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“Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be either a pitch or a person, stealing is legal, and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or the ball.”

Quote by Ring Lardner

Book:Lardner on Baseball
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Lardner on Baseball

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Ring Lardner
Ring Lardner

Ring Lardner was an American writer born on March 6, 1885, and died on September 25, 1933. Known for his humorous and satirical writing style, Lardner depicted the life of the American middle class with a unique touch, particularly excelling in the creation of short stories. His works have had a profound impact on American literature. more

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