Frank Merriwell's Diamond Foes; Or, Straight Over the Plate

"Frank Merriwell's Diamond Foes; Or, Straight Over the Plate" by Burt L. Standish, tells the story of young Frank Merriwell and his loyal friend Billy McQuade as they face off against the formidable Colonel Carson in Carsonville. When the ruthless Colonel threatens Billy's family with foreclosure over a debt, the boys rally their community and form a baseball team to challenge the Colonel's pride and joy, the local Clippers. In a world where fair play and honest dealings seem to be losing ground to greed and manipulation, Frank and Billy endeavor to do what is right. With courage and an unflinching determination, the friends assemble their team, the Clippings, and prepare for a decisive showdown where they hope to protect Billy's family as well as uphold the true spirit of sportsmanship against a corrupt competitor.