"Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant" by Hugh S. Fullerton is a sports story about the Bears baseball team's tough journey as they battle the Panthers for the league championship. Jimmie McCarthy, a new third baseman with a hidden history, steps up to help the Bears win despite injuries and a strong rivalry. The story kicks off with the high-pressure games between the Bears and Panthers, especially after the Bears lose. Manager William Clancy is trying hard to get the team back on track after one of their star players gets hurt. Then, Jimmie McCarthy shows up, wanting to prove he’s got what it takes to play ball. As McCarthy gets used to the team, he shows real promise and a strong will to win, but also has to deal with some disagreements with other players, like the proud pitcher Adonis Williams. Get ready for a thrilling story about competition, growing as a person, and playing fair in sports.
Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant
By Hugh S. (Hugh Stuart) Fullerton
A determined newcomer joins a struggling baseball team to overcome adversity, rivalries, and his own mysterious past in a quest for the championship.
Summary
About the AuthorHugh Stuart Fullerton III was an American sportswriter in the first half of the 20th century. He was one of the founders of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He is best remembered for his role in uncovering the 1919 "Black Sox" Scandal. Studs Terkel played Fullerton in the 1988 film Eight Men Out.
Hugh Stuart Fullerton III was an American sportswriter in the first half of the 20th century. He was one of the founders of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He is best remembered for his role in uncovering the 1919 "Black Sox" Scandal. Studs Terkel played Fullerton in the 1988 film Eight Men Out.
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