"Pitcher Pollock" by Christy Mathewson is a story set in the early 1900s that tells of Tom Pollock, a hardworking and determined young man striving to gain both employment and provide for himself in Amesville. Starting with Tom's job wanted ad and initial reluctance, Mr. Cummings finally provides an opportunity within his hardware store. The story reveals Tom's goals aren't purely for self-interest, diving into his family background and the future he hopes to build. Tom's acceptance into the hardware store kicks off his new life and challenges, where his personal character and ambitions will be tested in his new school.
Pitcher Pollock
By Christy Mathewson
A determined young man seeks employment to fund his education, facing challenges that test his character and shape his ambitions.
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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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