Excerpt from Official Handbook<br/><br/>Each year close Observers see how athletics gradually wean young men and boys away from the vices peculiar to youth. Newspapers and periodicals are making athletic items articles of interest, and, to a large degree, they are in this way providing healthy topics for discourse.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the history of America's national pastime, baseball, tracing its evolution from a simple game of boys with a ball to the highly organized, professional sport it is today. The author, a prominent figure in the game for over forty years, shares his insights and experiences as a player, manager, and owner. Through his personal stories, he sheds light on the struggles to eradicate gambling, drunkenness, and other evils that plagued the sport in its early years, revealing how dedicated individuals helped to shape baseball into a clean and wholesome pastime. The book delves into the origins of the game, the contributions of key figures, and the development of leagues and organizations. It also emphasizes the importance of sportsmanship, character development, and the potential for success through hard work and dedication to the game. This book provides a unique and valuable glimpse into the past of baseball, offering a powerful testament to the enduring spirit and cultural significance of America's favorite sport. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333492953_0
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