wishful thinking on the part of most artistic directors when they say they'll cancel the next show, but will produce the one after that. Nobody knows.   Of the larger companies, Marin Theatre Company, San Francisco Playhouse, Shotgun, and Aurora are all dark for the current and next production, at least. The Curran has cancelled performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Broadway SF of Hamilton until May 1st. Again, wishful thinking, but we'll see.   The Bay Area's three largest non-profit theatre companies Berkeley Rep, ACT and TheatreWorks Silicon Valley have all negotiated separately with the various unions to stream recordings of their most recent shows on-line. How to see the shows and the dates involved are different for each.   If you have a ticket to either of the two Berkeley Rep shows, the two ACT shows or the Theatreworks show, you'll be sent, or have been sent, an email with instructions on how to access the streaming recording.   Berkeley Rep's upcoming show School Girls, or the African Mean Girls Play, was scheduled to play the Roda. A recording was made at a performance following two tech rehearsals. Costumes weren't completed and there was no audience. The general public can buy tickets to see the show streaming at Broadway HD through the Berkeley Rep website, Berkeleyrep.org, or by calling the box office at 510-647-2949, through tomorrow, Friday March 20th, at 5 pm. Ticket holders only for Culture Clash Still in America can still see a recorded performance, and e-mails are being sent out. All ticket holders will have two weeks to see their respective shows.   Over at ACT, Gloria at the Strand was in the middle of its run, and Toni Stone had just completed its opening performance when the shows were shut down. Patrons who had purchased tickets prior to the cancellations can also see the shows in their own homes on the Broadway HD app or website. For new ticket buyers interested in streaming Gloria and/or Toni Stone, go to www.act-sf.org or call A.C.T. at 415-749-2228. Purchasers will receive a link to a password-protected site from A.C.T. to view the production. Ticket buyers have until Friday, April 3 at midnight to purchase tickets and all ticket holders have until Sunday, April 5 at midnight to view the recordings online. ACT is asking ticket buyers to consider choosing a price point for themselves that feels generous, as well as financially accessible, keeping in mind the number of people in their household who will be watching the production.   Theatreworks was playing They Promised Her The Moon by Laurel Ollstein at the time they closed down. The show will be available for streaming by patrons who have already bought tickets to the show, and e-mails will be sent when the negotiations are finalized. For up to date information you can go to theatreworks.org. Ragtime, which was scheduled to be the next show for the company, has been moved to spring, 2021.   For those who need their theatre fix, there is Broadway HD, which has a free 7 day trial period in which you can binge as many shows as you can. Both Amazon Prime and Netflix have theatrical recordings, but you have to search really hard to find them, going down several rabbit holes, but they're there. There's also Kanopy, a free streaming service from your local library that has an incredible line-up of films and recorded plays. There's a monthly limit on what you can see, and your library pays $2 for each viewing, but it's free to you.   A personal plea here: If you have tickets for cancelled performances at any theatre venue in the Bay Area. Please consider ripping up the tickets rather than asking for a refund. This is true for companies like Marin Theatre Company, SF Playhouse, New Conservatory, Brava, Piano Fight or Shotgun, or Bay Area Musicals, 42nd Street Moon, Ubuntu, Aurora, Virago, I can't name them all, and down to the smallest theatre company or school production, as well as the various community theatres that keep the canon of musicals and classic plays alive. Just as with restaurants and small businesses, we don't know what will survive the shutdown, and the more that stay open, the richer the entire Bay Area will be. Think about it. I'm Richard Wolinsky on Bay Area theatre for KPFA. If you miss any information I've given here, feel free to contact me at Richard at kpfa.org       The post Bay Area Theater Coronavirus Update appeared first on KPFA.

The story of Toni Stone, the first black woman to play professional baseball in America.

Toni Stone: The first woman to play in a men's professional league.  Hosted by Nina Innsted, written and created by Tim Scott.  For more information on Toni Stone, visit https://sabr.org/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhea celebrates Women in Baseball Week (July 21-27) with profiles of Alta Weiss, Maria Pepe, and Toni Stone, and a rundown of events and exhibits across the country that you can visit to honor, celebrate, and learn about women in baseball. Plus thoughts on BB guns, fear, decluttering, and the unsustainability of anger and sadness.Keep track of Womens Baseball events throughout the year by following the International Womens Baseball Center on Twitter @IWBC4me and by visiting the Women in Baseball Week website: WomenInBaseballWeek.orgRead Britni de la Cretaz's profile of Maria Pepe here:https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/23/maria-pepe-bfa-baseball-series-nowRead Ginny Searles profile of Toni Stone here:https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/51821/between-the-lines-toni-stone-and-bringing-women-back-to-professional-baseball/Events Mentioned on the Episode:*Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory: Women in Baseball Week (Louisville, KY) Runs through July 27, 2019*The Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University (Rock Hill, South Carolina)*Baseball For All: Nationals Tournament (Rockford, IL) July 31-August 4, 2019*Eugene Emeralds: A League of Their Own Night (Eugene, OR) August 2, 2019THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY AWAY:*For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/BASEBALL and use promo code BASEBALL during checkout!BUY TICKETS FOR RHEA'S TOUR DATES HERE:https://www.rheabutcher.com/livedatesGET THREE SWINGS MERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/three-swingsCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM AND SEND YOUR #ROSINBAG QUESTIONS: https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodTHREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

