INDIANAPOLIS — Baseball historian and author Phil S. Dixon of Belton, Missouri will highlight an event titled “The Kansas City Monarchs in our home town” on Aug. 22 at Martin University’s Gathertorium. The event, which starts at 10:00 a.m. and is free and open to the public, will provide an intriguing look back at local Negro League Baseball in Indianapolis. The Gathertorium is located at 2171 Avondale Place.
In honoring the Kansas City Monarchs 90th Anniversary of their first World’s Championship in 1924, Mr. Dixon is returning to all 90 cities where they played games to present their unique history. One of these cities is Indianapolis where the Monarchs battled the Indianapolis Clowns.
In addition to Mr. Dixon’s presentation, the event will include a special viewing of the documentary “Black Baseball in Indiana.” The 30 minute, Emmy-nominated film developed by Ball State students in 2011 highlights Negro League baseball in Indiana. Geri Strecker, Assistant Professor of English at Ball State will provide additional insight about how the film was developed.
Those wishing to attend must RSVP by e-mailing Brad Meadows at: bmeadows@icrc.in.gov.
In addition to this program, Mr. Dixon will also attend the Third Annual Civil Rights Game hosted by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission at Victory Field beginning at 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 22.
