Poetry · Chapter
Col. Chas. H. Ebbets explained
A brief poetic tribute to Colonel Charles H.
What happens
A brief poetic tribute to Colonel Charles H. Ebbets, president of the Brooklyn National League Baseball Club, humorously suggesting that if he were in charge, the baseball season would stretch from New Year's to Christmas.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Humor and Satire
The exaggerated proposal of a year-round baseball season adds a humorous tone.
- Work and Profession
Highlights Ebbets' professional role and his imagined relentless dedication to baseball.
Characters to notice
- Col. Chas. H. Ebbets
Subject of the chapter, praised for his dedication to baseball.
Key passages
“The Robins show up in the Spring, But if Charley were running the thing I b'lieve in a few years He'd make 'em start New Year's And play till the Christmas bells ring.”
The team arrives in spring, but if Ebbets had his way, the season would run from January 1st to Christmas.
Humorous exaggeration of Ebbets' commitment to baseball.
