No Runs Three Hits No Errors
No Runs Three Hits No Errors

Author: Paul M. Diesel

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1456829866

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"An A student whose girlfriend jilted him; a gifted athlete who made it all the way to the World Series, although his career was cut short by an injury. But that was in the 60’s! He went on to Harvard Law School and a lucrative 32-year legal career. He married and has two wonderful children. Why would this man have a care in the world now? Well, he does. Three people are eating away at him. None of them knows each other and never will, but together they have ruined his life. He needs to settle the score. This is his nail-biting tale of ambition and success, deceit and betrayal, sorrow and bitter, virtually psychopathic revenge. The questions throughout? Will his lifelong best friend give up any runs – or anything else – and will this player get three hits and make no errors?"

Sultans of Swat
Sultans of Swat

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Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2006-04-04

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780312340148

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Traces the careers of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle from a perspective of their love of the game and their significant contributions to Yankee history and tradition.

Of Monarchs and Black Barons
Of Monarchs and Black Barons

Author: James A. Riley

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 0786491302

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The first African American to play in baseball's recognized major leagues, William Edward White, appeared in 1879, followed by brothers Fleetwood and Welday Walker in 1884. The fourth African American, Jackie Robinson, did not make his major league debut until 1947. This sixty-three year gap has become known as the era of "black baseball"--a time when two generations of African American players were excluded from the existing major leagues. This anthology provides insights into black baseball during this extraordinary time, spotlighting players who characterized its special flavor and spirit. Based on 40 years of research and hundreds of interviews with surviving participants and observers, these essays preserve a crucial time ifn our country's history and provide a thoughtful perspective on the Negro Leagues.

Forbes Field
Forbes Field

Author: David Cicotello

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2007-07-02

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 078642754X

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This volume presents a detailed look at Forbes Field, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates for 62 seasons. Part I consists of chapters on the construction and legacy of Forbes, the park's place in the Progressive Era, important baseball, football, and boxing events that took place at the park, and changes to the field's dimensions and configurations, as well as a transcript of the last Pirate game played there. In Part II, 56 former Pirates, two wives of former Pirates, 111 fans, and five members of the media reminisce about the park. The appendices include a numerical review of Lady Forbes from 0 (the number of no-hitters pitched there) to 1,705,828 (the Pirate attendance for the 1960 season) and a list of the park's ground rules.

Home Run Feud
Home Run Feud

Author: Clair Bee

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1433676575

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Chip sees the morale of his baseball team threatened by the arrogant behavior of first baseman and heavy hitter Ben Green.