The Chalmers Race: Ty Cobb, Napoleon Lajoie, and the Controversial 1910 Batting Title That Became a National Obsession

"In 1910 auto magnate Hugh Chalmers offered an automobile to the baseball player with the highest batting average that season. What followed was a batting race unlike any before or since, between the greatest but most despised hitter, Detroit's Ty Cobb, and the American League's first superstar, Cleveland's popular Napoleon Lajoie. [This book] captures the excitement of this strange contest--one that has yet to be resolved"--Back cover. Read More

"In 1910 auto magnate Hugh Chalmers offered an automobile to the baseball player with the highest batting average that season. What followed was a batting race unlike any before or since, between the greatest but most despised hitter, Detroit's Ty Cobb, and the American League's first superstar, Cleveland's popular Napoleon Lajoie. [This book] captures the excitement of this strange contest--one that has yet to be resolved"--Back cover. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $29.95 Title: The Chalmers Race by Rick Huhn Publisher: University of Nebraska Press Print ISBN: 9780803271821, 0803271824 eText ISBN: 9780803273757 Edition: 2014 Format: PDF eBook	$29.95 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