Baseball Diamonds

Author : William Humber
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Baseball
ISBN : 0195410394

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Diamonds of the North by William Humber Pdf

Baseball may not be Canada's national game, but its long history, its diffusion throughout the nation, and its play among widely diverse communities and by all ages of men and women suggests that it is a worthy claimant. Humber uncovers a multitude of previously unpublished reports of baseball-type games across present day Canada, long before the game's formal adoption in New York City in the mid-19th century. He explores baseball's major league quality in 1870s Ontario, why Quebecois came to play the game, how the Gold Rush brought baseball to the west coast, women's baseball in Saskatchewan after World War I, how their baseball teams' success staked Saint John and Halifax a claim to urban status, and the story of Japanese Canadian, black, and native baseball players in Canada.

Author : Howard Good
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0810830477

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Diamonds in the Dark by Howard Good Pdf

Book on baseball films in American cinema

Author : Gabriel A. Lopez
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781438952529

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From Sugar to Diamonds by Gabriel A. Lopez Pdf

Author : Colin Howell
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476648736

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Hardscrabble Diamonds by Colin Howell Pdf

Part history, part memoir, part statistical analysis, this book tells the remarkable and largely forgotten story of how the baseball hotbed of Canada's northeastern Maritime provinces evolved into "NCAA North" during the 1940s and 1950s. A summer training ground for players from leading U.S. college programs, the region attracted talented players seeking higher salaries than they could get in the American minor league system. Major league organizations came to scout blue-chip prospects. In this competitive environment, only the best were able to crack the rosters of town teams in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Maine. A Quality of Competition Index for various northeast leagues provides major league equivalencies for selected players.

Author : Joel Zoss,John Bowman,John Stewart Bowman
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0803299206

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Diamonds in the Rough by Joel Zoss,John Bowman,John Stewart Bowman Pdf

Pairing their detailed, informative research with a sophisticated anecdotal approach, Joel Zoss and John Bowman have written a fascinating, original, literate, and concise compendium of the history and issues surrounding America's national pastime. Addressedøare such diverse topics as the origins of the game, the contributions of minorities and women, the evolution of umpiring, baseball's influence on literature and music, substance abuse, on- and off-field tragedy, and the game's international presence. Diamonds in the Rough is an invaluable and stimulating resource both for those who already study the game and for those who would like to learn its revealing history.

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1352 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : OSU:32435078789948

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : Marshall G. Most,Robert Rudd
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476634623

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Stars, Stripes and Diamonds by Marshall G. Most,Robert Rudd Pdf

Since the Progressive Era, baseball has been promoted as an institution encapsulating the best of American values and capable of bridging the chasms of twentieth century American culture—urban versus rural, industry versus agriculture, individual versus community, immigrant versus native, white versus color. Among the more enthusiastic of the game’s proponents have been American filmmakers, and baseball films present perhaps the purest depiction of baseball’s vision of an idealized America. This critical study treats baseball cinema as a film genre and explores the functions of baseball ideology as it is represented in that genre. It focuses on how Hollywood’s presentation of baseball has served not only to promote dominant values, but also to bridge cultural conflicts. Commentary on 85 films deals with issues of race, community, gambling, players, women, and owners. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Author : Margaret Castle
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2000-07-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595006847

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High Diamonds by Margaret Castle Pdf

Few of us are dealt life? winning hand. But one can stay in the game long enough by playing with a Minor suit. Win the game by learning to set Trumps. That? the way it is in Marlboro Country, a land of high finance, non-stop partying, megadeals and penthouse scandal. Stockbrokers, computer jockeys, oil and gas moguls, and sugar daddies on the prowl cleverly package themselves, readying for a winner-take-all finish. The glittering life among Denver? skyscrapers brings unexpected side trips as they hurdle around the bases of life. They?e been caught on Second but looking for more. Here everybody? sharp and trying to ?teal?Third. Get that far, you need someone to hit you Home. If not, you?e stranded. Inning over. Game over. Then there? Angela McMillan. She? running with the fast crowd and balanced precariously between her ?op producer?career and her secret at home? powerful husband with exotic needs. And he wants her money too. If money turns you on, you?l love to run with this crowd. They?e making lots of cash and spending it fast. But pray to God and lock your door. A shot in the night changes the game completely.

Author : Clyde H. Hogg
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780826264824

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Spitting on Diamonds by Clyde H. Hogg Pdf

"Biography of early twentieth-century baseball pitcher, Bradley Hogg"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Mark Newman
Publisher : Cardinal Publishers Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 168157067X

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Diamonds from the Dugout by Mark Newman Pdf

""What hit meant the most to you and why?" The simple question led award-winning sportswriter Mark Newman on an eight-year journey that would bring about surprising stories and empowering life lessons from the minds of the most fabled Major League hitters in our time." -- Back cover.

