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==Athletic background==
==Athletic background==
In 2008, Steve Bandura, observed Davis playing football with her older brother. He noticed that "she was throwing this football in perfect spirals, effortless and running these tough kids down and tackling them"<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune">{{cite news|last1=Richards|first1=Kimberley|title=South Philly girl, 10, excels in several sports|url=http://phillytrib.com/metros/west,-south-metros/south-philly-girl-10-excels-in-several-sports.html|accessdate=17 August 2014|newspaper=[[The Philadelphia Tribune]]|date=14 December 2011|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6RtwBsj38|archivedate=17 August 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref> Bandura, who is program director for Marian Anderson Recreation Center in South Philadelphia, asked her if she would like to come to a basketball practice. When she came to practice, Bandura asked her to watch the practice, but she wanted to participate. Bandura told the ''[[The Philadelphia Tribune]]'' that "Her eyes were just glued on the drill and when it came time for her turn she went through it like she has been doing it a thousand times, I just knew right then."<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune"/> According to the ''The Philadelphia Tribune'', Davis became Bandura's best basketball player and only girl on the team. She also began playing and excelling at baseball and soccer.<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune"/>
In 2008, Steve Bandura, observed Davis playing football with her older brother. He noticed that "she was throwing this football in perfect spirals, effortless and running these tough kids down and tackling them"<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune">{{cite news|last1=Richards|first1=Kimberley|title=South Philly girl, 10, excels in several sports|url=http://phillytrib.com/metros/west,-south-metros/south-philly-girl-10-excels-in-several-sports.html|accessdate=17 August 2014|newspaper=[[The Philadelphia Tribune]]|date=14 December 2011|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6RtwBsj38|archivedate=17 August 2014|deadurl=no}}</ref> Bandura, who is program director for Marian Anderson Recreation Center in South Philadelphia, asked her if she would like to come to a basketball practice. When she came to practice, Bandura asked her to watch the practice, but she wanted to participate. Bandura told the ''[[The Philadelphia Tribune]]'' that "Her eyes were just glued on the drill and when it came time for her turn she went through it like she has been doing it a thousand times, I just knew right then."<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune"/> According to the ''The Philadelphia Tribune'', Davis became Bandura's best basketball player and only girl on the team. She also began playing and excelling at baseball and soccer.<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune"/>

Bandura together with other sponsors helped Davis transfer to [[Springside School]], which is a private all-girl school.<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune"/> Her mother, Lakeisha McClean, told the ''The Philadelphia Tribune'' that she was unaware that her daughter was so athletic.<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune"/> In 2011, she was a point guard in basketball, a pitcher, shortstop, and third baseman in baseball, and mid-fielder for soccer.<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune"/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:25, 17 August 2014

Mo'ne Davis[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Athletic background

In 2008, Steve Bandura, observed Davis playing football with her older brother. He noticed that "she was throwing this football in perfect spirals, effortless and running these tough kids down and tackling them"[18] Bandura, who is program director for Marian Anderson Recreation Center in South Philadelphia, asked her if she would like to come to a basketball practice. When she came to practice, Bandura asked her to watch the practice, but she wanted to participate. Bandura told the The Philadelphia Tribune that "Her eyes were just glued on the drill and when it came time for her turn she went through it like she has been doing it a thousand times, I just knew right then."[18] According to the The Philadelphia Tribune, Davis became Bandura's best basketball player and only girl on the team. She also began playing and excelling at baseball and soccer.[18]

Bandura together with other sponsors helped Davis transfer to Springside School, which is a private all-girl school.[18] Her mother, Lakeisha McClean, told the The Philadelphia Tribune that she was unaware that her daughter was so athletic.[18] In 2011, she was a point guard in basketball, a pitcher, shortstop, and third baseman in baseball, and mid-fielder for soccer.[18]

References

  1. ^ Rhoden, William C. (15 August 2014). "A Mound Becomes a Summit: Mo'ne Davis Dominates at Little League World Series". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Jacobs, Emma (16 August 2014). "Mo'ne Davis Throws Like A Girl — At 70 MPH". NPR. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)}
  3. ^ Berg, Ted (15 August 2014). "13-year-old sensation Mo'Ne Davis throws two-hit shutout at Little League World Series". USA Today. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "A New Reality: How Modest Mo'Ne Davis is adjusting to Fan Frenzy". ESPN. 15 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Femia, Will (16 August 2014). "How fast is Mo'ne Davis fast?". MSNBC. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ CBS News (15 August 2014). "Girl takes electric fastball to Little League's big show". CBS News. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Breen, Matt; Dribben, Melissa; Inquirer Staff Writers (16 August 2014). "Taney's Mo'ne Davis handles celebrity in stride". Philadelphia Media Network. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ SI Wire (15 August 2014). "Mo'Ne Davis becomes first girl to throw a shutout in LLWS". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Fioriglio, Tony (22 July 2014). "LITTLE LEAGUE: Taney's Mo'ne Davis showing she can play with the boys". The Times Herald. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Dodds, Eric (15 August 2014). "This Has Been the Greatest Start in Little League World Series History". Time. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Renoble, Ryan (10 August 2014). "Mo'Ne Davis, One Of Little League's Few Female Players, Just Made The World Series". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Bieler, Des (11 August 2014). "Mo'Ne Davis pitches Pennsylvania team into Little League World Series". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ Fox News Insider (13 August 2014). "Girl Beats Boys With Devastating Curveball to Reach Little League World Series". Fox News. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Mcintyre, Jason (11 August 2014). "Mo'Ne Davis: Femal Pitcher in Little League World Series Has Filthy Curveball, Throws 70 mph Heat". USA Today. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ NewsOne Staff (12 August 2014). "Striking Out Six Batters, Mo'Ne Davis Pitches Like A Girl". News One. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Angelo, Megan (12 August 2014). "Meet Mo'Ne Davis, the Girl Pitching Phenom Who's Tearing It Up at the Little League World Series". Glamour. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ Hildebrand, James (11 August 2014). "We Heart: Mo'Ne Davis, Little League Pitcher". Ms. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ a b c d e f Richards, Kimberley (14 December 2011). "South Philly girl, 10, excels in several sports". The Philadelphia Tribune. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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