| Author |
Grey, Zane, 1872-1939 |
| Title |
The Redheaded Outfield, and Other Baseball Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The redheaded outfield -- The rube -- The rube's pennant -- The rube's honeymoon -- The rube's Waterloo -- Breaking into fast company -- The knocker -- The winning ball -- False colors -- The manager of Madden's Hill -- Old Well-well.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Redheaded Outfield and Other Baseball Stories" by Zane Grey is a collection of baseball-themed short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The work captures the excitement and chaos of minor league baseball, showcasing the quirks of a motley crew of players, with a focus on memorable characters such as the eccentric Red Gilbat and the talented Reddie Ray, alongside the complicated dynamics of teamwork and competition. The opening of the first story introduces Delaney's baseball team, the Rochester Stars, and their unusual trio of outfielders—Red Gilbat, a reliable yet unpredictable player, Reddy Clammer, the flashy showman who seeks attention with theatrical plays, and Reddie Ray, an exceptional sprinter with impressive skills. As the Stars face off against their rivals, the Providence Grays, the tension mounts with the weight of the game resting on their shoulders. Amid the humorous antics and spirited competition, the narrative highlights the camaraderie and challenges within a uniquely spirited team dynamic, setting the stage for the tumultuous adventures that await. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Baseball stories, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
385 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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