Standish, Burt L. 1866-1945 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dick Merriwell's Fighting Chance; Or, The Split in the Varsity" by Burt L. Standish is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dick Merriwell, an amiable and talented college athlete, and his friend Bob Hollister, who is struggling to balance academic responsibilities with his passion for football. The narrative emphasizes themes of loyalty, integrity, and the challenges of college life as it showcases the friendships and athletic pursuits of the Merriwell brothers and their companions. The opening of the book focuses on a gathering in Durfee Hall where Dick Merriwell and his friends are engaged in lighthearted banter and discussions about their lives and studies. Through their conversations, it becomes clear that Bob Hollister is facing academic difficulties due to his preoccupation with football. With the looming possibility of being dropped from college due to poor grades, he confides in Dick about his struggles. The story sets the stage for the tension between athletics and academics, foreshadowing the challenges Bob will face as he attempts to reconcile his love for football with the need to focus on his studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-08-23 Produced by David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Adventure stories Dime novels Yale University -- Juvenile fiction Merriwell, Dick (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63024 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63024 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134442.0 63024