Baseball : From the Archives of The Sporting News
Baseball : From the Archives of The Sporting News
Overview
It has survived political upheaval, scandals, a great depression, the turmoil of integration, two world wars, rival leagues, labor stoppages and a salary structure that continues to spiral into the economic stratosphere. It has overcome all obstacles, patched every self-inflicted wound and learned from both its successes and failures.Baseball, by any historical standard, is resilient and enduring. It¿s also a mirror to the soul of America, a reflection so deeply intertwined with society that you can¿t separate one from the other. Society¿s evolution is also baseball¿s; their futures are tied together, their pasts are shared. It¿s fair to say that baseball imitates life, but it¿s probably no less accurate to suggest that life also imitates baseball.This book, in the truest sense, is a celebration of our national pastime through the 20th century¿as well as a history and civics lesson that charts the phenomenal story of growth, discovery, perseverance and accomplishment. Modern baseball traces its roots to 1901, the year the American League began play, and its stories, heroes and memories have been passed from generation to generation like a valuable family heirloom.Join with The Sporting News for an incredible trip through history, a visual and reflective reminder of where we were and how far we¿ve come. This is the publication that discussed baseball with Ban Johnson, the American League founder who forced baseball into the 20th century, criticized Fred Merkle when he forgot to touch second base, chronicled the rise and fall of the Federal League, mourned when the black cloud of scandal tarnished the game and celebrated when a charismatic slugger named Babe Ruth returned its luster.No publication was more intricately tied to baseball when it struggled through the depression, did its patriotic part for the war effort and then experienced the fruits of a technological revolution that triggered growth, expansion and economic rewards beyond anybody¿s wildest imagination. No publication can be more attuned to the sights, sounds and images of the game, its memorable moments, passions, heroes and subtle nuances.Never has such an amazing collection of photographs, clips and insightful text been melded together to tell the story of baseball. It provides a window into TSN¿s deep and passionate baseball archives while providing a sense of how the game has evolved throughout a century of change, discovery and far-reaching innovation.Stars like Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Dizzy Dean, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Mark McGwire and Greg Maddux fill our hearts and provide a foundation for our baseball memories. But so do names like Doc Miller, Charlie Robertson, Red Lucas, Zeke Bella and Bobby Del Greco, journeymen in terms of baseball talent but giants in the minds of impressionable kids who called them heroes.They¿re all here, bound together by time, history and baseball. It¿s a story worth telling, especially by the publication that was there.Description
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Overview
It has survived political upheaval, scandals, a great depression, the turmoil of integration, two world wars, rival leagues, labor stoppages and a salary structure that continues to spiral into the economic stratosphere. It has overcome all obstacles, patched every self-inflicted wound and learned from both its successes and failures.Baseball, by any historical standard, is resilient and enduring. It¿s also a mirror to the soul of America, a reflection so deeply intertwined with society that you can¿t separate one from the other. Society¿s evolution is also baseball¿s; their futures are tied together, their pasts are shared. It¿s fair to say that baseball imitates life, but it¿s probably no less accurate to suggest that life also imitates baseball.This book, in the truest sense, is a celebration of our national pastime through the 20th century¿as well as a history and civics lesson that charts the phenomenal story of growth, discovery, perseverance and accomplishment. Modern baseball traces its roots to 1901, the year the American League began play, and its stories, heroes and memories have been passed from generation to generation like a valuable family heirloom.Join with The Sporting News for an incredible trip through history, a visual and reflective reminder of where we were and how far we¿ve come. This is the publication that discussed baseball with Ban Johnson, the American League founder who forced baseball into the 20th century, criticized Fred Merkle when he forgot to touch second base, chronicled the rise and fall of the Federal League, mourned when the black cloud of scandal tarnished the game and celebrated when a charismatic slugger named Babe Ruth returned its luster.No publication was more intricately tied to baseball when it struggled through the depression, did its patriotic part for the war effort and then experienced the fruits of a technological revolution that triggered growth, expansion and economic rewards beyond anybody¿s wildest imagination. No publication can be more attuned to the sights, sounds and images of the game, its memorable moments, passions, heroes and subtle nuances.Never has such an amazing collection of photographs, clips and insightful text been melded together to tell the story of baseball. It provides a window into TSN¿s deep and passionate baseball archives while providing a sense of how the game has evolved throughout a century of change, discovery and far-reaching innovation.Stars like Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Dizzy Dean, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Mark McGwire and Greg Maddux fill our hearts and provide a foundation for our baseball memories. But so do names like Doc Miller, Charlie Robertson, Red Lucas, Zeke Bella and Bobby Del Greco, journeymen in terms of baseball talent but giants in the minds of impressionable kids who called them heroes.They¿re all here, bound together by time, history and baseball. It¿s a story worth telling, especially by the publication that was there.Description
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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