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Exploring the rich baseball heritage of Newport, the narrative highlights the city's pivotal role in the sport's history, starting with the Newport Colts' groundbreaking playoff tie in 1897. It showcases the evolution of baseball in the area, featuring six major ball fields, including Cardines Field, home to the oldest amateur team in the U.S. Readers will learn about notable figures like Frank Corridon and the legendary Trojans baseball club, guided by historian Rick Harris through a journey from local games to the major leagues.
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Newport Baseball History: America's Pastime in the City by the Sea, Rick Harris
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Newport Baseball History: America's Pastime in the City by the Sea
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rick Harris
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9781540223371
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring the rich baseball heritage of Newport, the narrative highlights the city's pivotal role in the sport's history, starting with the Newport Colts' groundbreaking playoff tie in 1897. It showcases the evolution of baseball in the area, featuring six major ball fields, including Cardines Field, home to the oldest amateur team in the U.S. Readers will learn about notable figures like Frank Corridon and the legendary Trojans baseball club, guided by historian Rick Harris through a journey from local games to the major leagues.