Baseball Joe in the Big League; or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Baseball Joe in the Big League; or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Baseball Joe in the Big League; or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chadwick, Lester (1873–1962).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Baseball Joe in the Big League; or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles" by Lester Chadwick is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Joe Matson, an aspiring young pitcher who finds himself on the brink of a significant opportunity as he may soon be drafted to play for the St. Louis Nationals, a major league baseball team. This leap into the big leagues represents not only a chance for fame and financial gain but also a series of challenges and personal struggles as Joe navigates his place in the competitive world of baseball. The opening of the story introduces Joe as he engages in a conversation with his sister Clara about the unexpected letter he received regarding his potential drafting to a major league team. The narrative quickly develops into an action-packed scenario when Joe learns that the train carrying his friends, Mabel and Reggie Varley, has been stalled due to a snowstorm. Determined to rescue them, Joe prepares to venture out into the harsh weather, showcasing his character's bravery and dedication. His determination and the unsettling encounters he faces early on hint at the challenges he must overcome, not only as a pitcher but as a person dealing with the complexities of friendship, ambition, and adversity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Baseball Joe in the Big League; or, A Young Pitcher's Hardest Struggles
- Author credits: Chadwick, Lester (1873–1962)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Baseball players -- Juvenile fiction
- Baseball stories
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
- Kidnapping -- Juvenile fiction
- Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
- St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team) -- Juvenile fiction
- Success -- Juvenile fiction
- Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Category: Sports/Hobbies
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