Ray Chapman died in 1920 after being struck in the head by Carl Mays's underhand fastball.
Through the years, Sewell faced Carl Mays many times.
Carl Mays was the son of a Methodist minister named William Henry Mays and had a strict upbringing as a child.
Their pitching staff, led by Carl Mays and Bullet Joe Bush, allowed the fewest runs in the league.
Chapman was killed by a submarine pitch from Carl Mays in the 5th inning of a twilight game.
Frazee sold Carl Mays to the Yankees during the 1919 season.
Detroit got to pick one player from the Providence roster and they selected Oldham' overlooking Carl Mays.
The book concentrates on the 1920 major league season, especially the events surrounding Ray Chapman's death from a pitch thrown by Carl Mays.
The Red Sox emerged victorious, 2-1, and took a 2-1 lead in the Series, as Carl Mays scattered seven hits.
Chapman died after being hit in the head by a pitch from Carl Mays.