The play that won

"The Play That Won" by Ralph Henry Barbour is an early 20th-century story centered on a group of boys at a private school and their baseball team. We follow Ted Bowman, the main character, as he deals with friendships, rivalries, and important choices affecting his school's baseball season. Ted reflects on his baseball team’s recent victory while worrying about his teammate, Hal Saunders, who is in trouble with the school Principal. The story highlights the relationships and conflicts among the team members, including Ted's disappointment with his captain. As the championship game gets closer, Ted struggles with loyalty, jealousy, and his desire to help the team succeed.