Word: illini
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...Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins still showing up on the wire? I can't see why those college and pro outfits with Native American nicknames have yet to see the light. Some of the franchises argue that the names are meant to be positive-the Illinois Fighting Illini, for example, are supposed to honor the Native Americans of the region. Others are references to team history-Indians fans hold that their name is a tribute a Native American player, Louis Sockalexis...
Additionally, American sports can't be entirely detached from the context that surrounds them. There are reasons why the Fighting Illini attract more scrutiny than the Fighting Irish. There is painful and unfortunate history there, and its effects alter what the nicknames really mean...
Immediately following the win over Stetson, Harvard defeated Illinois, 3-2, in the semifinals. Whitton proved durable enough to hold the Illini to two runs in five innings, while Brotemarkle shut them down in relief...