Batting to Win: A Story of College Baseball by Lester Chadwick

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Author Chadwick, Lester, 1873-1962
Title Batting to Win: A Story of College Baseball
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Batting to Win: A Story of College Baseball" by Lester Chadwick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the college baseball experience of three inseparable friends—Sid Henderson, Tom Parsons, and Phil Clinton—who navigate the ups and downs of student life, friendships, and romantic interests while striving to excel on the baseball diamond at Randall College. The opening of the novel introduces us to Sid, Tom, and Phil as they engage in light-hearted banter in their college room during a rainy day that disrupts their baseball practice. Shortly into the chapter, Sid receives a mysterious note which prompts him to leave abruptly, igniting curiosity and concern from his friends. This unexpected departure sets the stage for conflict in the story, as the narrative reveals deeper layers of Sid's character, including his struggle with a secret and the potential consequences on his relationships, particularly with a girl named Miss Mabel Harrison. The dynamics between the friends highlight themes of loyalty and the challenges of growing up in the collegiate sports environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject College sports -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Baseball stories
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EBook-No. 41206
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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