Project Gutenberg 2021-04-12 Public domain in the USA. 146 Rice, Grantland 1880 1954 Wellington, C. H. (Charles Hewitt) 1884 1942 Wellington, Charles H. Wellington, Duke Wellington, Charles Hewitt 10011850 Base-ball Ballads Chuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Base-ball Ballads" by Grantland Rice is a collection of verse celebrating the game of baseball, likely written in the early 20th century. The poems evoke the excitement, culture, and emotional highs and lows associated with baseball, featuring a range of characters from players to dedicated fans. The collection captures the spirit of the sport during its golden era, reflecting on both triumphs and failures on and off the field. The beginning of the book sets the tone with a series of engaging ballads that explore various aspects of baseball life. The opening poem, "Play Ball," invokes the thrill and camaraderie of the game, celebrating its cultural significance. It is followed by another piece, "When the Bug is on the Bawl," which humorously contrasts the simplicity of life with the complexities inherent in the game. Additional poems introduce key figures in baseball lore, including the powerful yet flawed character of Casey, who becomes a symbol of hope and failure as he navigates the ups and downs of fan expectations. By intertwining personal narratives and broader observations, the opening portion of this collection promises a deep dive into baseball's rich tapestry, appealing to both fans of the sport and lovers of poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Baseball -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Sports/Hobbies 222189 2025-06-26T03:53:34.808039 text/html 201004 2024-10-18T13:07:41 text/html 1847130 2025-06-26T03:53:42.837023 application/epub+zip 1844811 2025-06-26T03:53:36.735999 application/epub+zip 124440 2025-06-26T03:53:35.694031 application/epub+zip 1971949 2025-06-26T03:53:46.582987 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1913988 2025-06-26T03:53:41.420974 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196198 2022-09-29T09:49:04.053951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135437 2025-06-26T03:53:33.889012 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 115536 2024-10-18T13:07:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17102 2025-06-26T03:53:46.727948 application/rdf+xml 26665 2025-06-26T03:53:35.836992 image/jpeg 4038 2025-06-26T03:53:35.764996 image/jpeg 1775691 2025-06-26T03:53:34.848993 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia