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The game (baseball)was a custom of his clan, and it gave outlet for the homicidal and sides-taking instincts which Babbitt called "patriotism" and "love of sport."

Sinclair Lewis (2008). “Babbitt (Volume 1 of 2) (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition)”, p.270, ReadHowYouWant.com
The game (baseball)was a custom of his clan, and it gave outlet for the homicidal and sides-taking instincts which Babbitt called patriotism and love of sport.