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  • The Making of New Zealand Cricket The Making of New Zealand Cricket
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    The Making of New Zealand Cricket

    It is generally forgotten that cricket rather than rugby union was the 'national game' in New Zealand until the early years of the twentieth century. This book shows why and how cricket developed in New Zealand and how its character changed across time...
    $410.00

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  • Golf Secrets of the Pros Golf Secrets of the Pros
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    Golf Secrets of the Pros

    Golf Secrets of the Pros goes beyond the techniques of most instructional manuals to reveal the winning golf tips and tricks that make a difference to the top professionals. It covers all aspects of the game from tee to green, as well as advice on...
    $29.00

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    A Golf Journey

    Until the "Arnold Palmer Era of Golf," the Game of Golf was played by the affluent and often called "a rich man's game." So it was in the decades of the 1930's through the 1950's that golf's popularity rose to the point where scores of golf courses were...
    $41.00

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  • The Original Mr. Met Remembers The Original Mr. Met Remembers
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    The Original Mr. Met Remembers

    In 1964, Dan Reilly landed the dream job of every New York Mets fan. Pulled from his humble position in Shea Stadium's ticket office to become the Mets' mascot-and Major League Baseball's first official mascot-Reilly donned the baseball-shaped,...
    $23.00

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  • One Hit Wonders One Hit Wonders
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    One Hit Wonders

    There have been over 15,000 players in the game of Major League Baseball since its beginning in the 1800's. In One Hit Wonders, George Rose introduces you to a very small group of these players. They belong to a club whose membership only numbers about...
    $30.00

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  • The Sixty Year Hurricane The Sixty Year Hurricane
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    The Sixty Year Hurricane

    Anyone interested in University of Tulsa football will find The Sixty Year Hurricane: From Dobbs to Kragthorpe a fascinating read. This is not just a history of TU football, but a highly enjoyable book about those 60 years of football as seen by a person...
    $23.00

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  • Moon Shots and Short Hops Moon Shots and Short Hops
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    Moon Shots and Short Hops

    To the ardent Major League baseball fan, statistics make the game. Base hits are exciting, but the rabid fan wants to know how a particular batter fares against a particular pitcher with a particular count with men on base. Or, who holds the record for...
    $22.00

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  • Puerto Rico, the Spanish, U.S. and British Virgin Islands Puerto Rico, the Spanish, U.S. and British Virgin Islands
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    Puerto Rico, the Spanish, U.S. and British Virgin Islands

    Street's Guides are the result of his forty-four years of Caribbean experience- his first guide to the Virgin Islands (1964) has been expanded over the years to cover the entire eastern Caribbean. These guides give the mariner all the information needed...
    $53.00

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  • Rugby in Global Perspective Rugby in Global Perspective
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    Rugby in Global Perspective

    This book critically examines how rugby union has developed in recent years, in nations on the periphery of the sport. Focusing on people and places on the fringes, it examines contemporary issues and challenges within the global game.Such a collection...
    $137.00

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  • The Global Football League The Global Football League
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    The Global Football League

    This pioneering book critically addresses the themes that have come to define the global flow of images, capital and people that exist in contemporary football today. In doing so, this text tackles issues of globalization in the English Premier League...
    $92.00

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  • The Lil' Green Book of Karting The Lil' Green Book of Karting
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    The Lil' Green Book of Karting

    The Lil' Green Book of Karting came about from my need to understand how to effectively set up a Kart chassis (either a rear brake only or front and rear brake shifter chassis). Being new to the sport, the need for understanding both these types of...
    $47.00

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  • Pure Baseball Pure Baseball
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    Pure Baseball

    Former All Star Keith Hernandez teaches even the most learned fan a thing or two about baseball with his unparalleled insight into all aspects of the game, from the action in the bullpen to the positioning on the field to the plays at the plate.Praise...
    $26.00

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  • A Treatise On Gymnastics (1828) A Treatise On Gymnastics (1828)
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    A Treatise On Gymnastics (1828)

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...
    $76.00

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  • A System Of Target Practice A System Of Target Practice
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    A System Of Target Practice

    ""A System of Target Practice"" is a military manual written by Henry Heth in 1862. The book provides a detailed guide for troops on how to use various firearms, including muskets, rifle-muskets, rifles, and carbines, for target practice. It covers...
    $65.00

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  • A New System Of Broad And Small Sword Exercise A New System Of Broad And Small Sword Exercise
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    A New System Of Broad And Small Sword Exercise

    A New System Of Broad And Small Sword Exercise is a book written by Thomas Stephens and published in 1843. The book is a comprehensive guide to sword exercises, covering both the broad sword exercise for cavalry and the small sword cut and thrust...
    $69.00

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  • A Natural Method Of Physical Training A Natural Method Of Physical Training
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    A Natural Method Of Physical Training

    A Natural Method of Physical Training: Making Muscle and Reducing Flesh Without Dieting or Apparatus is a book written by Edwin Checkley in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive guide to a natural method of physical training that helps to build muscle...
    $74.00

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  • A Man From Corpus Christi A Man From Corpus Christi
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    A Man From Corpus Christi

    ""A Man From Corpus Christi: Or The Adventures Of Two Bird Hunters And A Dog In Texan Bogs"" is a novel written by Arthur C. Peirce and published in 1894. The story follows the adventures of two bird hunters and their trusty dog as they venture into the...
    $82.00

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    We Care about Golf

    The author combines his care and concern for street children and his fondness for the game of golf, to bring out yet another in his series of "We Care" stories. Based loosely on real life characters and situations, his books have given us an insight into...
    $35.00

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  • What Now What Now
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    What Now

