baseball

Examines significant events and issues in the history of baseball, particularly the Negro Leagues and the career of Jackie Robinson, focusing on how developments in the sport reflect the changing social and cultural climate of America.

After he gets hit by a fast-moving ball, Turtleneck Jones loses his confidence on the baseball diamond and sees his position at first base given to another player.

Outlines ways to improve baseball skills including batting, catching, baserunning, and sliding.

Dodger manager Spike Russell's efforts to rally his team to a pennant victory are threatened by a scheming club secretary and the seeming irresponsibility of a star rookie pitcher.

Alphabetically arranged entries discuss baseball in relation to American society, covering issues including race relations, gambling, movies, and drug abuse.

Offers advice on teaching the fundamentals of hitting, identifies common mistakes, and suggests practice drills and mental preparation.

Edward "Egg" Garrison and his friends are on a field trip to watch the local minor league baseball team, but a theft at the concession stand is delaying the game, so the four sixth-grade detectives decide to investigate.