Baseball Joe, champion of the league : $b Or, The record that was worth while

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Baseball Joe, champion of the league : $b Or, The record that was worth while

by Lester Chadwick

EN·~4 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total
1

Baseball Joe Champion of the League

2:09
2

CHAPTER I A PROMISING START

17:10
3

CHAPTER II THE JAWS OF DEATH

22:03
4

CHAPTER III CONSTERNATION

10:36
5

CHAPTER IV REGGIE TURNS UP

17:59
6

CHAPTER V A SURPRISE PARTY

11:43
7

CHAPTER VI WHIZZING THEM OVER

10:52
8

CHAPTER VII A BITTER STRUGGLE

10:11
9

CHAPTER VIII HITTING A HOMER

9:08
10

CHAPTER IX SKIRTING THE EDGE

14:42

Description

Joe Matson, known nationwide as Baseball Joe, steps onto the field with a fire that burns brighter than any hot summer pitch. As both star batter and pitcher, and now captain of the Giants, he pushes his teammates toward a new championship while demanding perfection from himself—never satisfied with a good hit, always eyeing a homer. The seasoned manager McRae and the gruff coach Robson recognize his restless spirit, betting that his drive will carry the squad through a season full of high stakes.

Early in the campaign, Joe’s blazing confidence collides with the gritty reality of a demanding schedule and fierce rivals ready to test his limits. A playful rivalry with teammate Jim Barclay and the looming threat of a tough pitching line set the stage for tense practice sessions that feel like battles. Listeners will feel the crack of the bat, the heat of competition, and the promise of a season where every swing could turn the tide.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (277K characters)

Release date

2024-05-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lester Chadwick

Lester Chadwick

1873–1962

Best known as the pen name behind the popular Baseball Joe books, this writer helped shape early 20th-century children’s series fiction with fast-moving stories about sports, school, and adventure. The name "Lester Chadwick" is closely linked to the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the powerhouse behind many classic juvenile series.

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