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Ebbets To Veeck To Busch
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Author : Burton A. Boxerman
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2010-06-25
Ebbets To Veeck To Busch written by Burton A. Boxerman and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-25 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Of baseball there have been countless books, but, surprisingly, relatively few about the owners, the men and women who invested their time--and, frequently, their fortunes--in baseball teams. What has been written tends to concentrate on the financial aspects of ownership or individual owners and their private lives, and pays less attention to the enduring contributions certain owners have made. Eight owners and their lasting influences on the game are the focus of this book. Charles Ebbets, Barney Dreyfuss, Helene Britton, Clark Griffith, Walter O'Malley, Bill Veeck, Charles Finley and August Busch were chosen for inclusion not only because of their larger contributions but also because they were hands-on owners who ran their teams decisively. For instance, Helene Britton proved that a knowledgable woman could successfully run a ball club, even if she couldn't vote; Bill Veeck hired the first black player in the American League, introduced exploding scoreboards and was the first owner to put his players' names on the backs of their uniforms; Walter O'Malley relocated his Dodgers to the West Coast and convinced Giants owner Horace Stoneham to bring his team out too.
Life At Number 10
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Author : Neil Jenkins
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-11-02
Life At Number 10 written by Neil Jenkins and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Neil Jenkins is the most prolific goal-kicker in the history of British international rugby. A match-winner with Pontypridd and Wales, a veteran of the Lions Tours – including the 2001 Tour of Australia – his crowning moment came with the Lions in South Africa in 1997 when his unerring accuracy with the boot earned the tourists only their second series victory against the Springboks. Capped by Wales when he was just 19, Jenkins helped to turn Pontypridd from the Cinderellas of Welsh rugby into the league champions and one of the most feared teams in the country. After just 28 internationals he broke the Welsh points-scoring record. First published in 1998, Life at Numer 10 is a fascinating account of how Jenkins, a boy from the tip of the Rhondda Valley, started his working life as a scrap merchant – only to become one of the most sought-after players in Britain and the most-capped player for Wales. He tells how the pressure of being the Wales outside-half, following in the footsteps of legends such as Cliff Morgan, David Watkins, Barry John, Phil Bennett and Jonathon Davies, took its toll; and his frustration at being moved by Wales to centre full-back. He reveals the secrets behind Pontypridd's rise to prominence, the reasons why he left them in 1999 to join Cardiff, and his fears for the future of the Welsh game.
Dance With My Father
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Author : Sabin Prentis
language : en
Publisher: Fielding Books
Release Date : 2022-01-02
Dance With My Father written by Sabin Prentis and has been published by Fielding Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-02 with Fiction categories.
Throughout his life, Cleveland Robeson has shouldered life's challenges and traumas without asking for help. Whether it is because of his age, his gender, or because he is black, he has survived by putting his head down, plowing ahead, and never acknowledging the well-being of his mental health. But when he suggests therapy for his wife, what follows could change their marriage and his life.
The Super Sluggers Rainmaker
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Author : Kevin Markey
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2012-03-20
The Super Sluggers Rainmaker written by Kevin Markey and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-20 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
It's the Rounders' last season together, and they want to go out with a bang. Especially Slingshot Slocum, the team's star pitcher. So why has he just walked three batters in a row? Slingshot's obsessed with mastering the forkball—a dangerous split-finger curveball that everyone knows should never be attempted by anyone under the age of seventeen. It could wreck his arm forever! And he's not making it over the plate. Just like the torrential weather, Slingshot is all wet! The rain won't stop pouring down, and the Rounders' season is starting to feel like an airport during the holidays: nothing but delays and cancellations. At least they have their team rafting trip to look forward to. Until a flash flood sends them careening straight into the middle of a real-life ghost tale. Can the Rounders pull themselves out of peril—and their pitcher out of his funk—before their final showdown with archrivals the Haymakers? And will the weird weather let up or rain on their parade? Looking for hilarity, high stakes, high jinks, extreme weather, and some spooky spelunking? Catch this action-packed baseball adventure!
Discrete Mathematics For Teachers
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Author : Ed Wheeler
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2010-03-23
Discrete Mathematics For Teachers written by Ed Wheeler and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-23 with Education categories.
This book addresses the need for deeper mathematics exposure for middle-grades and elementary teachers. It fills the gap in text materials for junior-senior and graduate courses, focusing on discrete mathematics. The book aligns with NCTM standards, emphasizing problem solving, reasoning, and communication.
