Borchert Field stories from Milwaukee's legendary ballpark
"Someone lucky enough to live on Milwaukee's near north side between 1888 and 1952 could experience the world without ever leaving the neighborhood. Nestled between North Seventh and Eighth Streets and West Chambers and Burleigh, Borchert Field was Milwaukee's major sports venue for 6...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Madison :
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
2017.
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| Edición: | E-book edition |
| Colección: | EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
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| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b44997292*spi |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Introduction: Borchert's Orchard; 1. This Old House; 2. Pioneer in a New Park; 3. Gay Nineties; 4. Major League; 5. Tragedy of the Rube; 6. Send in the Clowns; 7. Iron Man; 8. Wordsmith; 9. Georgia Peach; 10. A Touch of Ginger; 11. Eight Men In; 12. Loose Cannon; 13. Wet and Wild; 14. Sweet Science; 15. Frozen Tundra South; 16. The Rock; 17. Up, Up, and Away; 18. Grid Showdown in Athletic Park; 19. Tigers and Bears; 20. Papa Bear; 21. Tall Tactician's Team; 22. Galloping Ghost; 23. Better Than Thorpe; 24. Bully in Blue; 25. Bambino Comes to Beertown; 26. Whataman; 27. Father and Son.
- 28. Nowiny Polskie29. Nats in Town; 30. Hot Enough for Ya?; 31. Deans Cause a Riot; 32. Stars of the Negro Leagues; 33. No Runs, No Hits; 34. Out of Darkness; 35. Added Attractions; 36. Strike Up the Band; 37. Goober Zuber Beans Splinter; 38. Men in Pinstripes; 39. Jack and Bunny; 40. No Tie; 41. Ladies Days; 42. The Mighty Casey; 43. Life and Limb; 44. Hail to the Victors; 45. Lights, Camera . . .; 46. Yatcha; 47. Teenaged Catcher; 48. The Buck Stops Here; 49. Art Imitates Baseball; 50. King of the Ring; 51. The Real M & M Boys; 52. Say Hey to Borchert Field; 53. Quiet Pioneer; 54. Et cetera.
- 55. Best for LastNotes; Acknowledgments; Index.
