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Major League Careers Cut Short
Since 1876, approximately 16,000 young men have enjoyed at least a taste of glory by appearing in big league games, many of them only a few times. By the end of the 2009 season, …
Domestic Programs of the American Presidents
Since the Constitution delegates presidential powers in general rather than specific terms, the domestic influence of the president has increased over time, often varying greatly …
Baseball Prodigies
This is a book about baseball players who performed in the major leagues before the age of 21. For years the dream of many boys has been to enter the world of professional sports. …
Spitballers
"This work looks at the lives and careers of 17 pitchers: Red Faber, Burleigh Grimes, Jack Quinn, Urban Shocker, Stan Coveleskie, Bill Doak, Ray Caldwell, Clarence Mitchell, Dutch …
Mediastinal Tumors
Primary mediastinal tumors are relatively rare. The relative incidence of these tumors indicates that neurogenic tumors are the most common tumor seen constituting 21 % of all …
The 1934 St. Louis Cardinals: The World Champion Gas House Gang
The 1934 St. Louis Cardinals were one of the most colorful crews ever to play the National Pastime. Sportswriters delighted in assigning nicknames to the players, based on their …
The American Presidents Ranked by Performance, 1789-2012, 2d ed.
This is a revision and updating of the first edition, published in 2000. Presidents from Washington to Obama are rated in the categories of Foreign Relations; Domestic Programs; …
Baseball Ratings
In this third edition of ""Baseball Ratings"", author Charles Faber combines the second edition ('great fodder for arguments' - ""Booklist/RBB"") with his book on 19th-century …
The Hunt for a Reds October
In 1869 the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first openly all-professional baseball club in the world. The history, geography, demography, and economy of the area contributed to …