Episodes

Each episode presents a verbatim reading of a single historical newspaper account—game stories, series reports, and box‑score narratives from the Black press.

Every episode includes the newspaper title, date, and page number for citation.

Episode 1 — Chicago–St. Louis Series
Source: Chicago Defender (National Edition), Sept 29, 1928
Short: A four‑game championship‑week report told day by day.

Episode 2 — Black Sox vs. Harrisburg Giants (Doubleheader)
Source: Baltimore Afro‑American, July 31, 1926
Short: One tight pitcher’s duel and one comedy of errors.

Episode 3 — Monarchs & Grays Under the Lights
Source: Chicago Defender, July 26, 1930
Short: Night baseball as novelty—then a day game turns the weekend.

Episode 4 — Hilldale Breaks Even With Grays
Source: Philadelphia Tribune, Aug 22, 1929
Short: Pittsburgh losses, Cleveland redemption—Sunday splits the week.

Episode 5 — American Giants Take the Lead
Source: Chicago Defender, July 22, 1922
Short: Four straight over the A.B.C.’s, including a 13‑inning grind.

Episode 6 — American Giants Lead Black Barons
Source: Chicago Defender, June 30, 1928
Short: Rain, errors, and a twin bill capped by a two‑hit shutout.

Episode 7 — AM. Giants Defeat Birmingham (Playoff)
Source: Chicago Defender, Sept 24, 1927
Short: A parade, a late start, and a ninth‑inning riot of hits.

Episode 8 — Bacharachs Win Pennant
Source: Philadelphia Tribune, Sept 15, 1927
Short: Atlantic City clinches the Eastern loop as Hilldale’s infield falters.

Episode 9 — Detroit Stars Wallop Red Sox for Three Straight
Source: Chicago Defender, June 16, 1928
Short: Extra innings, a late rally, and a decisive finale—three straight at Mack Park.

Listening links: As the show launches, episode links will be added here for each platform.