Bang the Drum Slowly Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 17 Summary

Chapter 17 Summary

The season is nearly over, and the Mammoths are playing very well, except for Sid. Sid takes out his anger on anyone nearby. The team plays several games in Boston, winning, but it is gloomy to play in a park with very few fans. One day, Sid joins Bruce and Henry in a restaurant, and Henry can tell from Sid's kind attitude that Sid knows the truth about Bruce. On Labor Day, Bruce does not feel well. Katie calls him, and over the phone Henry can hear her yelling at Bruce about the insurance forms. When she hangs up on him, Bruce pretends to be talking to her still, finishing by telling her that he loves her too. Bruce sits out for most of the game, and when he says that he is cold, three ballplayers at once jump up to get him...
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