Baseball Is National Pastime Only For Submarginal Adults
HAL BOYLE argues that grownups rarely love baseball as a true national pastime. He calls World Series viewing a social ritual, mocks fans, and lists adult distractions as real pastimes. He contrasts baseball’s view as sport, industry, and art with the broader habits of modern adults.
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