The Lucky Seventh

Name: The Lucky Seventh
Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

By Ralph Henry Barbour

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A spirited band of schoolboys organize a high school baseball club, elect leadership, and prepare for matches against local rivals. The narrative follows team selection, practice and travel logistics, interpersonal tensions and disciplinary decisions, and several pivotal games that test skill and character. Through victories, defeats, injuries, and resourceful problem-solving by adults and peers, players learn responsibility, teamwork, and school loyalty. Episodes emphasize friendship, youthful rivalry, and the practical challenges of sustaining a volunteer sports team.

About the Author

Ralph Henry Barbour

Ralph Henry Barbour was an American author known for his engaging stories aimed primarily at young readers. His works often revolve around themes of sports, adventure, and camaraderie, reflecting the values of friendship and perseverance. Barbour's notable titles include "Behind the Line: A Story of College Life and Football" and "A Maid in Arcady," which showcase his ability to blend excitement with moral lessons. With a prolific output of over seventy works, he contributed significantly to early 20th-century children's literature, particularly in the genre of sports fiction.