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Arlie Latham

L.M. Sutter
Arlie Latham Book PDF

Author : L.M. Sutter
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786491681

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Arlie Latham by L.M. Sutter Pdf

One of early baseball's most popular celebrities, Arlie Latham played for the St. Louis Browns in the 1880s. A brainy hitter and base-runner, he was also the sport's brashest, funniest player, his "fresh" personality bringing him as much trouble as reward. He played with the 19th century's greatest names, and was friends with everyone from King Kelly to King George V. He parlayed his stardom into a vaudeville career and the first official major league coaching job. In his fifties he carried the game he loved into world war to cheer Allied troops and in his seventies went to work for the Yankees. Arlie Latham's baseball odyssey is made more compelling by the parade of players, gamblers, boxers, actors, women and mascots that passes through it, providing a unique glimpse into America's game and the people who loved it.

Baseball Hall of Shame 4

Bruce Nash,Allan Zullo
Baseball Hall of Shame 4 Book PDF

Author : Bruce Nash,Allan Zullo
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1991-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780671746094

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Baseball Hall of Shame 4 by Bruce Nash,Allan Zullo Pdf

The Baseball Hall of Shame 4 contains more than 100 absurd, offbeat and hysterically funny stories proving that on the playing field and in the ballpark, truth is indeed stranger than fiction.

Baseball in 1889

Daniel Merle Pearson
Baseball in 1889 Book PDF

Author : Daniel Merle Pearson
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0879726199

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Baseball in 1889 by Daniel Merle Pearson Pdf

"National League players planned revolt as the crowds swelled, hoping to take advantage of baseball's growing popularity. The season became, as one sportswriter said, something approaching a Lobster-Frankenstein nightmare."--BOOK JACKET.

Nine Innings for the King

Jim Leeke
Nine Innings for the King Book PDF

Author : Jim Leeke
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476620176

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Nine Innings for the King by Jim Leeke Pdf

On a sunny Fourth of July during World War I, King George V went out to a ball game. Along with Queen Mary and other royalty, Winston Churchill, dozens of VIPs, thousands of troops and ordinary Londoners, the monarch cheered an extraordinary "baseball match" between American soldiers and sailors. This historic event helped solidify the transatlantic alliance that was vital to winning the war. The game itself was a thriller, reported throughout the English-speaking world. The players ranged from kids fresh off the sandlots to a handful of major and minor leaguers and a future Hall of Famer. The two veteran pitchers went the distance, the outcome in doubt until the last batter. Drawing on American and British sources and game-day coverage, this first-ever full account of the "King's game" records every play and explores the lives of several players. The author provides a brief history of the Anglo-American Baseball League and armed forces baseball played in England, France and the United States during the Great War.

The Cincinnati Reds

Lee Allen
The Cincinnati Reds Book PDF

Author : Lee Allen
Publisher : Kent State University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0873388860

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The Cincinnati Reds by Lee Allen Pdf

First published in 1948, Lee Allen's history of the Reds, like Franklin Lewis's history of the Cleveland Indians, was originally published by G. P. Putnam's Sons. Allen narrates the historic organization's success, beginning shortly after the Civil War with baseball's rising popularity among Cincinnati's elite. Eventually, as interest increased, America's first professional baseball team was established in 1868 - Cincinnati's Red Stockings. The Cincinnati Reds chronicles each season from the organization's early years, most notably the 1882 American Association pennant and the 1919 and 1940 National League pennants, and World Series championships, including the infamous Chicago White Sox scandal. Allen retells many of the early Reds stories likely forgotten or unknown by today's fans. This book is as thorough as it is absorbing, and will be enjoyed by those interested in the early days of America's favourite passtime.

The Players League

Ed Koszarek
The Players League Book PDF

Author : Ed Koszarek
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476609188

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The Players League by Ed Koszarek Pdf

After talks with baseball’s owners broke down in the fall of 1889, some of the greatest players of the day jumped their contracts and declared open revolt against the American Association and National League. Tired of life under the hated reserve clause, which bound players to their teams and left them with no bargaining power, John Montgomery Ward and some 140 others set out to form a rival major league. The Players League would last only a season and end quite badly for both the players and the American Association, which folded a year later; but as a representation of the first major battle between the players and owners, the league occupies an important place in baseball history. This remarkably comprehensive book opens with an historical introduction to the league, including detailed information about its origins and failure. A biographical dictionary follows, with entries for every player in the league’s brief tenure and additional profiles of prominent players who chose not to dignify the revolt with their participation. Profiles of the teams are also included.

