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Gallagher: Norman second Black manager hired by IBL team in 60 years

When the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers of Ontario's Intercounty Baseball League appointed Dan Norman July 19 as their first manager for their expansion season of 2024, little did they know he was a rare hire.

Through research and conversations with league officials, Canadian Baseball Network writer Danny Gallagher determined that Norman is only the second Black person to be named a manager of any IBL team in 60 years.

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McFarland: Lethbridge Bulls lefty De Alejandro throws no-hitter on dad's birthday

Javier De Alejandro wanted to provide more than just a solid performance for his team.

The Lethbridge Bulls starter went into the July 19 matchup with the Brooks Bombers wanting to do something special for his dad, Juan, who was celebrating his birthday.

He did something special, indeed. He threw a no-hitter.

Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, has the story.

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