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On July 5, 1947, Larry Doby made his debut with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American League three months after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the National League. (In the game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park, Doby, pinch-hitting for Bryan Stephens, struck out in his first at-bat during the seventh inning; Chicago won 6-5.)

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LITTLE ROCK – Historic Arkansas Museum will host its 2nd Ever Hop-Off competition on Friday, July 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at its historic grounds, 200 E. Third St., Little Rock. The Hop-Off, a friendly competition for the best historic homebrew in town, takes place during the museum’s 2nd Friday Art Night, a monthly event that is free and open to the public.

Charlie Melton, Coach Yellville Pee-Wee Football and Cheer forms can be picked up starting July 6 at the Yellville City Hall. The deadline for signups is July 24. Anyone interested in helping coach either third-fourth grand team or fifth-sixth grade team will need to fill out the coach’s application and return it to City Hall. Question can be sent to Charlie Melton at coachm@yahoo.com

PUEBLO, COLORADO – The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) today announced its 2024 competition schedule for its elite Unleash The Beast, set to bring the world’s Top 40 bull riders and rankest bovine athletes to 25 cities across 20 states.

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, July 14, at Yellville-Summit Middle School. Donations can be made between 10 a.m.

LITTLE ROCK – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction taxdelinquent parcels located in Boone, Marion, Newton and Searcy Counties on August 1. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m.