Riess (history, Northeastern Illinois U.) offers an in-depth history of the world of horse racing in New York State in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, describing the web of politics, illegal a
This book debunks the conventional stereotype that Jews and sports are somehow anathema and clearly demonstrates that sports have long been a significant institution in Jewish American life.Jews were
Ten essays explore the contributions of Jews to American sports. Including an introductory overview of the topic, the essays discuss: Jewish boxers from 1890 to 1950, Jewish women athletes, Jews and t
Baseball's emergence as the leading American sport during the Progressive Era gave rise to myths that have endured: baseball as an indigenous, rural, and democratic pastime that built character, accul
A Cultural History of Sport in the Modern Age covers the period 1920 to today. Over this time, world-wide participation in sport has been shaped by economic developments, communication and transportat
Arranged according to teams in volumes on the National and American Leagues, this encyclopedia prepared by Riess (American history, Northeastern Illinois U.) brings together 30 essays on teams from th
This book examines Chicago's long and glorious history of recreational and competitive sport, and as the home of the finest sporting events and most loyal fans in the United States. This indispensable
This book examines Chicago's long and glorious history of recreational and competitive sport, and as the home of the finest sporting events and most loyal fans in the United States. This indispensable
Jacques Barzun famously advised, "Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball ..." Less well-known, though, is the rest of his admonition: "... and do it by watching
