{"product_id":"wrigley-field-the-friendly-confines-at-clark-and-addison-paperback","title":"Wrigley Field: The Friendly Confines at Clark and Addison - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGregory H. Wolf\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eBill Nowlin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eLen Levin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrigley Field evokes a feeling of perpetual summer, youth, and dreams. Any mention of the ballpark at the intersection of Clark and Addison in Chicago conjures up images of the ivy on the outfield walls, the hand-operated scoreboard, Cubbie blue, and the park's vibrant neighborhood. Wrigley transcends time and transports its guests to a green oasis in the midst of a bustling city. Built less than 50 years after the Civil War, it was inaugurated when Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States, and a century later it remains a testimony to the enduring power of our national pastime. This book is an ode to that storied ballpark, with detailed retellings of 100 games, including not only historic triumphs and defeats of the Chicago Cubs (and Federal League Whales), but also Negro Leagues matchups, youth championships, and even games by the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluding the talents of over 50 members of SABR, the book also includes many historic photographs. With articles by Matt Albertson, John Bauer, Nathan Bierma, Thomas J. Brown Jr., Frederick C. Bush, Alan Cohen, Rory Costello, Richard A. Cuicchi, John DiFonzo, Greg Erion, Doug Feldmann, Scott Ferkovich, Merrie A. Fidler, Dan Fields, James Forr, Brian M. Frank, Gordon Gattie, Paul Geisler, Ed Gruver, Tom Hawthorn, Paul Hofmann, Mike Huber, Norm King, Russ Lake, Bob LeMoine, Mike Lynch, Mike Mattsey, Seth Moland-Kovash, Jim Nitz, Tom Pardo, J.G. Preston, Chris Rainey, Tim Rask, Alan Reifman, Stephen V. Rice, C. Paul Rogers III, Gary Sarnoff, Rick Schabowski, Ryan Schuring, Joe Schuster, Glen Sparks, Mark S. Sternman, Gregory H. Wolf, Brian Wright, and Don Zminda. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes games from 1914 through 2017: \u003cbr\u003eThe Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field\u003cbr\u003eWrigleyville Neighborhood\u003cbr\u003eThe Evolution of Nicknames for the North Siders\u003cbr\u003eNegro Baseball at Wrigley Field\u003cbr\u003eApril 23, 1914: Feds Open Weeghman Park, Pitcher Johnson Enjoined\u003cbr\u003eOctober 3, 1915: Whales Clinch Federal League Title\u003cbr\u003eApril 20, 1916: First Cubs Game at Wrigley Field\u003cbr\u003eMay 2, 1917: Fred Toney Defeats Hippo Vaughn in Epic Duel\u003cbr\u003eJuly 17, 1918: Tyler Outduels Watson in 21-Inning Marathon\u003cbr\u003eAugust 24, 1918: Cubs Clinch Fifth Pennant in 13 Years with Doubleheader Sweep\u003cbr\u003eSeptember 21, 1919: Old Pete Needs Only 58 Minutes for Shutout\u003cbr\u003eJune 26, 1920: National High School Powerhouses Meet in the Friendly Confines\u003cbr\u003eOctober 1, 1920: Old Pete Outduels Rookie Haines in 17 Innings\u003cbr\u003eAugust 25, 1922: 49 Runs on 51 Hits\u003cbr\u003eApril 12, 1927: Cubs Wallop Defending World Champions on Opening Day\u003cbr\u003eOctober 8, 1929: Ehmke Sets World Series Strikeout Record\u003cbr\u003eOctober 9, 1929: The Double-X and Bucketfoot Al Show on the North Side\u003cbr\u003eJune 23, 1930: Hack Wilson Hits for the Cycle as Cubs Pound Phillies\u003cbr\u003eSeptember 28, 1930: Comeback Cubs Prevail As Wilson Sets RBI Mark\u003cbr\u003eOctober 1, 1932: The Babe Calls His Shot... Or Does He?\u003cbr\u003eOctober 2, 1932: The Yankees Crush the Cubs to Take Title\u003cbr\u003eJuly 20, 1933: Babe Herman's Three Homers Overwhelm Phillies\u003cbr\u003eSeptember 4, 1935: Galan's Slam and Six RBI's Flatten Phils To Start 21-Game Winning Streak\u003cbr\u003eSeptember 14, 1935: Cubs Take Over First\u003cbr\u003eOctober 4, 1935: Cubs Stymied by Ejections, Errors, and the Schoolboy\u003cbr\u003eOctober 5, 1935: Defense Dooms Cubs\u003cbr\u003eOctober 6, 1935: Cubs Stave off Elimination on Klein's Homer\u003cbr\u003eAugust 13, 1937: A Mid-Summer Offensive Explosion\u003cbr\u003eMay 5, 1938: Epperly Wins Starting Debut as Cubs Pulverize Phillies\u003cbr\u003eSeptember 28, 1938: Hartnett Hits Homer in the Gloamin'\u003cbr\u003eOctober 5, 1938: Ruffing Shackles the Cubs\u003cbr\u003eOctober 6, 1938: Sore-Armed Dizzy Loses on Crosetti's Late Home\u003cbr\u003eJuly 4, 1939: Hank Leiber Provides Fireworks with Three Home Runs\u003cbr\u003eMay 5, 1943: Claude Passeau Bests Max Lanier in Extra-Inning DuelJ\u003cbr\u003euly 1, 1943: The First Game Played Under the Lights at Wrigley Field\u003cbr\u003eJuly 18, 1944: The AAGPBL Plays in the Second Night Game Ever at Wrigley Field\u003cbr\u003eThe Curse of the Billy Goat\u003cbr\u003eAnd m\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 354\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47832281514205,"sku":"9781970159011","price":43.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/giwmH5hgHP9781970159011.webp?v=1776837250","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/wrigley-field-the-friendly-confines-at-clark-and-addison-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}