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"Commy"
"Commy": the life story of Charles A. Comiskey
by G. W. Axelson
Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2003.
ISBN: 0786415983   DDC: 796.357092   LCC: GV865   Edition: (softcover : alk. paper)

Notes:

Originally published: Chicago: Reilly & Lee, c1919.

Includes index.

Baseball or bricks -- The game becomes a business -- That hole in the
fence -- "Der boss president" -- A $15,000 slide -- Coming of the
supermen -- The revolt of the brotherhood -- "Commy" becomes an owner
-- White Sox and war -- Players' bench to swivel chair -- The
"hitless wonders" and two flags -- Two pitch-outs and a mess of bass
-- Purse strings are untied -- Dig spikes in five continents --
Baseball thrills for a king -- Blazing new trails -- From "Commy's"
friends -- A pen picture of the "Old Roman" -- By "Commy" himself.

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 796.357092 -- Athletic & outdoor sports & games
LCC Number: GV865

Book Details:

Language: eng
Physical Description: viii, 240 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Edition Info: (softcover : alk. paper)

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