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Nelson-Wolgast Fight and the San Francisco Boxing Scene, 1900-1914
Av Arne K. Lang
Häftad, 2012
396 kr
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During the early years of the 20th century, San Francisco promoters served up boxing's grandest spectacles, with the most compelling matches coming in the lightweight division. On February 22, 1910, a crowd of more than 15,000 braved chilly, rainy conditions to witness one such match, pitting …
Sports Betting and Bookmaking
An American History
Av Arne K. Lang
Inbunden, 2016
602 kr
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Horse racing in America dates back to the colonial era when street races were a common occurrence. The commercialization of horse racing produced a sport that would briefly surpass all others in popularity, with annual races such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes growing to rank …
Prizefighting
An American History
Av Arne K. Lang
Häftad, 2020
435 kr
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This work brings a fresh perspective to the history of modern prizefighting, a sport which has evolved over several centuries to become one of mankind's most lasting and valued sporting attractions. With his primary focus outside the ropes, the author shows how organizers, publicity agents, and …
Clash of the Little Giants
George Dixon, Terry McGovern and the Culture of Boxing in America, 1890-1910
Av Arne K. Lang
Häftad, 2022
448 kr
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In the late 1890s, when boxing rivaled the popularity of baseball, George Dixon and Terry McGovern were among its most famous practitioners. Their paths first crossed in 1900 in what is widely considered the most significant featherweight bout in history. Both men were fighters who died young under …
