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Title: The Crimson Banner : A story of college baseball
Original Publication: Cleveland: The Goldsmith Publishing Co., 1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Crimson Banner: A Story of College Baseball" by William D. Moffat is a novel written in the early 20th century. This coming-of-age narrative revolves around the vibrant and competitive atmosphere of college baseball at Belmont College, delving into the relationships and rivalries that emerge among the students. The main characters include Ray Wendell, an admired baseball captain, and Tony Larcom, the association's secretary, alongside the narrator, Harry Elder, as they navigate the challenges of competition and camaraderie. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to the close-knit college community and the significance of baseball to the students. The opening chapter reveals a humorous yet suspenseful exchange between Harry and Tony as they prepare for a crucial meeting about the baseball season. It sets the stage for various conflicts, including a threatening letter from Park College regarding the school's beloved cannons, and hints at an impending showdown that will test the resolve and solidarity of the Belmont students. This opening promises a tale filled with youthful enthusiasm, rivalry, and the pursuit of glory in collegiate sports, making it appealing to fans of coming-of-age stories and sports fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moffat, William D. (William David), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 71352
Published: Aug 6, 2023
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: College sports -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: College students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Baseball stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Crimson Banner : A story of college baseball
Original Publication: Cleveland: The Goldsmith Publishing Co., 1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Crimson Banner: A Story of College Baseball" by William D. Moffat is a novel written in the early 20th century. This coming-of-age narrative revolves around the vibrant and competitive atmosphere of college baseball at Belmont College, delving into the relationships and rivalries that emerge among the students. The main characters include Ray Wendell, an admired baseball captain, and Tony Larcom, the association's secretary, alongside the narrator, Harry Elder, as they navigate the challenges of competition and camaraderie. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to the close-knit college community and the significance of baseball to the students. The opening chapter reveals a humorous yet suspenseful exchange between Harry and Tony as they prepare for a crucial meeting about the baseball season. It sets the stage for various conflicts, including a threatening letter from Park College regarding the school's beloved cannons, and hints at an impending showdown that will test the resolve and solidarity of the Belmont students. This opening promises a tale filled with youthful enthusiasm, rivalry, and the pursuit of glory in collegiate sports, making it appealing to fans of coming-of-age stories and sports fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moffat, William D. (William David), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 71352
Published: Aug 6, 2023
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: College sports -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: College students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Baseball stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.