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100	1		_aKirk, William Frederick, _d1877-1927
245	1	0	_aRight off the Bat: Baseball Ballads
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-02-12
508			_aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBaseball -- Poetry
653			_aBaseball -- Humor
700	1		_aMartin, H. B.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35243
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