Won In The Ninth (1910) - Paperback

by Christopher Mathewson (Author), W. W. Aulick (Editor), Felix Mahony (Illustrator)

Won In The Ninth is a novel written by Christopher Mathewson and published in 1910. The book tells the story of a young baseball player named Jack, who dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Jack's talent is recognized by a scout from a major league team, and he is offered a contract to play for the New York Giants. However, Jack's journey to success is not an easy one. He faces many challenges, including tough competition, injuries, and personal struggles. Despite these obstacles, Jack perseveres and becomes a star player for the Giants. The climax of the story takes place in the ninth inning of a crucial game, where Jack's performance determines the outcome of the match. The novel explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of one's dreams. It also provides a vivid depiction of baseball culture in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.