Why My Father? This I Believe Crossword
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
 
 
Down: 1) a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life. Sharon Robinson said her parents instilled these in her.2) According to Jackie Robinson, this is the most important factor in his success. all individuals act voluntarily, having the freedom to obtain the power and resources to fulfill their own potential3) continued for an extended period or without interruption But it would have been impossible for me to fight at all, except I was ..... by the personal and deep-rooted belief that my fight had a chance.5) a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress 8) Rickey jumped into a ........ where he quickly shifted roles from that of a racist fan to a spiteful teammate. a long, tedious speech by one person during a conversation10) preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. 11) very unusual or remarkable Rickey knew all about my father's ...... athletic ability.13) an important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typically involving travel "The Noble Experiment" Breaking the color barrier18) reached an advanced stage of mental or emotional development19) contented, pleased Ms. Thomas will be ........ if everyone passes the assessment.20) showing or caused by malice synonym: hurtful, hateful, cruel21) having a passionate, quick-tempered nature synonyms: explosive, fervent, zealous22) the likelihood of something happening or being the case Free minds and human hearts were at work all around me; and so there was the ......... of improvement.23) inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another) 27) having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals. synonyms: brave, self-sacrificing, moral Across: 4) relating to or believing in a religion 6) people who have personally seen something happen and so can give a first-hand description of it There are many reports, but few ......to this historic meeting, which took place at Branch Rickey's office in Brooklyn, New York.7) a people who reigns over a kingdom or empire our context: minor league team owned by Branch Rickey 9) faults, blemishes, or undesirable features. Jackie Robinson believes these are a part of human nature.12) coldly determined; hard This adjective was used to describe Branch Rickey's gaze.14) a way of dealing with something; come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time15) a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act Rickey went to on to talk about the need for my dad to hold back his anger, control his ....... to strike back, and play extraordinary ball in spite of fear.16) the state or time of being a boy17) "He had heard my dad was a ........ guy who didn't drink."19) The type of mother Jackie Robinson had. 22) forward or onward movement toward a destination "because ....... is unalterable, many of today's dogmas will have vanished by the time they grow into adults."24) synonyms: Colossal, Enormous, Immense The opportunity to play in the major leagues is describes as this.25) the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character synonyms: disposition, persona, temperament26) placed or fixed in a specified position 28) the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust Sharon Robinson states, "My father eased back in his chair, unclenched his hands, and met Branch Rickey's ....... gaze with ....... and determination."
 

 

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