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  • Line Drives and Lipstick: The Untold Story of Women's Baseball at William F. Laman Public Library


    2/3/2012 - 3/18/2012    
  • Price: free
  • Click here to visit the event Web site for more information
  • Phone: (501) 758-1720
  • Location: William F. Laman Public Library
  • Address: 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock, AR 72114
  • Description:

    The William F. Laman Public Library presents an exhibit of 45 images and 10 objects illuminating the almost-forgotten history of women's baseball. From the pasttime's beginnings with a college team at Vassar in 1866 to its peak during World War II, attracting 910,000 fans in 1948, the sport was fascinating, exciting and controversial.

    The exhibit showcases many of the pioneering players, including Maggie Riley, Connie “Iron Woman” Wisniewski, and Ruth “Tex” Lessing.

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