02427cam a22003373u 4500 62930 UtSlPG 20260610134441.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Standish, Burt L., 1866-1945 Dick Merriwell's Backers; Or, Well Worth Fighting For Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-08-14 Produced by Richard Tonsing, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Dick Merriwell's Backers; Or, Well Worth Fighting For" by Burt L. Standish is a sports novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dick Merriwell, an inspiring figure among his peers, as he supports his college baseball teammates through challenging games while fostering camaraderie and self-confidence. The narrative captures the essence of team spirit and personal redemption, showcasing themes of resilience, mentorship, and the strength found in unity. The opening of the book introduces us to a crucial baseball game in which Dick Merriwell plays a pivotal role, not just as a skilled athlete but as a supportive leader for his teammate, Sam Kates, who struggles with confidence. As the game unfolds, Merriwell encourages Kates to overcome his anxieties and perform at his best. Through a series of encouraging interactions, Merriwell helps Kates regain his composure, ultimately leading to a thrilling finish where Kates pitches successfully despite earlier challenges. This opening sets a tone of excitement and sets the stage for further developments involving sportsmanship, friendships, and impending adventures, hinting at deeper storylines that will involve both personal growth and external conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Baseball -- Juvenile fiction Dime novels Yale University -- Juvenile fiction Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62930 103754 103754