Barbour, Ralph Henry 1870-1944 creator Relyea, C. M. (Charles M.) 1863-1932 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Winning His 'Y': A Story of School Athletics" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of young athletes at Yardley Hall School, focusing on the aspirations and struggles of the main character, Gerald Pennimore, as he seeks validation and respect through athletics amid the pressures of school rivalries. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a brisk autumn morning as a group of energetic boys sing their school's anthem while heading to a cross-country race. We meet Gerald and his friends, Dan and Alf, who are excited about the competition against their school rivals, Broadwood. The story depicts the camaraderie and friendly banter shared among the boys, establishing a lively atmosphere filled with anticipation for the race. Gerald, eager to prove himself, faces the challenge of competing against classmates who see him as younger and less capable. As the race unfolds, tensions arise when another competitor, Jake Hiltz, accuses Gerald of cheating, setting the stage for conflict as the characters navigate the complexities of school life, sportsmanship, and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-10-30 Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Schools -- Juvenile fiction Sports stories PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58192 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58192 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134336.0 58192