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Damn Senators
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Author : Mark G. Judge
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-04
Damn Senators written by Mark G. Judge and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In "Damn Senators," Mark Judge has written a book that is at once a touching memoir of his grandfather, star first baseman for the old Washington Senators; a history of baseball in its golden age; and an exciting account of the Senators' 1924 World Series victory. As one advance reader says, "This book is not only for the dedicated fan but for anyone interested in human endurance and courage and the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat." For decades, the Senators were the doormat of the American league, a disappointment to the presidents and ordinary people who flocked to Griffith Stadium to watch Walter Johnson, arguably the best pitcher of all time, "Goose" Goslin, one of the most feared hitters in baseball and another future Hall of Famer, and other great players labor year after year in vain. But then in 1924 everything unexpectedly came together. Team owner Clark Griffith made shrewd off-season deals for journeyman players who would have their best years. The aging Johnson, whom some sportswriters said was finished, put together a final great season. Bucky Harris, the "Boy Wonder," managed with a shrewdness that confounded those who thought he was too young for the job. And the author's grandfather, Joe Judge, the best fielding first baseman in the league and a lifetime .300 hitter, anchored the team. "Damn Senators" tells the dramatic story of how Washington managed to beat Babe Ruth and the Yankees, perennial champions of the American League, and then triumphed over the heavily favored New York Giants in what sports writers consider one of the most dramatic World Series in baseball history. In recreating this championship season, the author interweaves the story of Judge, son of an Irish immigrant who became a baseball legend not only for his steady play (he would eventually be inducted into RFK Stadium's Hall of Stars) but also because of what came after his retirement. In his later years, Judge was befriended by writer Douglas Wallop who made him the prototype for Joe Hardy, the lead character in his novel "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant," later fabulously successful as a stage play and movie under the title "Damn Yankees." Recalling "The Boys of Summer" and other classics, "Damn Senators" is filled with unforgettable portraits of baseball legends like the wily Griffith; the noble "Big Train" Johnson; Ty Cobb, the meanest player of the day; Al Schacht, "The Clown Prince of Baseball" whose comedy act played between innings; the Giants "Little Napoleon," John McGraw, and of course, the larger than life Babe Ruth. Mark Judge returns us to a golden past. But with a new baseball franchise rumored to be on its way back to the nation's capitol, he may be taking us back to the future as well."
The Senators Wife
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Author : ELLE AYI
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2012-03-18
The Senators Wife written by ELLE AYI and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-18 with Fiction categories.
OLIVIA AND GABRIELLE ARE TWO WOMEN LIVING IN THE SAME CITY, BUT IN DIFFERENT WORLDS. OLIVIA IS A THIRTY-SOMETHING YEAR OLD WOMAN LOOKING FOR A GOOD TIME AND NO ATTACHMENTS. GABRIELLE IS ALSO A THIRTY-SOMETHING YEAR OLD WOMAN LOOKING FOR HAPPINESS AND ATTENTION FROM HER HUSBAND. THESE WOMEN WILL BOTH REACH A BREAKING POINT IN THEIR LIVES AND FIND OUT THAT THEY ARE MORE ALIKE THAN MEETS THE EYES. THE SENATORS WIFE IS ABOUT LOVE, PAIN, PASSION, AND BETRAYAL
Sam Rice
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Author : Jeff Carroll
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2007-10-22
Sam Rice written by Jeff Carroll and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In the history of sports, few comeback stories compare to that of Edgar Charles Rice better known as "Sam." Away from home, trying out for a low-level minor league team, Sam Rice received a telegram on an April morning that would turn his world upside down: his wife, mother, both of his children and two younger siblings had been killed by a tornado. A few days later, his father died from injuries suffered in the tornado, as well. By the time he reached the major leagues three years later with the Washington Senators, Rice apparently had buried his past deep inside. He never spoke of the tragedy publicly while embarking on a career in which he would amass 2,987 base hits, 13 hits short of one of baseball's most hallowed milestones. In this moving biography, Jeff Carroll explores the great achievement and tragedy of a Hall of Fame outfielder and Washington Senators favorite.
The Senator
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Author : Drew Pearson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
The Senator written by Drew Pearson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with American fiction categories.
The power-seekers in the world's most exclusive club -- the U.S. Senate -- are brought to life and the Washington scene revealed.
Experiencing Politics
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Author : John E. McDonough
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000-11-22
Experiencing Politics written by John E. McDonough and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-22 with Medical categories.
John E. McDonough affords a rare glimpse into the practice of state politics in this insider's account of the fascinating interface between political science and real-life politics. A member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for thirteen years and a skilled storyteller, McDonough eloquently weaves together stories of politics and policy with engaging theoretical models in a way that illuminates both the theory and the practice. By providing a link between scholarship and the world of experience, he communicates much about the essence of representative democracy. In the process, he demonstrates how politics extend beyond the public sphere into many aspects of life involving diverse values and interests. McDonough describes the nature of conflict, the role of interests, agenda setting, the nature and pace of change, the use of language, and more. Accessible, insightful, and original, his stories touch on a broad range of issues—including health care politics, campaigns, and elections; a street gang called the X-men; the death penalty; campaign finance reform, and tenants versus landlords. To the author, politics is everywhere and political dynamics are universal. While the setting for this book is one legislature, the lessons and insights are intended for everyone.
