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In sports, a decade is typically defined by the dominance of an individual or team. The 1990s, for example, are remembered for Michael Jordan's exhilarating play, which led the Chicago Bulls to six ……続きを見る

For thirty years Bob Scott's Lacrosse has been the ultimate guide to the "fastest game on two feet," explaining the men's game at its highest level and promoting the Johns Hopkins philosophy, which ……続きを見る

The Canaries Project: A Tribute to Glory, Grit, and the Green & Gold Spirit takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of Norwich City Football Club. Written by an author w……続きを見る

Intelligent Influence in Baseball is a novel concept that goes beyond statistics and anecdotes and has something for everyone, from fans just learning about the game to the most diehard among us. ……続きを見る

From the informal games of Homer's time to the highly organized contests of the Roman world, Miller has compiled a trove of ancient sources: Plutarch on boxing, Aristotle on the pentathlon, Philostr……続きを見る

Analytics, technology, and the most ambitious rewrite of the rulebook in fifty years have reshaped baseball. Benjamin G. Rader’s account of the American pastime moves from diamonds scratched out of ……続きを見る

In "A Manual of Pyrotechny; or, A Familiar System of Recreative Fire-works," G. W. Mortimer presents a meticulously crafted exploration of the art and science of fireworks. Engagingly written, the b……続きを見る

From the contentious delay of the first clash in 1901 to the latest battle in 2023, The Egg Bowl: Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss, Third Edition updates the two previous editions to give the most acc……続きを見る

In 'The Old Game,' Samuel G. Blythe masterfully weaves a narrative that intricately examines the dynamics of societal norms through the lens of a seemingly simple card game. Set against the backdrop……続きを見る

Taken for granted by fans today, Sunday baseball was made possible only after decades of contention between evangelical Sabbatarians seeking enforcement of antiquated "blue laws," and an alliance of……続きを見る

Mexican American Baseball in El Paso chronicles the vibrant and colorful history of baseball in the El Paso-Juárez border region. For more than a century, baseball along the border has served as a m……続きを見る

Mexican American Baseball in the Alamo Region celebrates the game as it was played in the Tejano and Tejana communities throughout Texas. This regional focus explores the importance of the game at a……続きを見る

The 1948 World Series gave fans an unusual showdown--neither of the contestants had seen the Fall Classic for a generation. The Cleveland Indians had last won the American League pennant in 1920. Th……続きを見る

ESPN and the Changing Sports Media Landscape considers the ways the network is reinventing itself as it enters its fifth decade. In their previous book, The ESPN Effect (2015), the editors made the ……続きを見る

The 1972 World Series was a terrific clash between two rising Major League franchises, the Oakland A's and the Cincinnati Reds. Neither had won the pennant in decades. Twice removed from their origi……続きを見る

America grew rapidly after World War II, and the national pastime followed suit. Baseball dramatically changed from a 19th century pastoral relic to a continental modern sport. Six Major League club……続きを見る

Over a career spanning forty years, David G. Dalin has written extensively about the role of American Jews in public life, from the nation’s founding, to presidential appointments of Jews, to lobbyi……続きを見る

From the contentious delay of the first clash in 1901 to the battle in 2009, The Egg Bowl covers the Ole Miss–Mississippi State rivalry in depth. For each game the narrative includes every scoring d……続きを見る

This work is a game-by-game account of the Philadelphia Athletics' pitiful 1916 season, in which they won just 36 of 154 games. It starts with a brief biography of the team's living symbol--A's mana……続きを見る

The lights are coming down. Frank, Dean, and Sammy are about to take the stage. This is the moment we remember, when Las Vegas became classic. And it was at the Sands. Built in 1952 over the ashes o……続きを見る

It’s the best time ever in America. The booze is flowing, the flappers are frisky, and anybody can make a killing on the market. Things look bad for the Yankees though. Ahead by ten games with a mon……続きを見る

Jackie Robinson believed in a God who sides with the oppressed and who calls us to see one another as sisters and brothers. This faith was a powerful but quiet engine that drove and sustained him as……続きを見る

Judge Landis and 25 Years of Baseball, first published in 1947, is a look at the career of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, a federal judge and professional baseball's first commissioner, who served i……続きを見る

In "The Old Game," Samuel G. Blythe intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships through the lens of competitive sports. The book employs a vivid, engaging li……続きを見る

Galento the Great is the gripping biography of Tony "Two-Ton" Galento, the boxer who once fought Joe Louisーconsidered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all timeーfor the heavyweight title. ……続きを見る

Originally published in 1932. An entertaining book which will contribute greatly to the enjoyment of Scout and other camp fires in every part of the world. The illustrated contents include: The Camp……続きを見る

In October 1969, the New York Mets stunned the sports world by defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in a memorable World Series. Their five-game triumph capped off a true Cinderella seaso……続きを見る

In 1957, when very few Mexican-Americans were familiar with the game of golf, and even less actually played it, a group of young caddies which had been recruited to form the San Felipe High School G……続きを見る

Charismatic Ed Delahanty, the most talented teenager on the sandlots of Cleveland, is subjected to the same persecution as his fellow immigrants from the Emerald Isle and bristles at signs like “No ……続きを見る

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the position of "Master of Hounds" in fox hunting, with information on duties and expectations, details of notable historical figures, descriptions ……続きを見る