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Howard Roger Garis
A novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Dick Hamilton, a wealthy young man who aspires to turn his military academy's struggling football team into champions. As he deals with the challenges of leadership and teamwork, he confronts not only the struggles of the sport but also personal obstacles linked to his family's financial interests. At the start of the book, Dick returns to the Kentfield Military Academy only to discover that the football team has been publicly insulted by another school, Blue Hill Academy. With serious accusations about the team’s abilities floating around, Dick and his friends gather to plan a way to improve their situation. They decide that hiring high-caliber coaches from prestigious universities will help whip the team into shape, while Dick is also grappling with troubling news regarding his father's business interests in the trolley industry, hinting at a larger conflict brewing in his life. As Dick navigates through these intertwined challenges, readers are drawn into the excitement of youth, ambition, and the complexities of maintaining integrity in competitive environments.
