Baseball Joe, Home Run King; or, The Greatest Pitcher and Batter on Record

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Author Chadwick, Lester, 1873-1962
Title Baseball Joe, Home Run King; or, The Greatest Pitcher and Batter on Record
Credits E-text prepared by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Baseball Joe, Home Run King; or, The Greatest Pitcher and Batter on Record" by Lester Chadwick is a sports novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the exploits of Joe Matson, celebrated as "Baseball Joe," who is not only a phenomenal pitcher but also an impressive batter, continuously defying common perceptions about pitchers' hitting abilities. With the setup of baseball training and competition, the narrative follows Joe's journey as he prepares for a new season, addresses personal relationships, and confronts rivals both on and off the field. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Joe and his friend Jim Barclay during a batting practice session where Joe impressively hits a home run, showcasing his dual talents. Their lively camaraderie is evident as they prepare to return home, but there's an underlying tension introduced when Jim suspects that a past adversary, Braxton, might be lurking nearby, potentially plotting revenge against Joe. As the narrative unfolds, the plot hints at danger and rivalry amidst the backdrop of baseball drama. The opening establishes a dynamic tension between the thrill of the sport and the personal stakes Joe faces, inviting readers into a world where athletic prowess and personal honor collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kidnapping -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Success -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fortune -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Baseball stories
Subject Baseball players -- Juvenile fiction
Subject New York Giants (Baseball team) -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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