Characters from the Diamond

Ronald T. Waldo
Characters from the Diamond Book PDF

Author : Ronald T. Waldo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781442258693

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Characters from the Diamond by Ronald T. Waldo Pdf

Baseball during the late 1800s and the Deadball Era was filled with aggressive, hard-nosed players who had no qualms about exhibiting belligerent behavior while tenaciously achieving victory on the diamond. These unique and eccentric individuals helped the game grow in popularity through their brilliance on the field and their legendary exploits off it. From manager Miller Huggins fighting with a pitcher over thick, juicy steaks to Rube Waddell getting arrested for tossing doughnuts at the coiffure of a waitress, their stories kept baseball fans entertained throughout the season—and still entertain us today. In Characters from the Diamond: Wild Events, Crazy Antics, and Unique Tales from Early Baseball, Ronald T. Waldochronicles the adventures of an unparalleled group of players, managers, and umpires whose tales continue to define that era of baseball. From the days of Chris Von der Ahe when his St. Louis Browns dominated the American Association to the Great War, this book presents an array of unique stories, peculiar accounts, and humorous anecdotes involving the men who were the very fabric of the game during that time period. Baseball icons such as John McGraw, Willie Keeler, Ty Cobb, Frank Chance, Rube Waddell, and Mike Donlin are profiled in this book, while numerous lesser-known players—including Arthur Evans, Jack Rowan, Bill Kellogg, Bill Bailey, Ping Bodie, and William Dugan—are also given their moment in the sun alongside their more famous baseball brethren. Characters from the Diamond breathes life back into baseball from the late nineteenth century and Deadball Era. Illuminating, entertaining, and noteworthy, these stories surrounding some of the game’s most unique individuals paint a humorous, off-beat picture of an often-forgotten era for baseball lovers everywhere.

Ballplayers in the Great War

Gary Mitchem,Mark Durr
Ballplayers in the Great War Book PDF

Author : Gary Mitchem,Mark Durr
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786475469

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Ballplayers in the Great War by Gary Mitchem,Mark Durr Pdf

This volume presents carefully selected, and annotated, articles about major-leaguers serving at home and overseas in the U.S. armed forces during World War I. Some continued to play ball in the military. Others fought the Germans in the trenches, in the air and at sea. Several lost their lives in combat or to disease. A few became heroes. From future Hall of Famers to journeymen and unknowns, each did his duty.

The New Dickson Baseball Dictionary

Paul Dickson
The New Dickson Baseball Dictionary Book PDF

Author : Paul Dickson
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0156005808

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The New Dickson Baseball Dictionary by Paul Dickson Pdf

Still not sure what makes a sinker different from a curve? Can't remember when the M&M boys played with the Yankees? Want to know where the "seventh-inning stretch" comes from? Then you've done the right thing by picking up this book - the most complete collection of baseball terms and slang to be found between two covers. Impeccably researched, The New Dickson Baseball Dictionary covers all the bases.

Baseball State by State

Chris Jensen
Baseball State by State Book PDF

Author : Chris Jensen
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780786491285

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Baseball State by State by Chris Jensen Pdf

Offering a fresh approach to the familiar concept of all-time baseball teams, this exhaustive work ranks more than 2,500 players by state of birth and includes both major league and Negro League athletes. Each chapter covers one state and opens with the all-time team, naming a top selection for each position followed by honorable mentions. Also included are all-time stat leaders in nine categories--games, hits, average, RBI, home runs, stolen bases, pitching wins, strikeouts and saves--a brief overview of the state's baseball history, notable player achievements, historic baseball places to see, potential future stars, a comprehensive list of player nicknames, and the state's all-time best player.