Billy Martin
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Author : Bill Pennington
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2015-04-07
Billy Martin written by Bill Pennington and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The New York Times b estseller . " The sprawling, brawling, no-punches-pulled narrative Martin deserves . . . one of baseball's epic characters." —Tom Verducci, bestselling author of The Cubs Way Even now, years after his death, Billy Martin remains one of the most intriguing and charismatic figures in baseball history. And the most misunderstood. A manager who is widely considered to have been a baseball genius, Martin is remembered more for his rabble-rousing and public brawls on the field and off. He was combative and intimidating, yet endearing and beloved. In Billy Martin, Bill Pennington resolves these contradictions and pens the definitive story of Martin's life. From his hardscrabble youth to his days on the Yankees in the 1950s and through sixteen years of managing, Martin made sure no one ever ignored him. Drawing on exhaustive interviews and his own time covering Martin as a young sportswriter, Pennington provides an intimate, revelatory, and endlessly colorful story of a truly larger-than-life sportsman. "Enormously entertaining . . . Explores the question of whether a baseball lifer can actually be a tragic figure in the classic sense—a man destroyed by the very qualities that made him great."— The Wall Street Journal "Bill Pennington gives long-overdue flesh to the caricature . . . Pennington savors the dirt-kicking spectacles without losing sight of the man."— The New York Times Book Review "The hair on my forearms was standing up by the end of the fifth paragraph of this book's introduction. I knew Billy Martin. I covered Billy Martin. But I never knew him like this."—Dan Shaughnessy, bestselling author of Reversing the Curse
Chumps To Champs
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Author : Bill Pennington
language : en
Publisher: Mariner Books
Release Date : 2019
Chumps To Champs written by Bill Pennington and has been published by Mariner Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The untold story of the time when the New York Yankees were a laughingstock--and how out of that abyss emerged the modern Yankees dynasty, one of the greatest in all of sports The New York Yankees have won 27 world championships and 40 American League pennants, both world records. They have 26 members in the Hall of Fame. Their pinstripe swag is a symbol of "making it" worn across the globe. Yet some 25 years ago, from 1989 to 1992, the Yankees were a pitiful team at the bottom of the standings, sitting on a 14-year World Series drought and a 35 percent drop in attendance. To make the statistics worse, their mercurial, bombastic owner was banned from baseball. But out of these ashes emerged a modern Yankees dynasty, a juggernaut built on the sly, a brilliant mix of personalities, talent, and ambition. In Chumps to Champs, Pennington reveals a grand tale of revival. Readers encounter larger than life characters like George Steinbrenner and unexplored figures like Buck Showalter, three-time manager of the year, Don Mattingly, and the crafty architect of it all--general manager, Gene Michael, who assembled the team's future stars--Rivera, Jeter, Williams, O'Neill, and Pettitte. Drawing on unique access, Pennington tells a wild and raucous tale.
From Chumps To Champs
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Author : Franqua Bedell
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-07-10
From Chumps To Champs written by Franqua Bedell and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-10 with categories.
From Chumps to Champs is the inspiring story of a first black male coach to lead Tallahassee Community College to an NJCAA National Championship. Franqua "Q" Bedell takes you on this amazing journey from year one through year five and tells his story of building a women's basketball program that had not had much success in the last ten years. Franqua shares his viewpoint of how black men are viewed in today's game and how he has overcome numerous obstacles of being a black male in this business.
Aussie Rules For Dummies
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Author : Jim Maine
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-09-19
Aussie Rules For Dummies written by Jim Maine and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-19 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Created especially for the Australian customer! Facts, tips and stats for players, spectators and coaches! Fully updated with all the latest rule changes and including expanded skills, coaching and training chapters, Aussie Rules For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes you from getting a grip on the basics to more advanced aspects of playing, watching and coaching Australia's national game. Packed with practical information and fascinating anecdotes, this is the simplest, clearest and most detailed guide to AFL available. Discover how to: Understand positions, umpires and scoring Gear up correctly, and avoid and treat injuries Improve your playing skills and coach effectively Appreciate the clubs, competitions and awards
The Final Frontier
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Author : Richard Crisco
language : en
Publisher: Destiny Image Incorporated
Release Date : 1998
The Final Frontier written by Richard Crisco and has been published by Destiny Image Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.
This is a collection of youth revival messages originally delivered by Richard Crisco.