Selected writings from 1922-1941 with comments on the writing game as preface to the book, and commentary accompanying each piece. The well known Mother of a Champion is included, and the range is from military exodus from France in 1918, the Willis-Lenglen Match, English Derby Day, English golf and food, athletic coaches and directors, college presidents, Wall Street, dogs, reunions, education, aviation, baseball -- all angles including portraits, character sketches, sport histories,-- in pointed, vigorous writing. Good man's book.