The Dickson Baseball Dictionary (Third Edition)

Paul Dickson
The Dickson Baseball Dictionary Third Edition Book PDF

Author : Paul Dickson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 1001 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780393073492

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The Dickson Baseball Dictionary (Third Edition) by Paul Dickson Pdf

The definitive work on the language of baseball—one of the “Five Best Baseball Books” (Wall Street Journal). Hailed as “a staggering piece of scholarship” (Wall Street Journal) and “an indispensable guide to the language of baseball” (San Diego Union-Tribune), The Dickson Baseball Dictionary has become an invaluable resource for those who love the game. Drawing on dozens of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century periodicals, as well as contemporary sources, Dickson’s brilliant, illuminating definitions trace the earliest appearances of terms both well known and obscure. This edition includes more than 10,000 terms with 18,000 individual entries, and more than 250 photos. This “impressively comprehensive” (The Nation) book will delight everyone from the youngest fan to the hard-core aficionado.

Chris Von Der Ahe and the St. Louis Browns

J. Thomas Hetrick
Chris Von Der Ahe and the St Louis Browns Book PDF

Author : J. Thomas Hetrick
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0810834731

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Chris Von Der Ahe and the St. Louis Browns by J. Thomas Hetrick Pdf

'Fans who think the game is wild now will appreciate Hetrick's account of Von der Ahe...who throughout the 1880s was embroiled in legal battles and baseball disputes that culminated in his own kidnapping and his stadium being burned to the ground. Direct ancestor to today's Cardinals, the Browns won the pennant four years in a row under his wild leadership.' REFERENCE AND RESEARCH BOOK NEWS"

The Ultimate Cardinals Record Book

Dan Moore
The Ultimate Cardinals Record Book Book PDF

Author : Dan Moore
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623685089

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The Ultimate Cardinals Record Book by Dan Moore Pdf

Featuring every relevant team record, statistic, and award winner from the St. Louis Cardinals’ incredible past, this book includes a comprehensive collection of Redbirds all-time leaders in every conceivable category, from hits to strikeouts. From Dizzy Dean’s 30 wins or Lou Brock’s 938 career stolen bases to Bob Gibson’s single-season ERA of 1.12 or Mark McGwire’s 70 home runs in a season, this reference captures the legends and lore of the Cardinals. More than a collection of statistics, this guide provides profiles of the men behind the records and explores the context in which they were set while featuring stories which, in many cases, are even more fascinating than the actual records. Historical game details and evocative photographs blend with compelling statistics and the great players responsible for them to capture the rich history of this storied and celebrated franchise.

The SABR Baseball List & Record Book

Society for American Baseball Research
The SABR Baseball List Record Book Book PDF

Author : Society for American Baseball Research
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1416554564

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The SABR Baseball List & Record Book by Society for American Baseball Research Pdf

From the authority on baseball research and statistics comes a vast and fascinating compendium of unique baseball lists and records. The SABR Baseball List & Record Book is an expansive collection of pitching, hitting, fielding, home run, team, and rookie records not available online or in any other book. This is a treasure trove of baseball history for statistically minded baseball fans that's also packed with intriguing marginalia. For instance, on July 25, 1967, Chicago's Ken Berry ended Game Two of a doubleheader against Cleveland with a home run in the bottom of the sixteenth inning -- Chicago's second game-winning homer of the day. The comprehensive lists include Most Career Home Runs by Two Brothers (Tommie and Hank Aaron have 768), Most Seasons with 15 or More Wins (Cy Young and Greg Maddux each have 18), and Highest On Base Percentage in a Season by a Rookie (listing every rookie above .400). Unlike other record books that only list the record holders -- say, most RBI by a rookie, held by Ted Williams with 145 -- SABR details every rookie to reach 100 RBI. Other record books might note the last pitcher in each league to steal home; here SABR has included every pitcher to do it. The book also includes a number of idiosyncratic features, such as a rundown of every player who has hit a triple and then stolen home, or every reliever who has won two games in one day. Many of the lists include a comments column for key historical notes and entertaining trivia (Bob Horner hit four home runs in a 1986 game, but his team lost). This is a must-have for every fan's library. Edited by Lyle Spatz, Chairman of the Baseball Records Committee for SABR

A Game of Inches

Peter Morris
A Game of Inches Book PDF

Author : Peter Morris
Publisher : Ivan R. Dee
Page : 663 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781566639545

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A Game of Inches by Peter Morris Pdf

A fascinating and charming encyclopedic collection of baseball firsts, describing how the innovations in the game—in rules, equipment, styles of play, strategies, etc.—occurred and developed from its origins to the present day. The book relies heavily on quotations from contemporary sources.