Doubleheaders
Subtitle: a major league history
By: Charlie Bevis
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9780786442140
Subjects: Baseball; History
Description: "This book explores the history of the major league doubleheader from its beginnings in the late 19th century up to the present day. Bevis describes the twin bill's role in holiday celebrations, its one-time identity as Sunday sporting event, and the part it played in baseball's survival during the Depression and World War Two"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references  (p. 225-227) and index.