Wendell Smith takes Jackie out of the house in Sanford and takes him to Daytona Beach because Branch Rickey wants him to get more practice ahead
of the game.
True
False
In the context of the information provided, the statement "Wendell Smith takes Jackie out of the house in Sanford and takes him to Daytona Beach because Branch Rickey wants him to get more practice ahead of the game" is FALSE.
Here's why:
1. Wendell Smith did take Jackie out of the house in Sanford and brought him to Daytona Beach, but it wasn't solely for practice purposes. It was mainly to protect Jackie from the hostility he was facing in Sanford due to his race.
2. Branch Rickey, the Brooklyn Dodgers executive who signed Jackie Robinson, did want Jackie to practice and prepare for games, but the primary reason for this specific instance of leaving Sanford was for Jackie's safety and well-being.
Therefore, while the statement mentions Branch Rickey's interest in Jackie's practice, the main reason for taking Jackie to Daytona Beach in this context was for his safety, not just for additional practice ahead of a game.
