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Base-ball Ballads

By Grantland Rice
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A lively collection of short poems that celebrates and satirizes the world of baseball through ballads and lyrical sketches. The pieces evoke game-day scenes, fan rituals, and on-field action while shifting between comic incident and reflective observation. Many poems use the sport as a metaphor for perseverance, teamwork, and everyday life, blending jaunty rhythms with wistful nostalgia. Together they deliver affectionate portraits of players and spectators, playful jargon and practical counsel, and a range of tones from boisterous cheer to quiet reminiscence.

About the Author

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Grantland Rice

Grantland Rice was an American sportswriter and poet, best known for his contributions to sports journalism in the early 20th century. He gained fame for his lyrical and often romanticized writing style, which brought a poetic flair to the world of sports. Rice's notable work, "Base-ball Ballads," showcases his ability to blend sports commentary with verse, capturing the spirit of baseball during its golden age. His writings not only entertained but also helped to elevate the status of sports journalism, making him a significant figure in American literary and sports history.

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