# Col. Chas. H. Ebbets explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief poetic tribute to Colonel Charles H. Ebbets, president of the Brooklyn National League Baseball Club, humorously suggesting that if he were in charge, the baseball season would stretch from New Year's to Christmas.

## Themes in this chapter

### Humor and Satire

The exaggerated proposal of a year-round baseball season adds a humorous tone.

### Work and Profession

Highlights Ebbets' professional role and his imagined relentless dedication to baseball.

## Character check-ins

### Col. Chas. H. Ebbets

Subject of the chapter, praised for his dedication to baseball.

## Key lines

> The Robins show up in the Spring, But if Charley were running the thing I b'lieve in a few years He'd make 'em start New Year's And play till the Christmas bells ring.

The team arrives in spring, but if Ebbets had his way, the season would run from January 1st to Christmas.

_Humorous exaggeration of Ebbets' commitment to baseball._

## Links

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