Bucky Harris
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Author : Jack Smiles
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2011-07-25
Bucky Harris written by Jack Smiles and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-25 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In 1924, at the age of 27, manager and second baseman Stanley "Bucky" Harris--aka "The Boy Wonder"--led the Washington Senators to their only World Series championship. His incredible debut season at the helm of the Senators marked the beginning of remarkable 29-year managerial career that earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. This detailed biography chronicles Harris's road to the top of his sport, including his youth in the coal mining region of eastern Pennsylvania, his brief stint in professional basketball, his early days as a baseball player, his 1947 world championship as manager of the Yankees, and his role in the racial integration of both the Senators and the Boston Red Sox. By highlighting Harris' easy-going nature and intelligence, this profile makes it perfectly clear why one player being traded to Harris' Senators declared, "Ask any ballplayer who he'd like to play for and he'd say Bucky Harris."
Death And Secrets
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Author : Seeley James
language : en
Publisher: Seeley James
Release Date : 2018-11-13
Death And Secrets written by Seeley James and has been published by Seeley James this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-13 with Fiction categories.
What if DNA led you to discover your mother was the vice president — and a murderer? Jacob Stearne can’t remember who shot him. He wakes up with amnesia obscuring the events of recent weeks. Both his girlfriend and his boss have vanished. With his dream of starting a family crushed, Jacob decides to hang up his Glock and find a job less deadly. That doesn’t stop a former president from demanding that he find Pia Sabel. He refuses. But his past catches up with him when four assassins stop by intent on ending his life. The twists in Seeley James stories are better than Steve Berry, Tom Clancy, or John Sandford — David Gormer Pia isn’t lost. She’s dropped off the grid to get her mental health under control. While chilling on the French Riviera, curiosity gets the better of her. When she traces a clue back to an art gallery, she decides to focus her energy on annihilating the toxic American president back home. Still plagued by self-doubt, events quickly overwhelm her. To unravel the evidence, she must join a cabal of international oligarchs, all of whom kill to stay at the top. You can feel them facing evil, staring it in the face and saying, "Bring it on!" — Ann Graham Can Pia and Jacob expose the president before competing factions dismantle the nation’s balance of power and destroy the USA? Praise for Seeley James’ Sabel Security series It wasn't only the story that kept me riveted. It was characters that I loved or detested with a passion — Vine Voice DreamBeast Jacob Stearne is Jack Reacher … without the sanity — Paul Westmoreland Pia Sabel reminds me of a young Eve Dallas, or a tragic Daenerys, always driven to succeed — Ingrid Anderson Jacob and his sidekick god, Mercury are two of the best characters ever created — Secret World Book Club The intricate plotting in Sabel Security novels creates a world you’ll love to get lost in — Pat Chapman Plenty of edge of the seat suspense, a splash of well-timed humor, and adventures that leave you wanting more — Susan Gainoutdinov Get the latest installment in the sensational series everyone is talking about today.
Self Evident Truths
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Author : Patrick Hale
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2019-08-05
Self Evident Truths written by Patrick Hale and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-05 with Fiction categories.
After the death of a close friend and professional colleague, Jake must deal with some fundamental values, beliefs, and ideals that he once took for granted. At the heart of his quandary are the self-evident truths that have guided his life to that point. The nation struggles to come to grips with the loss of the very pinnacle of American political leadership. Political currents and eddies tug and pull at the heart and soul of America. The nation's future is in doubt because those charged with maintaining the political underpinnings of the republic pursue their own, private agendas.
You Gotta Have Heart
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Author : Frederic J. Frommer
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2020-06-15
You Gotta Have Heart written by Frederic J. Frommer and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
“Stay in the Fight … Finish the Fight … Fight Finished.” These are the slogans the 2019 Washington Nationals used to rally from a 19-31 start to become baseball champions, earning DC’s first World Series title in ninety-five years. This reflective book captures that historic season, and a dramatic postseason that saw the team rally to win five come-from-behind elimination games – led by the arms of Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, and Patrick Corbin, and the bats of Juan Soto, Trea Turner and Anthony Rendon. It also covers the colorful history of DC baseball, including the pioneering Washington Nationals of 1859, the 1924 World Series champion Washington Senators, when the entire nation rooted for DC, and the Homestead Grays, a perennial Negro League pennant winner from the late 1930s to the mid-1940s.
Baseball Team Names
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Author : Richard Worth
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-02-21
Baseball Team Names written by Richard Worth and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-21 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Professional baseball is full of arcane team names. The Los Angeles Dodgers, for instance, owe their nickname to the trolley tracks that honeycombed Brooklyn in the early 1880s. (Residents were "trolley dodgers.") From the Negro Leagues, there were the Pittsburgh Crawfords (sponsored early by the Crawford Bath House and Recreation Center); from the minors, the Tucson Waddies (slang for cowboy) and, later, the Montgomery Biscuits (for the would-be concessions staple); from overseas, the Adelaide, Australia, Bite (a shark reference but also a pun for bight) and the Bussum, Netherlands, Mr. Cocker HCAW (the sponsoring restaurant chain, followed by the acronym for the official team name, Honkbalclub Allan Weerbaar). This comprehensive reference book explains the nicknames of thousands of major and minor league franchises, Negro League and early independent black clubs, and international teams--from 1869 through 2011.