Can anyone tell me anything about this book, the full title of which is The First Fall Classic: The Red Sox, the Giants and the Cast of Players, Pugs and Politicos Who Re-Invented the World Series in 1912?
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The First Fall Classic (Mike Vaccaro)
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Originally posted by ol' aches and pains View PostInteresting-I would have thought Christy Mathewson's three complete-game shutouts in the 1905 Series would be noteworthy.
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Just finished reading this book...it was great! I'd highly recommend it to all students of the Dead Ball Era, and baseball history fans in general. Vaccaro has a highly engaging writing style that makes it a joy to read. This might make my Top 10 All-TIme favorite baseball books...it's that good.
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Originally posted by Meadowlark View PostVaccaro's argument is that 1912 was the first World Series to really capture the public imagination and propel baseball on to the front pages.Mythical SF Chronicle scouting report: "That Jeff runs like a deer. Unfortunately, he also hits AND throws like one." I am Venus DeMilo - NO ARM! I can play like a big leaguer, I can field like Luzinski, run like Lombardi. The secret to managing is keeping the ones who hate you away from the undecided ones. I am a triumph of quantity over quality. I'm almost useful, every village needs an idiot.
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Originally posted by RuthMayBond View PostI guess Honus & Cobb in 1909 was ho-hum?Dave Bill Tom George Mark Bob Ernie Soupy Dick Alex Sparky
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