THE PLAY
THAT WON
BY
AUTHOR OF
“FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,”
“THE HALF BACK,” ETC.
ILLUSTRATED
NEW YORK LONDON
1919
Set at a boarding school, the story follows the baseball squad and several students as they train, strategize, and face important matches. Central figures include a steady right fielder, a talented but self-conscious pitcher, and their captain, whose decisions shape team dynamics. On-field play and decisive tactics alternate with off-field issues such as debts, school discipline, and strained friendships, testing loyalty and character. Episodes of competition, practice, and personal growth show how cooperation, quick thinking, and moral choices influence both results in games and the boys’ development.
BY
AUTHOR OF
“FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS,” “UNDER THE YANKEE ENSIGN,”
“THE HALF BACK,” ETC.
ILLUSTRATED