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‘A League of Their Own’ inspiration Maybelle Blair comes out

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‘A League of Their Own’ inspiration Maybelle Blair comes out

After 95 years, a Southern California baseball legend is revealing her genuine self.

Maybelle Blair, the inspiration behind the movie and upcoming Amazon Prime collection “A League of Their Personal,” got here out publicly for the primary time.

She spoke about her sexuality whereas on the 2022 Tribeca Movie Competition for the screening of the collection.

“I feel it’s an important alternative for these younger woman ball gamers to return understand that they’re not alone and also you don’t have to cover,” Blair mentioned. “I hid for 75, 85 years, and that is truly principally the primary time I’ve ever come out.”

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Blair’s announcement was met with applause and cheers.

The video was tweeted to the collection’ account. “For almost all of her life, sports activities legend 95-year outdated @AAGPBL participant, Maybelle Blair felt like she needed to disguise her genuine self,” the tweet learn. “At present she got here out publicly for the primary time. We couldn’t be happier for her, and proceed to push for love and acceptance on and off the sector.”

The Inglewood-born Blair was a pitcher and performed for the Peoria Redwings of the All-American Women Skilled Baseball League. In keeping with the league’s web site, she performed for one season in 1948. She then left the next 12 months to play skilled softball in Chicago.

Nevertheless, Maybelle continued to be concerned a while later. “She co-chaired AAGPBL-PA reunions within the Palm Springs space together with Shirley Burkovich,” the league mentioned. “Maybelle additionally served on the Board of Administrators and was Chair of the Fundraising Committee.”

The ladies’s league gained worldwide consideration within the 1992 movie “A League of Their Personal,” which was directed by Penny Marshall. The film adopted the fictional Rockford Peaches and starred Tom Hanks, Madonna, Geena Davis, Lori Petty and Jon Lovitz amongst different large names.

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Hanks’ well-known line within the movie “There’s no crying in baseball!” was ranked 54th on the American Movie Institute’s listing AFI’s 100 Years…100 Film Quotes.

The “A League of Their Personal” collection was co-created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson. Jacobson of “Broad Metropolis” additionally stars within the present. The collection additionally consists of Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden, and Roberta Colindrez.

“A League of Their Personal” the collection premieres on Amazon Prime on August 12.

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'Bluey' coming to Disney parks and cruise line

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'Bluey' coming to Disney parks and cruise line

Bluey, a blue heeler dog from the children’s show of the same name, will be making her theme park debut at Disneyland and Walt Disney World next year. Walt Disney Co. also announced that the character will join the Disney Cruise Line as well.

“Beginning in January 2025, onboard Disney Cruise Line voyages originating from Australia and New Zealand, families can interact with Bluey and her sister, Bingo, like never before. From special meet-and-greets to an interactive and clue-filled game that ends in a dance party featuring Bluey’s signature moves, families in the region can embark on a magical holiday with their favorite blue heeler,” the company said in a news release.

The company will share more details about how guests can meet Bluey and her family at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in the coming months.

The announcement comes amid an expanded partnership between Disney and BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC that distributes the popular Australian animated series, and Ludo Studio, which produced the program.

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It’s not completely unusual for Disney to highlight other intellectual property in its theme parks. For example, the Star Wars and Muppets attractions were in place at Disneyland and Walt Disney World before Disney bought LucasFilm and Jim Henson Productions, respectively.

The companies also announced that a Bluey movie will be released theatrically in 2027, with Disney leading distribution.

The show follows a family of cartoon dogs who live in Brisbane, Australia.

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Pursuit suspect arrested after intentionally ramming deputies' vehicles: authorities

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Pursuit suspect arrested after intentionally ramming deputies' vehicles: authorities

A man was arrested after authorities said he intentionally crashed his car into deputies following a pursuit in San Bernardino County.

Stephen Bloomer, 52, of Twentynine Palms was arrested for the destructive incident, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.

On Dec. 16, deputies spotted the suspect’s Corvette speeding on Twentynine Palms Highway, near the intersection of Torres Avenue in Joshua Tree shortly before 1 p.m.

Authorities tried pulling Bloomer over but he refused, leading patrol units on a chase.

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As he continued driving erratically and speeding down the road, deputies said they canceled the pursuit for the safety of other drivers.

Later that day, a California Highway Patrol officer spotted Bloomer and his Corvette at a Circle K in Morongo Valley. The CHP officer attempted to detain the man but at that moment, he reversed his Corvette and crashed into the CHP vehicle. 

A second deputy who arrived at the scene parked their patrol car near the Circle K lot. The vehicle was occupied by a third deputy inside.

At that moment, the suspect stepped on the gas pedal to accelerate and rammed directly into the occupied patrol car, officials said. The deputy inside suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. He was later released.

Bloomer was apprehended at the scene and arrested for attempted murder of a peace officer and felony assault on a peace officer.

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The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call Deputy Richard Maldonado or Detective Tyler A. Bengard of the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station at 760-366-4175. 

Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.

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Video shows thieves crash stolen car into Southern California retail shop

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Video shows thieves crash stolen car into Southern California retail shop

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) – Store surveillance cameras captured the moment several thieves used a reportedly stolen vehicle to smash into an Inglewood shoe store Wednesday.  

The owner of LAX Premiere Kicks in Inglewood, Michael Acevedo, told KTLA in an email that the break-in happened in the early morning hours.  

Footage of the incident shows at least one suspect crashing the vehicle through the front of the store, sending shattered glass and the shop’s apparel flying. The driver immediately exits the car and begins grabbing items from the shop.  

Moments after the crash, another vehicle pulls into the parking lot and another two suspects exit and run into the shop.  

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It’s unclear just exactly how much stolen property the smash-and-grab crew, all of whom appear to be young men, got away with, but the store, located at 4940 W. Century Blvd., sustained heavy damage during the break-in.  

Acevedo called the burglary disappointing and said that ever since SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome opened, break-ins have been at an all-time high.  

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“This is our fourth robbery in a year,” he added.  

It does not appear that any arrests have been made in connection with the costly break-in.  

KTLA has reached out to the Inglewood Police Department and are awaiting a response.  

Kuwi Leonard contributed to this report from Inglewood.  

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