Author : Tom Tatum
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781499009620

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On Green Diamonds by Tom Tatum Pdf

Life is about experiencing the thrill of victories and the agony of defeats, which is something Gabe "Fireball" Nelson understood well. A professional baseball pitcher/ coach in Atlanta for twenty-three years, he grew weary of being in the spotlight and facing constant media attention. Gabe retired from baseball and sought a life of anonymity. He wanted to live in an area where he wouldn't be easily recognized, and the little town of Jackson, South Carolina appeared to be the perfect choice. While Gabe and his wife were adjusting to their new life, Tyler Watkins was facing hurdles of his own. At age six, Tyler's father passed away, and he withdrew into a shell. Two years later, things hadn't improved, and his mother was concerned about his emotional development. She decided to move to Jackson and hoped the change would help end Tyler's grieving. After meeting Tyler, Gabe felt he possessed something that might help his young friend — a passion for baseball. While mentoring Tyler in baseball and life, Gabe realized he had been missing something he loved dearly — interacting with the fans. What follows is a heartwarming story about a growing relationship, as Gabe's passion becomes Tyler's, and a dream of playing on green diamonds is born. This enlightening sports story is appropriate for all ages and genders.

Author : John R. Tunis
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781453221150

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Keystone Kids by John R. Tunis Pdf

DIVTwo brothers called up from the minor leagues try to turn around the Brooklyn Dodgers’ dismal prospects/divDIV /divDIVIt’s late in the season, and the Brooklyn Dodgers have been flagging, dropping through the ranks as the Pittsburgh Pirates take the league. When a scout brings Spike and Bob Russell up from the minor leagues, the “Keystone Kids” quickly prove their worth./divDIV /divDIVWith Spike at shortstop and Bob at second base, the future starts to look a little brighter—but Spike sees the slumping team begin to fall apart again the following year, as even his own brother picks on Klein, the new Jewish catcher. Exasperated and tired of being in last place, owner Jack MacManus unexpectedly promotes Spike to manager, hoping to shake his team of its losing habit./div

Author : Will Geoghegan
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781496219787

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Summer Baseball Nation by Will Geoghegan Pdf

The college baseball season doesn’t end when the school year is finished. Many of the top NCAA Division I, II, and III baseball players continue to play in one of the game’s most unique environments, the summer wood bat leagues. They swap aluminum bats for wood and play from June through August in more than forty states. The poetry of America’s pastime persists as soon-to-be stars such as Gordon Beckham, Buster Posey, and Aaron Judge crash in spare bedrooms and play for free on city and college ball fields. Summer Baseball Nation chronicles a season in America’s summer collegiate baseball leagues. From the Cape to Alaska and a lot of places in between, Will Geoghegan tells the stories of a summer: eighteen of the best college players in the country playing Wiffle ball on Cape Cod, the Midnight Sun Game in Alaska, a California legend picking up another win, home runs flying into Lake Michigan, and the namesake of an old Minor League club packing the same charming ballpark. At every stop, players chase dreams while players and fans alike savor the moment.

Author : Michael Gershman
Publisher : Mariner Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1995-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0395735246

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Diamonds by Michael Gershman Pdf

Ballparks are repositories of family memory, unique places that link generations. Until now, no single volume has focused on the historical development of these special spaces, from the crossroads of neighboring cornfields to the intersections of state highways. In Diamonds, Michael Gershman carefully traces the often curious genesis of these cultural landmarks that mirror, in many respects, the evolution of our urban landscape. All the great parks - Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, Sportsman's Park, Ebbets Field, Shibe Park, Crosley Field, the Polo Grounds, Comiskey Park, Forbes Field, Tiger Stadium - and lesser-known gems - Baker Bowl, South End Grounds, Palace of the Fans, and Hilltop Park - are celebrated with a rich blend of meticulously researched history, illuminating anecdotes, rare photographs, and evocative illustrations. Diamonds also tells the story of more modern baseball palaces - Candlestick Park, the Astrodome, and Camden Yards - and describes parks that were proposed but ne

Author : Peter Morris
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780803207363

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Level Playing Fields by Peter Morris Pdf

Ben-Zion Gold's memoir brings to life the world of a million Jews in pre-World War II Poland who were later destroyed by the Nazis. Warmly recalling the relationships, rituals, observances, and celebrations, Gold evokes the sense of family and faith that helped him through the catastrophe that followed.