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 | Hello MPNOD member,
Here is a fresh update from the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade Historical Society
website: mpnod.org • Facebook: facebook.com/MPNOD/
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Saturday, July 8 at 2pmSam Zygner - Baseball Under the Palms |  | The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society welcomes Sam Zygner, author of several books on the history of baseball in Miami, to our Saturday, July 8th meeting at 2pm at the Pinecrest Branch Library.
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Sam's books are titled, Baseball Under the Palms - History of Miami Minor League Baseball the Early Years: 1892-1960; and Baseball Under the Palms - History of Miami Minor League Baseball Volume 2: 1962-1991.
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Sam's historic presentation consists of an overview of the scope of minor league history in Miami and Miami Beach, the years 1892 through 1991, with a focus on the major highlights, the important names associated with overall baseball history that made their mark in Miami, and historic events and figures that coincided with the game as it developed from townball to officially-sanctioned professional play.
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| Sam Zygner is the author of three books detailing the comprehensive history of Miami minor league baseball. He has served as the Chairperson for the South Florida Chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) since 2006 and received his MBA from Saint Leo University. |
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Topic: MPNOD - Baseball Under the Palms with Sam Zygner
Time: Jul 8, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 851 8248 6012
Passcode: history |
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MPNOD monthly meetings take place at the Pinecrest Branch Library, adjacent to Pinecrest Gardens on the second Saturday of each month at 2pm.
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| The address is 5835 SW 111th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156. The phone is 305-668-4571. When you enter the library, keep to the right to find the community meeting room. |
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 | Did You Miss A Meeting? View and share some of our previously recorded Zoom interactive online historic programs on YouTube. Use these links to visit our Past Events web page and our YouTube channel with all recorded programs.
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 | Membership Is Open To All| Join our historical society and support our monthly programs for only $20 a year. Use the Membership Application online, or request one in the mail from our treasurer. |
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| We accept online payments via Pay Pal or credit card, or mail your check made to MP/NOD to our Treasurer: |
Marlene B. Carlin
MP/NOD Treasurer
14900 SW 71 Ave.
Miami, FL 33158 |
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| A Big Thank You! To all our paid members, and to all the new members joining. Your contributions to support our programs and services to the community are greatly appreciated. |
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| The Miami Pioneers is Dade County’s legacy historical organization, originally founded in 1936 by prominent pioneer settlers and business leaders who arrived in Miami before the year 1900. The Natives of Dade was incorporated in 1986 by a group of local history enthusiasts born in Dade County. The groups merged on July 8, 2002. |
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| Miami Pioneers and
Natives of Dade Historical Society |
PO Box 144353
Coral Gables, FL 33114-4353 |
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