Fields of Friendly Strife

John Janovy, Jr.. Penguin Books, $6.95 (14pp) ISBN 978-0-14-009373-5

In a double role as doting father and sports philosopher, the author of Keith County Journal reflects on his daughter's involvement in high-school athletics. Although his observations may interest aficionados and parents whose children are hooked on athletics, PW found this work ""mawkish and portentous.'' (June)

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