Lefty O' the Bush
1914
Lefty O' the Bush is a juvenile fiction novel by Burt L. Standish, first published in 1914. Set against the backdrop of minor league baseball, it follows rookie pitcher Tom Locke as he navigates the intense rivalry between the Bancroft and Kingsbridge teams. The story captures the emotional stakes of a small-town baseball season, highlighting Locke's struggles and triumphs as he seeks to win over the local fans and become a hero in his community.
