Interference and Other Football Stories by Harold M. Sherman
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"Interference and Other Football Stories" by Harold M. Sherman is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book primarily revolves around the dynamics of college football, exploring themes of competition, rivalry, personal growth, and the relationships among players and coaches. The main character introduced in the opening story is Mack Carver, a substitute back at Grinnell University, who grapples with feelings of inadequacy and the pressures stemming
from a family rivalry, as his brother is the coach of a rival team. The opening of the book sets the stage for the conflict between Mack Carver and Coach Edward, as Mack confronts the coach about his limited playtime on the team. Mack believes that his placement on the bench is connected to his brother’s coaching position at rival Pomeroy. Following a heated exchange, he finds himself unwittingly involved in a sensitive situation when the team’s plays are stolen, leading to suspicions that further complicate his already strained relationship with Coach Edward. As the story unfolds, Mack’s internal struggles and the external pressures he faces hint at the greater narrative of loyalty and personal ambition within the framework of college football. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sherman, Harold M. (Harold Morrow), 1898-1987 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 32011458 |
| Title | Interference and Other Football Stories |
| Contents | Interference -- A case of nerves -- The bright token -- "Butter Fingers" -- For the glory of the coach. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Football -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29705 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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