On this edition of Extra Base Hit, Ashleigh Curry. Ashleigh is an actress, filmmaker, director & producer from Gastonia, North Carolina. She is the director & producer of the short film "Toni, Mamie & Connie." The film tells the story of Toni Stone, Mamie Johnson & Connie Morgan who were three black women who played in the Negro Leagues during the early to mid 1950's. In the film, Curry portrays Mamie Johnson. In the early to mid 1950's, Johnson was a pitcher in the Negro Leagues for the Indianapolis Clowns. On the program, we discuss Curry's upbringing in North Carolina, favorite Major League Baseball teams, familiarity with the Negro Leagues, the short film Toni, Mamie, Connie & more. Plus, a look at the current league leaders & standings in Major League Baseball. Enjoy the show! Theme courtesy of: Pity by Electronic Senses, http://soundcloud.com/electronicsenses , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntc8hEi9bsM Audio courtesy of: Noel & Noah Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLUI5v4x0NY https://www.facebook.com/tonimamieconnie/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_Negro_league_baseball_teams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minor_Negro_league_baseball_teams

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