Won in the Ninth by Christy Mathewson

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Author Mathewson, Christy, 1880-1925
Editor Aulick, W. W. (Will Wroth), 1873-
Illustrator Mahony, Felix, 1867-1939
LoC No. 10008928
Title Won in the Ninth
The first of a series of stories for boys on sports to be known as The Matty Books
Alternate Title Won in the 9th
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Won in the Ninth" by Christopher Mathewson is a sports novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the life of college students at Lowell University as they navigate their friendships, rivalries, and aspirations, particularly in baseball. The main character, Hughie Jenkins, is a talented manager and captain who focuses on building a successful baseball team during his last year at school and is determined to secure a championship title. The opening of the story sets the stage for the winter term at Lowell University, where the highly popular and accomplished Hughie Jenkins returns to campus to enthusiastic greetings from his fellow students. He reflects on his recent success as both the captain of the football team and manager of the baseball team, and quickly shifts his focus to baseball, looking to fill the gaps left by graduating players. As he encourages newcomers to join the team, we are introduced to Harold "Hal" Case, a freshman pitcher from California who is eager to prove himself. The beginnings of team dynamics, character rivalries, and the push for sports excellence are explored, weaving a rich tapestry of camaraderie and competition that ignites the passions of its young athletes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Baseball -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Baseball stories
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EBook-No. 49568
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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