Download or read book Eight Decades of Touching All the Bases written by Al Hallgren and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-08-19 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SOFT THINGS How many soft things are there left to enjoy? A kiss, a caress between a girl and boy. The coo of a baby while its mother smiles down. The sweet smell of rain as it covers the ground. The warmth of the sun as I look up to the sky. The beauty of nature that money cant buy. Its all so free and wont fade with time. My life is a joy when softness is mine.
Download or read book Touching All the Bases written by Thomas D. Phillips and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012-08-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Around 1863, William “Candy” Cummings discovered he could make clamshells curve when thrown—a skill he transferred to baseball as a pitcher for the New York Excelsiors. In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first team in baseball to place all of their players on salary. And in 1945, the St. Louis Browns recruited a one-armed outfielder to the majors. These stories and much more are brought to life in Touching All the Bases: Baseball in 101 Fascinating Stories, an all-encompassing look at the game of baseball. Past to present, this book covers the sport in its entirety, from its defining moments on the field to the outside-the-ballpark influences that have shaped the game over the years. Unique chapters—such as the impact of World War II, legal issues, labor disputes, the legacy of Jackie Robinson, and the doping dilemma—complement accounts of milestone events, individual and team achievements, and the most famous games, plays, and players of the sport. Appendixes provide lists of World Series, batting and homerun champions, perfect games, player nicknames, award winners, and more. A comprehensive collection of baseball’s history, evolution, and memorable moments, Touching All the Bases will entertain, inform, and educate all those interested in baseball, whether a casual fan or a dedicated enthusiast.
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Download or read book Touching All the Bases written by Claire Mackay and published by Buffalo, N.Y. : Firefly. This book was released on 1996 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of baseball facts and trivia discussing all aspects of the game, including how it started, gear, ballparks, players and managers, fans and media, with anecdotes about the $200,000 Babe Ruth ball, umpire whisks, and canned crowds.
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