Asian Pacific Americans and baseball : a history / Joel S. Franks.

"Early on, Pacific Islanders competed against each other and against mainlanders, with teams barnstorming the States, winning more than they lost against college, semi-pro, and even professional nines. For those who moved to the mainland, baseball eased the transition, helping them create a sense of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Franks, Joel S.
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McGarland & Co., [2008], ©2008.
Subjects:
Baseball > United States > History.
Baseball players > United States > History.
Asian Americans > Sports > History.
Pacific Islander Americans > Sports > History.
Physical Description:vii, 216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"Early on, Pacific Islanders competed against each other and against mainlanders, with teams barnstorming the States, winning more than they lost against college, semi-pro, and even professional nines. For those who moved to the mainland, baseball eased the transition, helping them create a sense of community and purpose, cross cultural borders, and even fame"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number:GV863.A1 F73 2008
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-212) and index.
ISBN:9780786432912 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786432918 (softcover : alk. paper)