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Cover of "Spitballer: Stan Coveleski and the 1920 Cleveland Indians."

Excerpt: Spitballer

June 15, 2026June 10, 2026 univnebpress

William C. Kashatus is a historian, educator, and the author of more than twenty books, including Blue-Eyed Soul Brother, Lefty and Tim, and Jackie and Campy: The Untold Story of Their Rocky Relationship and the Breaking of Baseball’s Color Line. His most recent book … Continue reading Excerpt: Spitballer

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Cover of "The Land of Sand and Cotton: Texas, Workingmen, and Professional Baseball in 1888" by William H. Brewster

Excerpt: The Land of Sand and Cotton

May 25, 2026May 21, 2026 univnebpress

William H. Brewster is a writer, a former financial services executive, and a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a cryptologic linguist. He is the author of The Workingman’s Game: Waverly, New York, the Twin Tiers and the Making of Modern … Continue reading Excerpt: The Land of Sand and Cotton

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