02183cam a22003253u 4500 35243 UtSlPG 20260610133814.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Kirk, William Frederick, 1877-1927 Right off the Bat: Baseball Ballads Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-02-12 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Right off the Bat: Baseball Ballads" by William Frederick Kirk is a collection of humorous and poignant poetry centered around the theme of baseball, likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents the joys, struggles, and culture of the sport, capturing the essence of both the players and the fans during that time. Through playful and witty verses, Kirk reminisces about the nature of baseball, offering insight into the lives of players and the fanfare surrounding the game. The poems within this collection explore various aspects of baseball, from the experiences of players like John Bourbon and Casey to societal reflections, such as attitudes toward Sunday baseball games. Kirk showcases the ups and downs of being part of the sport—from rookie aspirations in the minor leagues to the nostalgic reminiscence of past glories in baseball. With vivid imagery and relatable narratives, each ballad not only entertains but also conveys deeper themes of camaraderie, competition, and the passage of time in the world of America’s pastime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Baseball -- Poetry Baseball -- Humor Martin, H. B. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35243 76088 76088