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Baseball Joe in the Big League

Lester Chadwick

Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both triumph and adversity during a challenging season. His ascent is complicated by unexpected events, starting with a desperate loan request from a former player and culminating in the dramatic kidnapping of our hero. Created by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the Baseball Joe series features the talented yet anonymous writers behind the stories that captivated young readers in the early to mid-1900s. Howard R. Garis, believed to be the primary ghostwriter, brings to life the adventures of this determined young athlete. (Summary by Donald Cummings)

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  • August 24 · 5 hr 23 min

    Ebb-Tide-Lloyd Osbourne, Robert Louis Stevenson

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 23 · 2 hr 3 min

    Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 32, June 8, 1880-Various

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 21 · 6 hr 37 min

    Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 20 · 4 hr 44 min

    Baseball Joe on the School Nine-Lester Chadwick

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 19 · 4 hr 57 min

    Boy Scout And Other Stories For Boys-Richard Harding Davis

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 18 · 6 hr 19 min

    Rockspur Eleven-Burt L. Standish

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 17 · 9 hr 4 min

    Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades-G. A. Henty

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 15 · 5 hr 25 min

    Story of My Boyhood and Youth-John Muir

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 11 · 3 hr 14 min

    Pleasure Cycling-Henry Clyde

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 10 · 1 hr 40 min

    Black Cat Vol. 05 No. 05 February 1900-Various

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 9 · 1 hr 11 min

    Four Hymns-Edmund Spenser

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

  • August 8 · 5 hr 30 min

    Pitching in a Pinch-Christy Mathewson

    "Pitching in a Pinch-Christy Mathewson" offers a captivating glimpse into the life and career of one of baseball's legendary figures, Christy Mathewson. This audiobook delves into the challenges and triumphs of a pitcher who became an enduring symbol...

  • August 7 · 6 hr 2 min

    Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005-Various

    "Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005-Various" offers a captivating anthology of dramatic readings that showcase a range of scenes and stories, including the anchor tale "Baseball Joe in the Big League." This collection invites...

  • August 6 · 1 hr 37 min

    Black Cat Vol. 04 No. 09 June 1899-Various

    "Black Cat Vol. 04 No. 09 June 1899-Various" presents a collection of stories that capture the essence of late 19th-century American literature. This volume showcases a diverse array of narratives, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of its...

  • August 6 · 1 hr 24 min

    Love and Freindship (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen

    "Love and Friendship" is a delightful early work by Jane Austen that showcases her wit and keen observations on the intricacies of relationships and social conventions. This dramatic reading brings to life the humorous and satirical exploration of...

  • August 5 · 6 hr 42 min

    Down South or Yacht Adventure in Florida-Oliver Optic

    "Down South or Yacht Adventure in Florida" by Oliver Optic takes listeners on a captivating journey filled with adventure and exploration. This tale invites you to experience the thrill of sailing and the allure of the southern coast, showcasing the...

  • Oct 1, 2025 · 13 min

    30 - Baseball Joe in the Big League by Lester Chadwick

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

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  • Oct 1, 2025 · 7 min

    29 - Baseball Joe in the Big League by Lester Chadwick

    Join Baseball Joe Matson on his thrilling journey as he strives to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional baseball pitcher. In this exciting fifth installment of the Baseball Joe series, Joe is drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and faces both...

    • Transcript
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