324 Derby Gisclair, part 1

324. Part 1 of our interview with Derby Gisclair. about the history of sports in New Orleans. Early Baseball in New Orleans: A History of 19th Century Play. New book. In the 19th century it was called "base ball," when the most popular game in New Orleans was written about using two words. Though first considered a game for children, baseball was indeed New Orleans' most popular leisure time pursuit, and by 1859, numerous amateur baseball clubs had been established in the city. Early Baseball in New Orleans: A History of 19th Century Play traces the development of baseball in New Orleans from those earliest recorded games through the end of the 19th century, with a particular focus on the New Orleans Pelicans.

1. This week in Louisiana history. August 4, 1901. Allen Greene school opens in town of Grambling, will later become Grambling State Univ.
2. This week in New Orleans history. August 3, 1975. Superdome Opens. The Superdome held its official dedication ceremonies on August 3, 1975. Jazz musicians Al Hirt and Pete Fountain played for the event. 
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   August 16-20, 2019
   Shrimp Festival
   319 E. Main St.
   Delcambre, LA
   The Delcambre Shrimp Festival is home to one of the best 5-day festivals in South Louisiana. The festival has gained it's popularity by providing a variety of delicious dishes and top notch entertainment including National Recording Artists. Enjoy signature shrimp dishes like boiled shrimp, fried shrimp, shrimp sauce piquante, shrimp salad and many more. Each and every shrimp dish consumed at the festival is prepared by volunteer members of the festival association.
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Blueberry Hill

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