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Baseball Joe, Home Run King
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I A DANGEROUS PLUNGE
CHAPTER II A SURPRISE
CHAPTER III REGGIE TURNS UP
CHAPTER IV THE ANONYMOUS LETTER
CHAPTER V “PLAY BALL!”
CHAPTER VI GETTING THE JUMP
CHAPTER VII STEALING HOME
CHAPTER VIII A BASEBALL IDOL
Baseball Joe is the talk of the town, a pitcher whose fastball rivals his legendary swing at the plate. In a lively training camp, he and his buddy Jim Barclay trade playful jabs while chasing a massive home run that sails past the fence, drawing cheers from coaches and on‑lookers alike. The scene sets the tone for a spirited tale of talent, friendship, and the thin line between daring bravado and humble effort.
Soon a puzzling anonymous letter lands on Joe’s locker, hinting at a hidden rivalry that could test his confidence both on the mound and at bat. As the season ramps up, Joe finds himself juggling the pressures of big‑league expectations, a quirky cast of teammates, and the ever‑present desire to prove that a pitcher can also be a home‑run king. Listeners are invited to follow his journey through practice drills, close‑call games, and the camaraderie that fuels every swing and throw.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2013-10-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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