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Under Pallor, Under Shadow: The 1920 American League Pennant Race That Rattled and Rebuilt BaseballBabe Ruth, in his first season with the Yankees in 1920, was on pace to break the single season home run record. In August Indians shortstop Ray Chapman was beaned by a pitch thrown by the Yankees' Carl Mays during a game in New York and died the next day. In September a grand jury convened in Chicago, and four White Sox players were called to testify about fixing the 1919 World Series. Focusing on the Cleveland Indians, the Chicago White Sox, and the
Babe Ruth, in his first season with the Yankees in 1920, was on pace to break the single-season home run record. In August Indians shortstop Ray Chapman was beaned by a pitch thrown by the Yankees' Carl Mays during a game in New York and died the next day. In September a grand jury convened in Chicago, and four White Sox players were called to testify about fixing the 1919 World Series. Focusing on the Cleveland Indians, the Chicago White Sox, and the New York Yankees, this book takes us back to a pivotal season when baseball was shaken by tragedy and scandal and when power shifted irretrievably from the teams' owners to a single commissioner. The struggle for the soul of baseball, both on the field and off, is the story of how the entire American League structure changed. Following the fortunes of baseball's stars of 1920, Under Pallor, Under Shadow shows us how a unique opportunity for reform was squandered and how the result was the transfer of authority from one powerful dictator (Ban Johnson) to another (Judge K. M. Landis). The first book to tie together the disparate elements of the 1920 pennant race, Under Pallor, Under Shadow shows us America's pastime at a critical moment in the nation's cultural history.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 04/01/2011
ISBN: 9780803234710
Pages: 290
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 8.71h x 5.86w x 1.06d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2011 pg. 284
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★★★★★ 5
Perfect reference guide
Format: Paperback
I bought this book to supplement my lessons with an AMGA guide to learn how to set up toprope climbs. I used it many times to practice and reinforce everything I learned. It is really well written and my favorite book in terms of the knowledge contained within. As common sense would dictate this is not a book to teach your how to toprope...it is a reference to what you have learned?
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2015
★★★★★ 4
Essential To Read Before the Class
Format: Paperback
This book provides a good overview of what you'll need to know for your AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) course and assessment. If you plan to take that course this book is a no-brainer. You just have to buy it and read it.
There are a few shortcomings:
* The photos of how to tie the knots skip a lot and it is impossible to learn the knots from the book.
* The photos of what not to do should be clearly labeled with a red cross bar or WRONG overlay on the photo. If you flip causally through the book and look at the photos some very wrong stuff is there and you have to read the text to know that it is not recommended.
* The religious debate on anchor systems rages on. Should you set up a Joshua Tree System with Tether or a Backside System? I realize the AMGA doesn't want to pick sides and will say either is acceptable, but the book doesn't even try to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various anchor systems.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2015
★★★★★ 5
Detailed. Complete. Well done
Format: Paperback
I’m learning rock climbing with the Boy Scouts and this book is a great addition to the training I’m receiving. Explanations are clear and eaay to follow through
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018
★★★★★ 5
over all good book, quality pictures
Format: Paperback
this book will get you ready for the course, but there is a lot to learn outside of the book as well. Training and time is the only way to become truly proficient at the skills out lined in this book. over all good book, quality pictures.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
★★★★★ 5
Great way to prepare
Format: Paperback
Excellent way to prepare for the AMGA SPI course and exam. Buy it early and start to practice.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020