Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1889 by Henry Chadwick

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Editor Chadwick, Henry, 1824-1908
Title Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1889
Note Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Lorna Hanrahan and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1889" by Henry Chadwick is a sports reference publication crafted during the late 19th century. The guide serves both as a comprehensive yearbook for baseball and a record of the sport's development in America, emphasizing the significant statistics and events from the previous season, as well as important rules and regulations governing the game at the time. The opening portion of the guide introduces the emphasis on maintaining quality and authenticity in the baseball products offered by A.G. Spalding & Bros., while also providing a historical context for the significance of baseball as a national pastime. It details the popularity of the "Guide" since its inception, alongside a summary of the previous season's championship, highlighting notable achievements and crucial games. There is also a focus on the impact of organizational changes within the sport and the pressing need for integrity among players, referencing past scuffles with dishonest practices while celebrating the advances made through the establishment of the National League. Overall, this opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of baseball's history, rules, and statistics through the lens of the 1888 season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Baseball -- Periodicals
Category Text
EBook-No. 9477
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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