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The Secret Play

The Secret Play

Ralph Henry Barbour

The Secret Play is a juvenile fiction sports novel by Ralph Henry Barbour, written in the early 20th century. It follows the Clearfield high school football team as they navigate the challenges of a season marked by the loss of their coach. The story centers on Dick Lovering, a physically disabled senior who steps up to lead the team despite never having played the game. The novel highlights themes of perseverance, teamwork, and overcoming adversity in sports.

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A sports novel written in the early 20th century. It revolves around a high school football team from Clearfield battlin...

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"Deserted by its coach, the Clearfield eleven in desperation begins work under a boy in the senior class, a cripple who...

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The Secret Play
The Secret Play
Project Gutenberg · 263 pages
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