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Even the ball is white

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Stanley King is arguably one of the most successful black agents working the baseball circuit. Based in Voorhees, NJ, King has built a solid reputation by striking good deals for black and Latino players under his wing. He now represents 25 players in the minors and several in the major leagues.

Author: Platt, Larry
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1999
Practice, Recruiting, African Americans, Baseball teams, Professional baseball, Professional sports, Baseball (Professional), Sports agents, King, Stanley

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The people paper?

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The Daily News was again accused of being racist on Aug. 17, 1995. African American readers opposed an editorial asking them not to watch the pay-per-view fight of Mike Tyson. The paper was opposed to 'rewarding' a convicted rapist.

Author: Platt, Larry
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1995
Race relations, Philadelphia Daily News (Newspaper)

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The reincarnation of Stephen Starr

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A description is presented of the lifestyle, achievements and career of restaurateur Stephen Starr. His move into restaurant ownership following the failure of his concert promotion and club ownership business is discussed.

Author: Platt, Larry
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2000
Restaurateurs, Starr, Stephen

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