Clarion University’s History Club Presents Free Film, Discussion on 1919 White Sox Baseball Scandal

Dave Cyphert

Dave Cyphert

Published February 28, 2015 5:25 am
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CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — Clarion University History Club and University Activity Board will present a screening of the historical film “Eight Men Out” on March 3.

The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Hart Chapel.

“Eight Men Out” reveals the story of the 1919 gambling scandal of the Chicago White Sox that ended with the suspension of eight Major League baseball players – including Shoeless Joe Jackson.

After the film, historian Todd Pfannestiel, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts Information and Sciences and History Club advisor, will present a brief talk on the intersection of America’s capitalism, labor and baseball culture.

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