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  • The New Face of Baseball The New Face of Baseball
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    The New Face of Baseball

    Going as far back as the mid-nineteenth century, to the early days of Cuban baseball, Wendel traces the spread of American baseball fever in the Caribbean and Mexico; discusses lesser-known historical standouts, including Adolfo Luque and Martin Dihigo;...
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  • Thanks, Johnners Thanks, Johnners
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    Thanks, Johnners

    Perfect for cricket fans everywhere, Thanks Johnners is a warm and witty tribute to Brian Johnston and his time at the helm of Test Match Special. The Test Match Special on-air incident, in which Jonathan Agnew's comment on Ian Botham's attempt...
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  • Gleason's Horse Training Made Easy Gleason's Horse Training Made Easy
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    Gleason's Horse Training Made Easy

    Gleason's Horse Training Made Easy: Being A New And Practical System Of Teaching And Educating The Horse is a book written by Oliver H. Gleason in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive guide to horse training, offering a new and practical system for...
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  • Chess Practice Chess Practice
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    Chess Practice

    Chess Practice is a book written by Henry Edward Bird and published in 1882. The book serves as a condensed and simplified record of the actual openings used in some of the finest chess games played up to that time. The author provides a comprehensive...
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  • Change Signals Change Signals
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    Change Signals

    Change Signals: A Story of the New Football is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1912. The book tells the story of a high school football team and their journey to the state championship. The team is led by a talented quarterback...
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  • Comprehensive Physical Culture (1892) Comprehensive Physical Culture (1892)
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    Comprehensive Physical Culture (1892)

    Comprehensive Physical Culture is a book written by Mabel Jenness in 1892 that provides a comprehensive guide to physical fitness and exercise. The book covers a wide range of topics related to physical culture, including anatomy, physiology, nutrition,...
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  • Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes; Volume 16 Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes; Volume 16
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    Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes; Volume 16

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...
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  • The Seeding and Care of Golf Courses The Seeding and Care of Golf Courses
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    The Seeding and Care of Golf Courses

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...
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  • The Game of Golf The Game of Golf
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    The Game of Golf

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...
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  • Throwing Hard Easy Throwing Hard Easy
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    Throwing Hard Easy

    With a seemingly effortless motion, pinpoint control, a blazing, dancing fastball, and an unequaled competitive spirit, Robin Roberts enjoyed one of the most celebrated careers in baseball history. He made his Major League debut in the summer of 1948 and...
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  • The American Indian Integration of Baseball The American Indian Integration of Baseball
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    The American Indian Integration of Baseball

    For many the entry of Jackie Robinson into Major League Baseball in 1947 marked the beginning of integration in professional baseball, but the entry of American Indians into the game during the previous half-century and the persistent racism directed...
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  • Asian American Basketball Asian American Basketball
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    Asian American Basketball

    When Jeremy Lin began to knock down shots for the New York Knicks in 2012, many Americans became aware for the first time that Asian Americans actually play basketball. Indeed, long before Lin shook up the NBA, Asian Americans played the game with...
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  • Asian Pacific Americans and Baseball Asian Pacific Americans and Baseball
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    Asian Pacific Americans and Baseball

    With the rise of stars such as Hideo Nomo, Ichiro Suzuki, and now Daisuke Matsuzaka, fans today can easily name players from the island country of Japan. Less widely known is that baseball has long been played on other Pacific islands, in...
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  • Lawn Tennis In Our Own Country (1890) Lawn Tennis In Our Own Country (1890)
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    Lawn Tennis In Our Own Country (1890)

    Lawn Tennis In Our Own Country is a book written by Henry Warner Slocum Jr. and published in 1890. The book is a comprehensive guide to the sport of lawn tennis in the United States during the late 19th century. The author begins by discussing the...
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  • Lake And Forest Lake And Forest
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    Lake And Forest

    Lake and Forest: As I Have Known Them is a book written by Fred C. Barker and published in 1903. The book is a personal account of Barker's experiences and observations of nature, particularly around lakes and forests. Barker shares his love for the...
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  • Bartley Bartley
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    Bartley

    Bartley: Freshman Pitcher is a novel written by William Heyliger and first published in 1911. The story follows the titular character, Bartley, a young and talented baseball player who is starting his freshman year at college. Bartley is determined to...
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  • The Angler's Pocketbook Or Complete English Angler The Angler's Pocketbook Or Complete English Angler
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    The Angler's Pocketbook Or Complete English Angler

    The Angler's Pocketbook Or Complete English Angler: Containing All That Is Necessary To Be Known In That Art (1805) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Robert Nobbes for anglers who are interested in learning the art of fishing. The book is designed...
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  • The Square Ball The Square Ball
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    The Square Ball

    A twenty year history of Leeds United as captured in the pages of popular fanzine The Square Ball, from its inception in 1989 through to its brief hiatus in 2008.From the highs of both First and Second Division Championship titles with Sgt. Wilko’s...
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  • Newcastle United 1893-94 Season One Newcastle United 1893-94 Season One
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    Newcastle United 1893-94 Season One

    Newcastle United enter the Football League as they accept an invitation to join the fledgling Second Division. So, for the first time League football arrived at St James's Park, welcome to Season ONE!Newcastle United ~ Season One is the game‑by‑game...
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  • Rhubarb in the Catbird Seat Rhubarb in the Catbird Seat
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    Rhubarb in the Catbird Seat

