Baseball Joe in the World Series; or, Pitching for the Championship: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Baseball Joe in the World Series; or, Pitching for the Championship: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Baseball Joe in the World Series; or, Pitching for the Championship is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chadwick, Lester (1873–1962).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Baseball Joe in the World Series; or, Pitching for the Championship" by Lester Chadwick is a sports novel likely written in the early 20th century. This tale continues the adventures of Joe Matson, a talented young pitcher for the New York Giants, who is now facing the pressure and excitement of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox. The storyline revolves around his journey, challenges, and personal relationships as he aims to lead his team to championship glory. The opening of the novel introduces Joe Matson immediately after his victorious game that secures the National League pennant for the Giants. Excitement and joy surround his achievement, highlighted by the enthusiastic reactions of fans and teammates. As he makes his way through the celebrations, Joe’s thoughts drift towards Mabel Varley, a girl he harbors feelings for, and the rivalry from a former acquaintance, Beckworth Fleming, arises. This portion sets the stage for Joe's emotional stakes in both his baseball career and personal life, intertwining themes of ambition, friendship, and his battle against external adversities as he prepares for the upcoming World Series.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Baseball Joe in the World Series; or, Pitching for the Championship
- 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
- New York Giants (Baseball team) -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
- Success -- Juvenile fiction
- Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Sports/Hobbies
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