Asian Pacific Americans and baseball : a history /
"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 sen...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McGarland & Co.,
[2008]
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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. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-212) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786432912 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786432918 (softcover : alk. paper) |