02365cam a22003253u 4500 71352 UtSlPG 20260610134641.0 m cr n 260607r20231907utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Moffat, William D. (William David), 1866-1946 The Crimson Banner Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-08-06 Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Crimson Banner: A Story of College Baseball" by William D. Moffat is a novel written in the early 20th century. This coming-of-age narrative revolves around the vibrant and competitive atmosphere of college baseball at Belmont College, delving into the relationships and rivalries that emerge among the students. The main characters include Ray Wendell, an admired baseball captain, and Tony Larcom, the association's secretary, alongside the narrator, Harry Elder, as they navigate the challenges of competition and camaraderie. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to the close-knit college community and the significance of baseball to the students. The opening chapter reveals a humorous yet suspenseful exchange between Harry and Tony as they prepare for a crucial meeting about the baseball season. It sets the stage for various conflicts, including a threatening letter from Park College regarding the school's beloved cannons, and hints at an impending showdown that will test the resolve and solidarity of the Belmont students. This opening promises a tale filled with youthful enthusiasm, rivalry, and the pursuit of glory in collegiate sports, making it appealing to fans of coming-of-age stories and sports fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Cleveland: The Goldsmith Publishing Co., 1907 College sports -- Juvenile fiction College students -- Juvenile fiction Baseball stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71352 112078 112078