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1) Batter
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs demonstrate techniques of hitting and base running
2) Catcher
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the catcher position in the game of baseball
3) Infielders
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the infielder position in the game of baseball
4) Outfielders
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the outfielder position in the game of baseball
5) Pitcher
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the pitcher position in the game of baseball
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English
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The reserve clause (or the "five-man rule") played a crucial role in every labor war that took place during the first half-century of professional baseball, and was standard practice until the 1970s. Trace the events that would lead to a fight against the right of teams to reserve players - a struggle to which today's big leaguers are indebted.
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Turn to another form of injustice in baseball: a prejudice against minority groups that contradicted the idea of the baseball diamond as a beacon of equality. Investigate the setbacks and triumphs of Irish Americans, Jewish players, Native Americans, and those with physical handicaps as they fought (and continue to fight) for inclusion.
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There's a business side to baseball that goes back to the amateur clubs of the game's earliest years. In this episode on the economics of America's pastime, explore early resentment about paying for tickets; the rise of advertising and promotions to increase fan allegiance; and the emergence of brand-empowering logos, colors, and nicknames.
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From face masks and chest protectors to catcher's mitts and fielder's gloves, explore how protective equipment became more and more a part of baseball (after much tinkering and adjusting). Also, consider complaints by "old-time" baseball fans that the proliferation of protective equipment robbed the sport of two crucial elements: skill and courage.
10) Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as America's Pastime: The Role of Women in Baseball's Early Days
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First, examine the role of women in baseball as spectators whose presence was expected to prevent coarse behavior by male fans. Then, explore how colleges like Vassar allowed a select number of 19th-century women to play baseball without scorn. Finally, consider the changes that the "new woman" brought, both in the stands and on the field.
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In this episode, learn to better appreciate baseball's longstanding ties to American culture. Get the story behind baseball's connection to poetry and fiction ("Casey at the Bat"), music ("Take Me Out to the Ballgame"), collectibles (baseball cards), and even language (terms such as "bush league" and "home run").
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One effective way to increase public confidence in the outcome of competitive baseball? Offer a valuable prize to the winners. Chart the turbulent evolution of the post-season series: a story filled with controversy, sabotage, peace agreements, and injuries, culminating in the first World Series between the Boston Americans and the National League Pirates.
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Learn how, after a tumultuous three decades, baseball finally found a formula for 20th-century success: leagues and associations. Topics include the transformations of minor leagues into major ones, the competitive relationships between leagues, and the national agreement of 1883 that paved the way for what became known as "organized baseball."
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Explore the rise of amateur baseball clubs in the United States. The tour starts with Brooklyn's Eckford Club, whose outings primarily served as refreshing countryside excursions. Then, go back still further to follow the rise of the Knickerbocker Club of New York City and the significance of their 1845 decision to write down the rules of the game.
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How did early newspaper editors cover baseball games and decide what, exactly, to write about? What makes Henry Chadwick such a monumental figure in early baseball writing? How did the introduction of the box score help baseball reporters with their jobs? How did post-game access to players change the nature of reporting?
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In this episode, survey the history of ballparks from the Elysian Fields in Hoboken to Wrigley Field to Fenway Park and beyond. You'll learn how ballparks were defined by their surroundings, the rise of "infields" and "outfields," the idiosyncratic dimensions and sizes of 19th-century ballparks, the state-of-the-art architectural elements of 20th-century ballparks, and more.
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Examine how World War I encroached upon the comparatively tranquil national pastime. You'll discover the talents of baseball-playing military companies, including one group of "Buffalo soldiers," as well as a growing emphasis on physical fitness on the field and patriotism in the stands (exemplified by the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner").
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Take a look back at the very beginnings of baseball and discover how and why the early version of the game evolved in the middle of the 19th century. Learn how early clubs like the Gothams and the Knickerbockers helped repurpose a familiar child's game so it could be played by urban adults.
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For over a century, U.S. presidents have regularly rung in the new baseball year by throwing out the first pitch on Opening Day. From President Taft (the first to throw a pitch) to President Eisenhower (who initially underestimated the game's cultural importance), learn about the relationship between presidents and baseball.
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Here, Mr. Markusen helps you make sense of the litany of rule changes that took place in the 75 years between 1845 (when the Knickerbocker Club of New York City framed the first written rules) and 1920 (when it became customary to replace the baseball on a regular basis).
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