The Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) 1868-1922 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Grammar School Boys in Summer Athletics" by H. Irving Hancock is a juvenile adventure novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of boys, collectively known as Dick & Co., as they navigate their summer break filled with sports, camaraderie, and spirited rivalry, particularly leading up to their baseball games against other local grammar schools. At the start of the narrative, we meet several main characters enjoying a lazy June day, bantering about their upcoming baseball practices and the challenges posed by rival teams like the North Grammar boys. The boys exhibit a mix of youthful enthusiasm and playful rivalry, light-heartedly teasing one another while discussing their aspirations for the baseball championship. Their playful afternoon takes a turn as they unexpectedly encounter a cottage with an injured man, setting in motion a series of events that will likely intertwine their athletic pursuits with a mystery to unravel, hinting at further adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-06-25 E-text prepared by Jim Ludwig Original publication data not identified Children's stories Baseball -- Juvenile fiction Swimming -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12735 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12735 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133313.0 12735