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AMERICA'S NATIONAL GAME
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Chapter XXX. 1860-1911.—Plea for the Base Ball Magnate—A Somewhat Abused Individual Who Carries a Burden of Duties and Responsibilities of Which the Public Knows Little and Cares Less |
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Chapter XXXI.—Base Ball and Religion—Billy Sunday as Player and Preacher—Anecdotes of the Interest Church People Take in the National Sport—The Religious Editor's Report of a Game |
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Chapter XXXII.—Poetic Literature of Base Ball—Interesting Story of "Casey at the Bat"—Its Author—De Wolf Hopper's Part in Making the Poem a Classic—Other Poems. |
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Chapter XXXIII.—Prose Literature of the Game—Contributions of Base Ball Writers on the Scientific Features and Vast Achievements of the National Pastime. |
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Chapter XXXIV.—Some General Facts Concerning the Technique of Base Ball —Introduction of the Glove, the Mask and Other Accessories—Curved Ball Controversy. |
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Chapter XXXV.—Summary of the Prosperous Phases of Base Ball—Multiplied Millions Witness Games Every Year—Magnificent Palaces Shelter Enthusiastic Spectators. |
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Chapter XXXVI.—A Chapter of Reminiscences Referring to the Game of Base Ball and Some Men Who Have Played It in Other Years—Ball Players as a Rule are Men of Honor. |
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Chapter XXXVII.—Conclusion—The Psychology of Base Ball—Mr. Edward Marshall's Interview on the Effect of the Game on the Mind and of the Mind on the Game. |
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