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Action At Third, by R. G. Emery

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Brief Synopsis:

A young baseball player becomes a manager and uses unorthodox techniques for his team.

Long Synopsis:

This book will give a rare satisfaction to the person who knows baseball; and even the casually interested will be stimulated to a new appreciation of America's number-one sport. For Action At Third is more than merely sports fiction-- it is an expertly focused portrayal of defensive baseball, illustrated by a power-hitting team that learns, before it is too late, that good hitting will not always guarantee a win. Johnny Hyland, third baseman for the Dallas Hawks, plays common sense baseball; and he also has some unique ideas about how the Hawks can achieve the proper offensive-defensive balance. When manager Mitch Corey suffers from occupational ulcers, Johnny becomes the player-manager and gets his chance to make third base an outpost of strategy. His radical shake-up of the infield seems to defy accepted practice, and his bold defensive techniques are often bewildering--but they work with amazing success. The reader will admire Johnny's originality and applaud his courage, for this is baseball at its best. By the author of HYLAND OF THE HAWKS, etc.

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

198 Pages

ISBN-10:

N/A

Publisher:

MacRae Smith Company

Date of Addition:

09/23/09

Copyright Date:

1957

Copyrighted By:

R. G. Emery

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Sports, Teens, Literature and Fiction

Submitted By:

Garyp

Proofread By:

Lori Miller

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