The Rival Pitchers: A Story of College Baseball by Lester Chadwick

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Author Chadwick, Lester, 1873-1962
Title The Rival Pitchers: A Story of College Baseball
Note Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Rival Pitchers: A Story of College Baseball" by Lester Chadwick is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of college life and sports, the story focuses on the rivalry between freshmen and sophomores at Randall College as they engage in a series of humorous and competitive antics, primarily revolving around baseball. The narrative introduces key characters such as Fred Langridge, a wealthy and somewhat arrogant student, and Tom Parsons, a newcomer with aspirations of making the college baseball team. The opening of the novel introduces a group of freshmen who are navigating the social dynamics of their new environment, highlighting their customs and the hazing rituals from upperclassmen. As tensions rise, Langridge emerges as a confident figure amongst the freshmen, while Tom Parsons quickly earns recognition for his pitching skills. The chapter sets up an early clash between the classes with the freshmen attempting to steal the clapper from the college bell as a rite of passage. Through lively banter and character interactions, the initial chapters establish both camaraderie and rivalry, setting the stage for the subsequent baseball competitions and conflicts that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject College sports -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Baseball stories
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EBook-No. 39582
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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