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	Los Angeles Dodgers News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Certainly another major highlight of this fall's camp was the presence of 88-year-old former Brooklyn Dodger pitching great Preacher Roe, who served as an instructor at the camp for the 21st time.
		Roe originally signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, pitched four seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and then was traded to the Dodgers in a six-player deal prior to the 1948 season.
		Preacher Roe (left) has a seemingly endless supply of insight for campers at Dodgertown.
	www.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/la/news/la_news.jsp?ymd=20031107&content_id=600786&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp (1237 words)

	American Heroes
		Preacher Roe attended and pitched for Harding College in Arkansas and averaged 18 strikeouts per/game.
		Preacher Roe was known as the southpaw philosopher, relied on his intelligence, and his admitted spitball.
		Edwin 'Preacher' Roe left baseball at the end of the 1954 season, owned and operated, 'Preacher Roe's Supermarket' in West Plains, Missouri.
	www.baseballhistorian.com /html/american_heroes.cfm?page=47 (1366 words)

	A Tribute to Preacher Jack Roe
		On this occasion a resolution was drawn that stated, "Whereas Pastor Roe has continually up to the present time lovingly and devotionally served the members of this congregation and the citizens of this community.
		Preacher Roe told a friend that for him heaven would be in a state of perpetual autumn, where the leaves will always be brightly colored with red, orange, yellow and purple.
		As we reflect on the life of Preacher Roe, may his example lead us to a similar concern.
	www.magnoliastreetbc.org /Roe%20Tribute%20Body.htm (717 words)

	Preacher Roe Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
		Preacher Roe was born on Friday, February 26, 1915, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.
		Roe was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on August 22, 1938, with the St. Louis Cardinals.
		His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Preacher Roe baseball stats page.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /players/player.php?p=roepr01 (279 words)

	Interview with Preacher Roe
		Voice of Pride Editor's Note: Elwin C. "Preacher" Roe was born on February 26, 1915 and eventually played his first professional baseball in 1938 for the St. Louis Cardinals.
		Dubbed "Preacher" by an uncle of his just returning from World War One in 1918, Roe has enjoyed a lifelong love of the game of baseball.
		Now retired, Roe lives in his home town of West Plains, Missouri, where he plays lots of golf and occasionally visits with fans who travel to the community for the purpose of talking with the quiet legend.
	www.watersheds.org /communities/preacher.htm (803 words)

	Current Events: Eyewitness to history: three stories of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary times - Special ...
		Elwin "Preacher" Roe was there for some of baseball's memorable moments, including the addition of the first fl player to the major leagues.
		Elwin C. "Preacher" Roe was born on February 26, 1915, and played his first professional baseball game in 1938 for the St. Louis Cardinals.
		Now retired, Roe lives in his hometown of West Plains, Missouri, where he plays lots of golf and occasionally visits with fans who travel to the community for the purpose of talking with the quiet legend.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EPF/is_25_102/ai_100961610 (1551 words)

	Sharp County Arkansas - Official Web Site - Content (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Charles Elwin "Preacher" Roe led the Pittsburgh Pirates to winning seasons twice between 1944 and 1947.
		Born: February 26, 1915 in Ash Flat, AR Roe was a 5-time All-Star (1945, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952) and during his best season, 1951, finished 5th in the MVP voting.
		Roe led the Dodgers in ERA from 1948-1951 and also led the Pirates in ERA in 1945.
	www.sharpcounty.org /modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=18 (375 words)

	Preacher Roe - Official Website Includes Photos, Stories, Statistics and Signed Memorabilia
		Share with us some of Preacher's favorite photos, like the famous Brooklyn Dodger 1952 All Star lineup (featuring Carl Furillo, Hall of Famers- Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider- Preacher Roe, and Gil Hodges), baseball memorabilia and historical documents.
		Buy from Preacher's personal collection of baseball cards, autographed photos, and autographed baseballs signed by Preacher Roe and other baseball greats.
		Preacher Roe pitching for the Brooklyn Dodgers 1948-1954
	www.preacherroe.com (222 words)

	Preacher Roe \| BaseballLibrary.com
		Roe was the NL's strikeout leader in 1945, when he went 14-13 (2.87) for Pittsburgh.
		In the bottom of the 6th, Frankie Gustine drives in the winning run with a crowd double, and the game is called, giving Roe a one-pitch win.
		It is the Cards first win against Roe after 10 straight losses: they last beat him August 28, 1950.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/R/Roe_Preacher.stm (1373 words)

	1951 NL Mathewson Award
		Not surprisingly, the top pitchers in the MVP vote were from the Giants and Dodgers.
		They were, respectively, Sal Maglie and Preacher Roe.
		Roe had an eye-popping won-loss record; he was 36 years old, and was in the middle of a string of brilliant seasons with the Dodgers that he ended his career with.
	venus.lunarpages.com /~double2/History/400Pages/nlcy1951.html (406 words)

