Length6h 1m
About this audiobook
Cheer from the bleachers in this college sports story that follows Ken Ward's transition from the wilderness to the baseball diamond. Struggling to fit in at university, he channels his outdoor vitality into becoming a star pitcher, facing rivalries and the pressure of the big game. The book departs from the western setting to explore themes of teamwork, school spirit, and athletic determination. It offers a nostalgic look at collegiate life and the purity of America's pastime in the early 20th century.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (236)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length6 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE VARSITY CAPTAIN
11STATE UNIVERSITY GAME
2A GREAT ARM
12KEN CLASHES WITH GRAVES
3PRISONER OF THE SOPHS
13FRIENDSHIP
4THE CALL FOR CANDIDATES
14THE HERNE GAME
5THE CAGE
15A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE
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6OUT ON THE FIELD
16THE FIRST PLACE GAME
7ANNIHILATION
17KEN'S DAY
8EXAMINATIONS
18BREAKING TRAINING
9PRESIDENT HALSTEAD ON COLLEGE SPIRIT
19IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
10NEW PLAYERS
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