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Tom Taylor at West Point

Chapter 32: THE BASEBALL JOE SERIES
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A determined sixteen-year-old boy secures funds and pursues appointment to the military academy, preparing for examinations and entry despite family worries and financial strain. The narrative traces his arrival, training, challenges and camaraderie at the academy, including a dangerous attack and an explosion that lead to injury, investigation, and a revealing clue. Recovering and facing disciplinary and personal tests, he ultimately makes restitution and completes his course, graduating as the story concludes.

THE BASEBALL JOE SERIES

By LESTER CHADWICK

12mo. Illustrated. Price per volume, $1.00, postpaid

BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS

or The Rivals of Riverside

Joe is an everyday country boy who loves to play baseball and particularly to pitch.

BASEBALL JOE ON THE SCHOOL NINE

or Pitching for the Blue Banner

Joe’s great ambition was to go to boarding school and play on the school team.

BASEBALL JOE AT YALE

or Pitching for the College Championship

In his second year at Yale Joe becomes a varsity pitcher.

BASEBALL JOE IN THE CENTRAL LEAGUE

or Making Good as a Professional Pitcher

From Yale College to a baseball league of our Central States.

BASEBALL JOE IN THE BIG LEAGUE

or A Young Pitcher’s Hardest Struggles

From the Central League Joe goes to the St. Louis Nationals.

BASEBALL JOE ON THE GIANTS

or Making Good as a Twirler in the Metropolis

Joe was traded to the Giants and became their mainstay.

BASEBALL JOE IN THE WORLD SERIES

or Pitching for the Championship

What Joe did to win the series will thrill the most jaded reader.

BASEBALL JOE AROUND THE WORLD

or Pitching on a Grand Tour

The Giants and the All-Americans tour the world.

BASEBALL JOE: HOME RUN KING

or The Greatest Pitcher and Batter on Record

Joe becomes the greatest batter in the game.

BASEBALL JOE SAVING THE LEAGUE

or Breaking Up a Great Conspiracy

Throwing the game meant a fortune but also dishonor.

BASEBALL JOE CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM

or Bitter Struggles on the Diamond

Joe is elevated to the position of captain.

BASEBALL JOE CHAMPION OF THE LEAGUE

or The Record that was Worth While

Joe’s enemies hatch out a plot to put his pitching arm out of commission.

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