What Is the World Series? by Gail Herman (English) Paperback Book

Description: What Is the World Series? by Gail Herman, Who HQ, David Grayson Kenyon Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseballs biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseballs greatest series. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Strike youre out!" "Hes safe!" "Home run!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseballs biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly looked like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseballs greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings Americas Pastime to life."Strike - youre out!" "Hes safe!" "Homerun!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseballs biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseballs greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings Americas Pastime to life. Author Biography Gail Herman has written several biographies, including Who Was Jackie Robinson? Excerpt from Book What Is the World Series? It was October 1, 1903, and the first World Series game was about to begin. Hours before the game, thousands of fans poured into the Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds in Boston. They came by foot, by horse and buggy, and by trolley car. By 2:00 p.m., all nine thousand seats were taken. Seven thousand more fans filed in, sitting on fences and standing behind ropes around the outfield. For this game, admission was double the usual cost: fifty cents for standing room and bleacher seats. One dollar for grandstand seats. Businessmen, students, factory workers. The rich and the poor. Fans from all backgrounds came--with one exception. African Americans were not welcome in the stands or on the field. (In fact, there would be no black players in Major League Baseball until 1947.) At 3:00 p.m., an announcer shouted out the lineup through a megaphone. The game pitted the Boston Americans against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the first inning, Honus Wagner brought one of his Pirates teammates home with a line-drive single. It was the very first run scored in the very first World Series. Every October, the temperature drops. Leaves fall. Excitement fills the air for baseball fans. Its time for the World Series--a once-a-year contest between the best of the Major Leagues--to name a championship team. But the World Series is more than a competition. Its an event with a capital E . During those autumn days, it captures the attention of the entire United States. Presidents throw out first pitches. Popular singers belt out the national anthem. In wartime, in peacetime, in good times and bad, the World Series celebrates a game that has become so popular, it is known as the national pastime. CHAPTER 1 In the Beginning Since the mid-1800s, the game of baseball has been played pretty much the way we know it today. However, until 1869, there were no professional teams with paid players. The Cincinnati Red Stockings were the first pro team. Others followed, and in time the teams joined leagues, which had rules, schedules, and player contracts. Details ISBN0448484064 Author David Grayson Kenyon Short Title WHAT IS THE WORLD SERIES Pages 112 Language English ISBN-10 0448484064 ISBN-13 9780448484068 Media Book Format Paperback Residence Newton, MA, US Birth 1959 Illustrations Yes Audience Age 8-12 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Imprint G P Putnams Sons UK Release Date 2015-06-23 Series What Was? Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-06-23 US Release Date 2015-06-23 Narrator Matthew Beard Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Illustrator David Grayson Kenyon DEWEY 796.357646 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2017-01-14 AU Release Date 2017-01-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94422028;

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