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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: MCFARLAND & CO INC, 249 Seiten, L=256mm, B=182mm, H=20mm, Gew.=635gr, [GR: 14450 - HC/Ballsport], [SW: - Sports & Recreation], G… Mehr…

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: MCFARLAND & CO INC, 249 Seiten, L=256mm, B=182mm, H=20mm, Gew.=635gr, [GR: 14450 - HC/Ballsport], [SW: - Sports & Recreation], Gebunden, Klappentext: In 1924, after the Hilldale Giants captured the league crown in the Eastern Colored League and the Kansas City Monarchs won out in the Negro National League, the two teams met in a best-of-nine series for the world championship. But a 13-inning tie in Game 4 and alternating wins throughout would force a tenth game, making it the longest World Series on record in the modern era. This heavily illustrated volume provides a comprehensive account of the first championship series played between teams from two all-black professional leagues. Noted Negro League historian Larry Lester provides commentary, records, and full statistics for each club's regular season performance, along with biographical profiles of the players. Coverage also includes position-by-position comparisons of the Series combatants; a breakdown of the attendance, gate receipts, and team shares; game-by-game summaries; comments from the players; and complete statistics?including pitcher-batter matchups?for both teams. In 1924, after the Hilldale Giants captured the league crown in the Eastern Colored League and the Kansas City Monarchs won out in the Negro National League, the two teams met in a best-of-nine series for the world championship. But a 13-inning tie in Game 4 and alternating wins throughout would force a tenth game, making it the longest World Series on record in the modern era. This heavily illustrated volume provides a comprehensive account of the first championship series played between teams from two all-black professional leagues. Noted Negro League historian Larry Lester provides commentary, records, and full statistics for each club's regular season performance, along with biographical profiles of the players. Coverage also includes position-by-position comparisons of the Series combatants; a breakdown of the attendance, gate receipts, and team shares; game-by-game summaries; comments from the players; and complete statistics?including pitcher-batter matchups?for both teams.<

ISBN: 9780786426171

In 1924, after the Hilldale Giants captured the league crown in the Eastern Colored League and the Kansas City Monarchs won out in the Negro National League, the two teams met in a best-o… Mehr…

In 1924, after the Hilldale Giants captured the league crown in the Eastern Colored League and the Kansas City Monarchs won out in the Negro National League, the two teams met in a best-of-nine series for the world championship. But a 13-inning tie in Game 4 and alternating wins throughout would force a tenth game, making it the longest World Series on record in the modern era. This heavily illustrated volume provides a comprehensive account of the first championship series played between teams from two all-black professional leagues. Noted Negro League historian Larry Lester provides commentary, records, and full statistics for each club''s regular season performance, along with biographical profiles of the players. Coverage also includes position-by-position comparisons of the Series combatants; a breakdown of the attendance, gate receipts, and team shares; game-by-game summaries; comments from the players; and complete statistics?including pitcher-batter matchups?for both teams. Larry Lester, Books, Sports and Fitness, Baseball's First Colored World Series: The 1924 Meeting Of The Hilldale Giants And Kansas City Monarchs Books>Sports and Fitness In 1924, after the Hilldale Giants captured the league crown in the Eastern Colored League and the Kansas City Monarchs won out in the Negro National League, the two teams met in a best-of-nine series for the world championship. But a 13-inning tie in Game 4 and alternating wins throughout would force a tenth game, making it the longest World Series on record in the modern era. This heavily illustrated volume provides a comprehensive account of the first championship series played between teams from two all-black professional leagues. Noted Negro League historian Larry Lester provides commentary, records, and full statistics for each club's regular season performance, along with biographical profiles of the players. Coverage also includes position-by-position comparisons of the Series combatants; a breakdown of the attendance, gate receipts, and team shares; game-by-game summaries; comments from the players; and complete statistics?including pitcher-batter matchups?for both teams.<

ISBN: 9780786426171

In 1924, after the Hilldale Giants captured the league crown in the new Eastern Colored League and the Kansas City Monarchs won out in the four-year-old Negro National League, the two tea… Mehr…

In 1924, after the Hilldale Giants captured the league crown in the new Eastern Colored League and the Kansas City Monarchs won out in the four-year-old Negro National League, the two teams met in what was to be a best-of-nine series for the world championship. But a 13-inning tie in Game 4 and alternating wins throughout would force a tenth and deciding game, making it the longest World Series In 1924, after the Hilldale Giants captured the league crown in the new Eastern Colored League and the Kansas City Monarchs won out in the four-year-old Negro National League, the two teams met in what was to be a best-of-nine series for the world championship. But a 13-inning tie in Game 4 and alternating wins throughout would force a tenth and deciding game, making it the longest World Series - black or white - on record in the modern era. It was arguably the most dramatic, as well, as each team reeled off three wins in a row, four games were decided by a single run, and five were won in the final inning. This heavily illustrated volume provides a comprehensive account of the first championship series played between teams from two all-black professional leagues. Noted Negro League historian Larry Lester provides commentary, records, and full statistics for each club's regular season performance, along with biographical profiles of the players. Coverage also includes position-by-position comparisons of the Series combatants; a breakdown of the attendance, gate receipts, and team shares; game-by-game summaries; comments from the players; and complete statistics - including pitcher-batter matchups - for both teams. Books, Lifestyle, sport & leisure~~Sports & outdoor recreation~~Ball Games~~Baseball, Baseball's First Colored World Series~~Book~~9780786426171~~Larry Lester, , , , , , , , , ,, [PU: McFarland & Company]<