April Matthis is starring as the titular role in off-Broadway's Toni Stone, telling the true story of first woman to play professional baseball as a part of the Negro League. She has been seen off-Broadway in Everyone's Fine With Virginia Woolf, Measure for Measure, Signature Plays, Antlia Pneumatica, Iowa, On the Levee, The Sound and the Furyand Fondly, Collette Richland. She received a 2015 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan

In this episode, the ladies crack up over some of their favorite comedy bits; marvel at the heroic actions of peace activist, Hermine "Miep" Gies; and the the superstar qualities of baseball legend, Toni Stone.

Why is Karen so tired? Also, Doug reviews “Toy Story 4” and the plays “Toni Stone” and “We’re Only Alive For a Short Amount  of Time."

There’s nothing wrong with Ohio; a couple Nats are going! Hope Tony eats a cannoli and no one gets hurt, there’s still a (1/2) season to play. And right now, there’s baseball in London and in New York a Toni Stone production, and in DC Adam Eaton is super bad at hot takes~ A Resting Pitchface hipster episode, bring your butterfly nets. Episode 52: Where’s The Amphibious Pitcher

Camille A. Brown is the Tony-nominated choreographer of Choir Boy, which earned a total of four Tony nominations. Brown made her Broadway debut choreographing for the Tony-winning revival of Once on This Island last year. She is currently working on Much Ado About Nothing for this summer's Shakespeare in the Park and Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming Toni Stone. Be sure to watch her live interview on Monday, May 6 to hear all about her Tony-nominated work.Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan

Jonathan Burke is currently starring as Pharus in Choir Boy on Broadway. He has previously traveled across the country in the national tours of Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He is set to appear in the upcoming off-Broadway play Toni Stone. Follow him on Instagram at @jondbeee.Hosted by Beth Stevens, Paul Wontorek and Caitlin Moynihan

Just back from Rockford IL, Rhea shares their experiences from the 75th Anniversary of the AAGPBL (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League) and talks Negro League women players (Toni Stone, Connie Morgan, and Mamie "Peanut" Johnson) and thoughts on Pride.Plus Charlie Culberson's walk-off record, the highs and lows of baserunning, Anthony Rizzo's illegal slides, Matt Kemp and Edward Encarnacin turning back the clock, and the Phillies hitting a wall?And Rhea answers Twitter questions on intentional walks, the Women's College World Series, and Carlos Gomez random drug testing.HAPPY PRIDE!CONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM // AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS:https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodAND PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Recorded on Memorial Day, Rhea talks about the complexities of American identity, power, entitlement, the never ending pursuit of equality, and of course, baseball. The results of Rhea's Red Sox/Yankees Twitter poll. Shoutout to @queerfancystats and background on Daniel Murphy's history of unprompted homophobic statements. Plus a rundown on current hitting woes (Paul Goldschmidt, Chris Davis) and hitting streaks (Jose Altuve). Scooter Gennett's incredible season. Are the Dodgers back? And Rhea's fantasy picks and rosin bag questions about Brewers hot bats, baseball books, and Joey Votto.RHEA'S SUMMER READING LIST:I Never Had It Made: An Autobiography by Jackie RobinsonThe All-American Girls After the AAGPBL: How Playing Pro Ball Shaped Their Lives by Kat D. WilliamsFoul Ball! Five Years in the American League by Alison GordonMaking My Pitch: A Woman's Baseball Odyssey by Ila Jane BordersStolen Bases: Why American Girls Don't Play Baseball by Jennifer RingWhen Women Played Hardball by Susan E. JohnsonCurveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League by Martha AckmannCONNECT W/ THREE SWINGS ON TWITTER & INSTAGRAM // AND SEND YOUR ROSIN BAG QUESTIONS:https://twitter.com/threeswingspodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeswingspodAND PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.THREE SWINGS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttp://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/three-swings

Up to bat in this episode is America's favorite pastime, courtesy of noted journalist, author, and editor Martha Ackmann. Martha writes about little-known women who have changed America. One such woman is the subject of Martha’s book, “CURVEBALL: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League.” Martha provides fascinating details about Toni Stone’s rise to fame in the league, and explains how she digs through forgotten history to bring us tales that inspire. Baseball and history lovers, get ready for a home run!

Up to bat in this episode is America's favorite pastime, courtesy of noted journalist, author, and editor Martha Ackmann. Martha writes about little-known women who have changed America. One such woman is the subject of Martha’s book, “CURVEBALL: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League.” Martha provides fascinating details about Toni Stone’s rise to fame in the league, and explains how she digs through forgotten history to bring us tales that inspire. Baseball and history lovers, get ready for a home run!