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It’s that time of year in old radio land for a baseball story, so Elliot and Cathy Lewis present the behind the scenes story of the classic poem, Casey at the Bat. we all are familiar with the famus poem, but Elliot steps into the role for a dramatization. Enjoy the descriptive narrative, and the scenes that flesh out the characters and events of the poem.
Get an inside look at what life in the big leagues was like at the turn of the previous century. Competition was fierce, players were traded, and eager to play the game. Casey has just been traded to his new team, and ready for a winning season.
Casey has made the rounds, passing from team to team through the seasons, and has built a name for himself as a popular player. Besides being tops in his game, Casey has a special gal. A crossroads is reached, and Casey has to choose between the game he loves, and the girl he loves. Is the manager looking out for Casey’s best interest? Is Casey’s career on the fast track to the top? Get ready, here comes the famous poem for the dramatic final scenes. I think yu know what happens.
There’s a nice epilog and happy ending for Casey, after his fateful day at the plate.