	The Questions to Your Answers
		It mentioned my cousin, Preacher Roe, and it even had a picture of him.
		Nonetheless, there is the picture of my cousin, Preacher Roe.
		Here is a real picture of my father and Preacher taken by me outside my house this summer.
	www.lostadam.net /archives3/000553.html (225 words)

	SO49 Awards & 1949 Year in Review - OOTP Developments Forums
		Only the Dodgers' Preacher Roe and the A's Don Newcombe meant as much to their teams' success as did Fannin...and for that he richly deserved the AL Cy Young Award.
		His immense value to the Dodgers cannot be understated, Roe finished third in NL MVP voting but copped the Cy Young award instead.
		Roe beat out a diverse field that including the Braves Vern Bickford, the Cardinals Harry "The Cat" Brecheen (NL K's Leader) and teammate Dizzy Trout (who came over at the trade deadline from the Tigers and baffled NL hitters)
	www.ootpdevelopments.com /board/showthread.php?t=3423 (1177 words)

	eBay - preacher roe, Cards, Autographs-Original items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		preacher roe and ed lopat original wire photo 1953 w.s
		1950 BOWMAN B.B.# 167 PREACHER ROE PSA 9 (OC)
		2000 Fleer Autograped Brooklyn Dodger Preacher Roe COA
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=preacher+roe&newu=1&krd=1 (388 words)

	1949 NL CY YOUNG AWARD
		The Dodgers' best pitchers were Don Newcombe and Preacher Roe.
		Roe was 34 years old, and was just entering the prime of his career.
		A pair of rough seasons in Pittsburgh earned Roe a ticket to Brooklyn; he turned things around, and this was the first of four straight years he made the All-Star team.
	webhome.idirect.com /~brettsmith/History/400Pages/nlcy1949.htm (464 words)

	The Day Preacher Roe Fanned 26 in One Game (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		From 1951-53, Roe’s record with the Dodgers was a sparkling 44-8.
		In 1946, Roe was involved with an altercation with a referee during a basketball game somewhere in Arkansas – details are sketchy.
		Preacher Roe followed a double by reaching on an error in the bottom of the ninth.
	www.rootsweb.com /~arwhite/wchs/TheDayPreacherRoe.htm (640 words)

	Delayed, but not denied
		Starting that night for the Dodgers was the great Preacher Roe.
		Preacher was a great pitcher and a great Dodger, and I did not think I was going to get into the game with him on the mound.
		However, as fate would have it, Preacher got knocked out early, and as he walked off the field he tossed his glove into the stands.
	www.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/content/printer_friendly/mlb/y2004/m08/d05/c819931.jsp (799 words)

	Los Angeles Dodgers News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Preacher Roe, left, works with Dodgers Adult Camper Neil Adams in Vero Beach.
		Hall of Fame outfielder Duke Snider, the Dodger franchise leader in home runs and RBI, and pitcher Carl Erskine, who tossed a pair of no-hitters for Brooklyn, are each attending their 36th camp.
		Two other pitching standouts, Ralph Branca and Clem Labine, have now instructed at 35 camps apiece and another Brooklyn pitching ace Preacher Roe returns for a second straight November camp after being away for seven years.
	losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/la/news/la_news.jsp?ymd=20031105&content_id=599907&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=lan (1149 words)

	Preacher Roe Interview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		I met with Mr.Edwin (Preacher) Roe in him home in West Plains, MO. in June of 2000.
		Preacher was one of many who were to return home after all the travel and fame.
		He continues to care for his wife, she in a stage of Alzheimers, a very sweet lady and her adoration of Preacher is obvious.
	hellobaseballfans.com /interview2.asp?ID=16 (224 words)

	Preacher Roe Book - When Baseball Was Still A Game
		Preacher Roe Book - When Baseball Was Still A Game
		Preacher Roe was not only a great baseball player but a master story teller.
		These photos and stories are captured in time by Preacher Roe, some from personal photos and memorabilia that have not been seen before.
	www.preacherroe.com /book.html (134 words)

	Autographed Combo Photos
		Brooklyn Dodgers Ralph Branca, Carl Erskine, Preacher Roe.
		Brooklyn Dodgers Preacher Roe, Joe Hatten, Ralph Branca, Rey Barney.
		Preacher Roe signed 1952 The Boys Of Summer and Johnny Podres signed spring training 52 age 19.
	www.millerboys.com /AutographedComboPhotos.html (904 words)

	Preacher Roe Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com
		Born February 26, 1915 in Ash Flat, AR
		View Preacher Roe's uniforms at Dressed to the Nines, a Baseball Hall of Fame on-line exhibit
		Statistics may come from our work, the Baseball Databank, or other sources including SABR.org.
	www.baseball-reference.com /r/roepr01.shtml (528 words)

