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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Main Author: Franks, Joel S.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McGarland & Co., [2008]
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