For the Honor of Randall: A Story of College Athletics

Name: For the Honor of Randall: A Story of College Athletics
Author: Lester Chadwick

By Lester Chadwick

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The story follows Tom Parsons and his college teammates as they train and compete through a season of collegiate athletics, engaging in track and field, coasting, and ice events. Team organization, tryouts, and preparations build toward a climactic hurdle race and intercollegiate games, while mishaps, a missing item, an accusation about fair play, and personal temptations strain friendships. Through persistence, investigation, and loyalty the group confronts setbacks and resolves disputes, culminating in athletic contests that test and ultimately restore the college's honor.

About the Author

Lester Chadwick

Lester Chadwick was an American author known for his engaging sports-themed novels, particularly those centered around baseball and football. He is best recognized for his series featuring the character Baseball Joe, which includes titles such as "Baseball Joe Around the World" and "Baseball Joe at Yale." These stories capture the excitement and challenges of young athletes as they navigate their sports careers and personal lives. Chadwick's work reflects the early 20th-century American culture surrounding sports, making his books a notable contribution to the genre of juvenile sports literature.