"Describes evolution of baseball. The New York clubs are a primary focus as examples of how the sport became more sophisticated and popular. The author compares theories about many of baseball's "inventors," exploring the fascinating stories. The impact o Title: Baseball's First Inning Author: Ryczek, William J. Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Pub Publication Date: 2009/07/07 Number of Pages: 261 Binding Type: PAPERBACK Library of Congress: 2009009466 Additional Details \" exploring the fascinating stories. The impact of the Civil War on the sport and baseball's unsteady path to becoming America's national game is analyzed\""--Provided by publisher. Title: Baseball's First Inning Author: Ryczek" BRAND : Ryczek, William J.
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