3 Tales From the Grand Old Game

By Austin Gisriel
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Published: Nov. 14, 2011
Words: 18,399 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466149472

Short description

3 Tales From the Grand Old Game is a trio of short stories that will be enjoyed by fans both old and young. Baseball bonds four friends in the first tale and when one dies, the group embarks on one final road trip. In the second, Trent Tyler suddenly finds that he cannot throw a baseball and must complete an inner journey to discover why. In the fairy tale finale, a regular fan buys the Orioles.

Extended description

3 Tales From the Grand Old Game is a trio of short stories that will be enjoyed by fans both old and young. "I Love it Here in Indiana!" (5,700 words) demonstrates the lengths to which three friends will go in order to fulfill the final request of their baseball Yoda, Max McGowan. They have promised to scatter his ashes on the diamond where Max managed decades ago, but tracking down the correct field--and keeping track of the urn that contains Max--is not as easy as it seems. [Includes a link to a video on the person who is the inspiration for the character of Max.] "Spot On" (6,800 words) examines the desperation and self-doubt that arises in Trent Tyler when he suddenly and for no apparent reason, develops an inability throw a baseball accurately. Trent struggles to overcome this throwing "slump," but he knows that his problem is much deeper than a mere slump. Willing to fake an injury to explain his rash of errors, the third baseman discovers that he needs help and not from a coac.. (Read more) 3 Tales From the Grand Old Game is a trio of short stories that will be enjoyed by fans both old and young. "I Love it Here in Indiana!" (5,700 words) demonstrates the lengths to which three friends will go in order to fulfill the final request of their baseball Yoda, Max McGowan. They have promised to scatter his ashes on the diamond where Max managed decades ago, but tracking down the correct field--and keeping track of the urn that contains Max--is not as easy as it seems. [Includes a link to a video on the person who is the inspiration for the character of Max.] "Spot On" (6,800 words) examines the desperation and self-doubt that arises in Trent Tyler when he suddenly and for no apparent reason, develops an inability throw a baseball accurately. Trent struggles to overcome this throwing "slump," but he knows that his problem is much deeper than a mere slump. Willing to fake an injury to explain his rash of errors, the third baseman discovers that he needs help and not from a coach, either. "A Baseball Fan's Fairy Tale" is just that. We've all dreamed of owning a big league team; long-suffering Oriole fan Larry Koobish, along with a million friends finds a way to make it happen.
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baseball, sports fiction, cleveland indians, wild bill hagy, baltimore orioles

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Review by: Albert Smith on Dec. 05, 2011 : (no rating)
A tripleheader of baseball delight written for baseball lovers of all ages.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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