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Douglass Wallop
Douglass Wallop was a contributor to Reader's Digest Condensed Books, a popular series that brought abridged versions of bestselling novels to a wide audience. His work helped make stories accessible to many readers.
The year the Yankees lost the pennant
Synopsis
Joe Boyd, a devoted but frustrated fan of the struggling Washington Senators, makes a desperate pact with the devil. He transforms into Joe Hardy, a young, athletic baseball phenom, with the power to lead his team to victory against the formidable New York Yankees. As the season progresses, Joe must navigate the temptations and challenges of his new life, all while trying to outwit his infernal benefactor.