    For more than fifty years Red Barber was the voice of baseball. The game was broadcast sporadically until the late 1930s, when Barber burst into prominence by bringing it home to radio listeners, play by play. More than half a century later, he could...
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  • Lacrosse in Australia Lacrosse in Australia
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    Lacrosse in Australia

    This book tells the story of an ambitious and adventurous young man who changed the sporting landscape in Australia by introducing the sport of lacrosse into Melbourne in 1876. Lambton Mount is heralded as the undisputed initiator and 'father' of...
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  • A Perfect Storm A Perfect Storm
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    A Perfect Storm

    Experience the Journey Cyclone superfan Kyle Oppenhuizen wrote about his journey as an Iowa State football fan told through the lens of attending every game during the highly anticipated, always entertaining 2021 season. What he hoped was going to...
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  • GOLF'S NEW RULES GOLF'S NEW RULES
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    GOLF'S NEW RULES

    The USGA and R & A adopted the most major changes to the Rules of Golf in more than 30 years and all went into effect January 1, 2019. This Booklet, "Golf’s New Rules” gives you a clear and quick description of the only the new rules...
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  • Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy
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    Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy

    Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy offers an in-depth and inside approach to the socio-political history of football in Turkey, where fandom is often revered as part of the national identity, presenting the historical context for football events in...
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  • Football, Fandom and Consumption Football, Fandom and Consumption
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    Football, Fandom and Consumption

    Modern football is an industry and capitalism is its engine. However, this book argues for a more nuanced understanding of contemporary football culture and the (self-)identity of football fans.Drawing on original ethnographic research conducted with...
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  • Optimum Performance Training Optimum Performance Training
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    Optimum Performance Training

    An easy-to-use fitness assessment guide and personalized workout to dramatically increase anyone's basketball skills. Micheal Clark virtually wrote the book that personal trainers all over the country use to gain their certification in the field. As...
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  • Cynegetica Or Essays On Sporting Cynegetica Or Essays On Sporting
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    Cynegetica Or Essays On Sporting

    Cynegetica Or Essays On Sporting: Consisting Of Observations On Hare Hunting (1788) is a book written by William Blane that focuses on the sport of hare hunting. In this book, Blane provides a comprehensive overview of the various techniques and...
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  • Cycling In The Alps Cycling In The Alps
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    Cycling In The Alps

    Cycling In The Alps: With Some Notes On The Chief Passes (1900) is a book written by Charles Lincoln Freeston. The book is a detailed account of the author's cycling journey through the Alps, including some of the most famous mountain passes such as the...
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  • Football, Power, and Politics in Argentina Football, Power, and Politics in Argentina
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    Football, Power, and Politics in Argentina

    This book examines the interplay between football, politics, violence, passion and morality in Argentina. Drawing on original ethnographic research, it considers the role of fans, club officials, politicians and others in the spread and perpetuation of...
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  • Politics, Ideology and Football Fandom Politics, Ideology and Football Fandom
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    Politics, Ideology and Football Fandom

    Football fans and football culture represent a unique prism through which to view contemporary society and politics. Based on in-depth empirical research into football in Poland, this book examines how fans develop political identities and how those...
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  • Social Activism in Women's Tennis Social Activism in Women's Tennis
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    Social Activism in Women's Tennis

    Analyzing the key players and political moments in women's professional tennis since 1968, this book explores the historical lineage of social activism within women's tennis and the issues, expressions, risks, and effects associated with each cohort of...
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  • Career in Crisis Career in Crisis
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    Career in Crisis

    The American image of Alabama during the 1960s could be summed up by two distinct, and seemingly disconnected, images: Birmingham's Bull Connor targeting hoses against civil rights marchers and Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant guiding University of Alabama...
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  • Pud Galvin Pud Galvin
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    Pud Galvin

    Despite his outstanding pitching record, James Francis "Pud" Galvin (1856-1902) was largely forgotten after his premature death. During his 18-year career with Pittsburgh, Buffalo and St. Louis, he was one of the best-paid players in the game--but...
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  • Ralph Kiner Ralph Kiner
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    Ralph Kiner

    Ralph Kiner (1922-2014) was one of the most feared power hitters of his era. Babe Ruth predicted Kiner would be the slugger most likely to break Ruth's single season home run record. While the left fielder from New Mexico missed that mark, he did...
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  • In Cobb's Shadow In Cobb's Shadow
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    In Cobb's Shadow

    Considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Ty Cobb cast a shadow over the game with his violent behavior on the field and off. His shadow was never darker than when it fell on his teammates. Sam Crawford, Harry Heilmann and Heinie...
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  • A's Bad as It Gets A's Bad as It Gets
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    A's Bad as It Gets

    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 manager and co-owner Connie Mack--and moves through the...
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  • Greatness in Waiting Greatness in Waiting
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    Greatness in Waiting

    Before they acquired Babe Ruth or won a single championship, the New York Yankees (ne Highlanders) inspired the strongest of feelings in baseball circles. Stars such as Jack Chesbro, Hal Chase, and Brooklyner Willie Keeler had loud followers, and the...
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  • .721 .721
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    .721

    This book is the day by day story of the 1954 Indians, whose .721 winning percentage is still the highest in American League history. It tells how down the city of Cleveland was on the team following three straight second-place finishes, how little...
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  • Burleigh Grimes Burleigh Grimes
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    Burleigh Grimes

    Burleigh Grimes--forever to be remembered as the ill-tempered spitballer with the perpetual five o'clock shadow. For nearly two decades, he brought his surly disposition to the pitcher's mound. His life-or-death mentality resulted in a reputation as...
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