	AROUND THE STATE
		Calvary Church, Rockport; July 2-7; preacher, Bryan Padgett; music, David Quinones; pastor, James Arnett.
		Harvest Acres Church, Mineola; July 9-12; preacher, Mike Privitt; pastor, Butch Gott.
		Faith Church, Taft; July 9-14; preacher, Gerald Roe;* *music, Don Thornton; pastor, Robert Wilbanks.
	www.baptiststandard.com /2000/6_26/pages/around.html (718 words)

	SABR :\|\| Online Bulletin \| Research Exchange - 12/21/04
		Photocopy of article in Grandstand Baseball Annual, 2003, about the changes over the years in major league team roster limits.
		Connors, Mike: Preacher Roe says spitball kept him out of Hall.
		Text of an interview with Roe in 2002, carried by the Scripps Howard News Service.
	www.sabr.org /sabr.cfm?a=cms,c,1034,12,0 (594 words)

	Their Real First Names - Baseball Fever
		Preacher Rowe actually spent the entire rest of his life as Lynn Rowe...
		Preacher Roe is the one who has a son that is currently playing for the Mariners.
		His name is Ichi Roe also known as Preacher Roe Suzuki.
	www.baseball-fever.com /showthread.php?t=28657 (922 words)

	Ramada Inn in West Plains, MO US @ hotelspeedy
		The museum's modern wing has two floors, with the upper level devoted to historical memorabilia, including military memorabilia from WWI and II, turn of the Century farm implements, an authentic Ozark still confiscated some years ago by the Howell County Sheriff, and a perfectly preserved and completely intact Springfield wagon.
		The oldest items on display are Native American artifacts dating from 5000 B.C. The most peculiarly West Plains article preserved at the facility are the memorabilia surrounding five of the area's most celebrated progeny country music stars Porter Wagoner and Jan Howard, and baseball greats Preacher Roe, Bill Virdon and Tedd Gullic.
		West - US 160 to Intersection US 63 and Preacher Roe Blvd. Motel on left.
	search.hotelspeedy.com /hotel_info/hotelspeedy/RA_00825_Ramada-Inn (2652 words)

	The Sporting News: Baseball History of the World Series
		Carl Erskine led the pitching staff with 20 victories, Russ Meyer went 15-5 and Billy Loes 14-8.
		Preacher Roe posted an 11-3 record, boosting his three-year mark to 44-8.
		In Game 2, Martin walloped a game-tying, bases-empty homer in the seventh inning and Mantle followed with a two-run drive an inning later as Eddie Lopat outpitched Roe 4-2.
	www.sportingnews.com /archives/worldseries/1953.html (637 words)

	Brooklyn Dodgers: Roger Kahn: 26 years later
		Here is a special adaptation for The Los Angeles Times from Roger Kahn, he tells of the circumstances of the book's creation and touches base with all the survivors from that memorable Dodger team.(Feb. 22, 1998)
		I have moved my closing words for Preacher Roe, who will soon be 83.
		Roe is retired but vigorous in West Plains, Mo., and proud that every one of his grandchildren has gone to college.
	www.bayou.com /~brooklyn/26years.html (1300 words)

	``HER HEART WAS RIPE,'' PREACHER SAYS OF JANE ROE SOON, HE PREDICTS, SHE'LL BE ``SET FREE'' FROM LESBIANISM. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		It took just four months for the Rev. Flip Benham to move his Operation Rescue headquarters next door to the Dallas abortion clinic where McCorvey worked, befriend her and claim her as a convert.
		As of this week, McCorvey - the plaintiff in the 1973 Roe vs. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide - quit her job at the abortion clinic, was baptized in a backyard swimming pool and started working at Operation Rescue.
		McCorvey, the plaintiff in the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision that
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1995/vp950812/08120061.htm (567 words)

	Moviefone: Movie Celebrities - Preacher Roe: MAIN
		Preacher Roe batting, fielding and pitching major league baseball lifetime statistics for each season and his career, and a list of any post-season awards...
		Preacher Roe profile from BaseballLibrary.com, the most comprehensive baseball history encyclopedia on the Internet.
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	movies.aol.com /celebrity/main.adp?sid=61048 (183 words)

	West Plains \| Eyewitness to History
		The West Plains Middle School newspaper, The Voice of Pride, has much to be proud of after a year full of accomplishments, not least of which is prize-winning journalism.
		Tops on the list is student Michael Harrington’s first place win in a national Weekly Reader/Current Events magazine Eyewitness to History contest with his skillfully reported interview with baseball legend Elwin "Preacher" Roe.
		His article, which took first in a field of 700 entries, was also featured on the magazine's cover.
	www.watersheds.org /communities/eyewitness.htm (236 words)

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