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“The fearful happenings of the second game need not be lingered over, being now as well known as the circumstances surrounding the fall of Troy. Until the gods began their heavy-handed meddling, it was a fine, fast game, with the Dodgers having somewhat the better of it.” quote by Roger Angell
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““The fearful happenings of the second game need not be lingered over, being now as well known as the circumstances surrounding the fall of Troy. Until the gods began their heavy-handed meddling, it was a fine, fast game, with the Dodgers having somewhat the better of it.””

Roger Angell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote compares a baseball game’s decline to the fall of Troy, suggesting that once external forces intervene, the game loses its natural flow and fairness.

In simple terms: External interference ruins a game’s natural rhythm.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and limit outside meddling.

Themes

sports history fairness competition mythology

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

observational commentary

When to use this quote

  • baseball analysis
  • team dynamics
  • sports journalism
  • mythical comparison

Key Concepts

Narrative analogy critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does external pressure affect performance?
  • Can fairness be restored after interference?
A Different Perspective

The analogy may over‑simplify complex sport dynamics.

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