"Second Base Sloan" by Christy Mathewson is a story where two young runaways, Wayne and Junius, accompanied by their loyal dog, Sam, face the harsh realities of life on the road in the early 20th century. As they journey North seeking work, the book highlights their evolving friendship, their will to survive, and the difficulties they encounter in a society marked by economic hardship. Their bond strengthens, but their individual backgrounds and dreams are contrasted against the challenges of their circumstances. Through their conversations and shared experiences, the novel portrays these young boys learning to overcome obstacles as they search for food, shelter, and a place to belong in a world that often seems indifferent to their struggles.
Second Base Sloan
By Christy Mathewson
Two runaway boys and their dog brave the open road, facing hardships and testing the strength of their friendship as they strive for a better life.
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About the AuthorChristopher Mathewson, nicknamed "Big Six", "the Christian Gentleman", "Matty", and "the Gentleman's Hurler", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants. He stood 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg). He was among the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, and ranks in the all-time top 10 in several key pitching categories, including wins, shutouts, and earned run average. In 1936, Mathewson was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its first five members.
Christopher Mathewson, nicknamed "Big Six", "the Christian Gentleman", "Matty", and "the Gentleman's Hurler", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants. He stood 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg). He was among the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, and ranks in the all-time top 10 in several key pitching categories, including wins, shutouts, and earned run average. In 1936, Mathewson was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its first five members.
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