baseball

Presents a collection of questionable stories about the players, managers, and teams of baseball including the real inventor of the game, whether or not Babe Ruth actually pointed to the center-field bleachers prior to his famous 1932 homerun against the Chicago Cubs, and other interesting tales.

Provides a history of the fans of baseball, analyzes how fans have changed throughout the years, the growing internationalization of the fan-base, and baseball's ties with gambling.

Tells the story of the Homestead Grays, the Negro League's most successful franchise during the 1940s, and discusses the baseball team's role, along with crusading journalist Sam Lacy, in moving toward integration of the sport.

Presents twenty-nine pieces by baseball writer Roger Angell spanning 1962-2002, covering major figures and events in the sport and reflecting upon its changes.

Traces the history of Yankee Stadium, providing information on the New York Yankees, the most popular players who have been there, the businessmen behind it, the famous games and plays, and other related topics.

A baseball game between the Forest Animals and the Swamp Animals is played for the Little League Championship. Includes a vocabulary list, tips for reading with children, and related activities.

"Get fun baseball facts while practicing math techniques used in baseball such as figuring out batting averages. Also includes math problem-solving tips"--Provided by publisher.

The Backyard Bombers, a pick-up team that plays on a sandlot, is getting ready for the big game against their biggest rivals, the Sluggin' Tigers, but first baseman Joey bosses his teammates around so much that their love of the game is fading fast.

Woody is in a dilemma when he is offered a position on the baseball team in exchange for an expensive baseball glove.

Biographical sketches of such baseball stars as Babe Ruth, Pete Gray, Connie Mack, Jackie Robinson, Warren Spahn, and ninety-five others.