    What Now is written to assist people through times of change. It's particularly relevant in these very trying times of COVID-19. It is not a how-to manual; it's an entertaining and humbling account of how one person discovered the most powerful...
    $27.00

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  • Football Fans, Activism and Social Change Football Fans, Activism and Social Change
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    Football Fans, Activism and Social Change

    The study of football fandom is a fast-growing area of research in the sociology of sport. The first work of its kind, this book explores football fan activism and its impact on contemporary football culture in England, Italy and the Czech Republic...
    $385.00

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  • The Psychology of Golf Performance under Pressure The Psychology of Golf Performance under Pressure
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    The Psychology of Golf Performance under Pressure

    This book offers contemporary, research informed information regarding the key psychological factors affecting golf development and performance under pressure. The text provides an accessible "real world" application of theory to practice, through the...
    $102.00

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  • Cricket, Capitalism and Class Cricket, Capitalism and Class
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    Cricket, Capitalism and Class

    This ambitious new study argues that not only is the story of cricket inescapably entwined with that of capitalism, but that the game provides a unique lens with which to understand the history, development, exigencies and contradictions of capitalist...
    $373.00

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  • Official Women's Basket Ball Rules. Adopted June 1899 .. Official Women's Basket Ball Rules. Adopted June 1899 ..
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    Official Women's Basket Ball Rules. Adopted June 1899 ..

    This book contains the official rules for women's basketball as adopted in June 1899.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...
    $32.00

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  • Spalding's Official Golf Guide And How To Play Golf Spalding's Official Golf Guide And How To Play Golf
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    Spalding's Official Golf Guide And How To Play Golf

    This book is the ultimate guide for any golfer, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player. It includes detailed instructions and tips on how to improve your swing and score, as well as information on the history and rules of golf. With beautiful...
    $39.00

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  • The Golfing Annual; Volume 15 The Golfing Annual; Volume 15
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    The Golfing Annual; Volume 15

    This comprehensive annual offers a range of articles, tips, and insights for golf enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to experienced players. With reviews of the latest equipment and courses, alongside profiles of leading players and anecdotes from...
    $55.00

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  • The Golfing Annual; Volume 20 The Golfing Annual; Volume 20
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    The Golfing Annual; Volume 20

    A comprehensive guide to the sport of golf, including tips, techniques, anecdotes, and profiles of famous golfers.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...
    $57.00

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  • Athletic Journal; Volume 3 Athletic Journal; Volume 3
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    Athletic Journal; Volume 3

    A must-read for anyone involved in basketball, the Athletic Journal contains articles from top coaches and players, as well as tips and advice on how to improve your game. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll find plenty of valuable...
    $53.00

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  • The Forward Pass in Football The Forward Pass in Football
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    The Forward Pass in Football

    This book sheds light on the evolution of the forward pass in football. It explains how this innovation transformed the game and paved the way for modern football. It is a must-read for football fans and anyone interested in the history of American...
    $32.00

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  • A-B-C of Golf A-B-C of Golf
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    A-B-C of Golf

    Learn the basics of golf, from swing technique to proper etiquette on the green, in this easy-to-follow guide. Whether you are a seasoned golfer or a beginner, this book is an essential resource for improving your game.This work has been selected by...
    $37.00

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  • Lillywhite's Illustrated Hand-book Of Cricket Lillywhite's Illustrated Hand-book Of Cricket
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    Lillywhite's Illustrated Hand-book Of Cricket

    First published in 1860, this classic guide to cricket offers detailed instructions and tips on all aspects of the game, from batting and fielding to bowling and wicket-keeping. Packed with illustrations and diagrams, it remains an indispensable resource...
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  • Scores and Annals of the West Kent Cricket Club. With Some Account of the Neighbourhoods of Chislehurst and Bromley and of the Families Residing There Scores and Annals of the West Kent Cricket Club. With Some Account of the Neighbourhoods of Chislehurst and Bromley and of the Families Residing There
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    Scores and Annals of the West Kent Cricket Club. With Some Account of the Neighbourhoods of Chislehurst and Bromley and of the Families Residing There

    This book is a collection of scores and annals from the West Kent Cricket Club, along with information on the local area and its inhabitants. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of amateur cricket in the late 19th century and is sure to be...
    $48.00

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  • El Base Ball En La Habana, Matanzas Y Cardenas El Base Ball En La Habana, Matanzas Y Cardenas
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    El Base Ball En La Habana, Matanzas Y Cardenas

    Una obra que recopila la historia y la evolución del béisbol en Cuba, con énfasis en las Ligas de La Habana, Matanzas y Cárdenas desde sus comienzos hasta la década de los 40 del siglo XX. Además, contiene anécdotas, estadísticas y fotografías inéditas...
    $38.00

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  • The Hambledon Men, Being a new Edition of John Nyren's 'Young Cricketer's Tutor' Together With a Collection of Other Matter Drawn From Various Sources, all Bearing Upon the Great Batsmen and Bowlers Before Round-arm Came In The Hambledon Men, Being a new Edition of John Nyren's 'Young Cricketer's Tutor' Together With a Collection of Other Matter Drawn From Various Sources, all Bearing Upon the Great Batsmen and Bowlers Before Round-arm Came In
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    The Hambledon Men, Being a new Edition of John Nyren's 'Young Cricketer's Tutor' Together With a Collection of Other Matter Drawn From Various Sources, all Bearing Upon the Great Batsmen and Bowlers Before Round-arm Came In

    This newly revised edition of John Nyren's famous work contains a wealth of information on the history of cricket and its greatest players before the advent of the round-arm technique. Alongside Nyren's own writing, editor E. V. Lucas has included...
    $44.00

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  • The Game Of Billiards And How To Play It The Game Of Billiards And How To Play It
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    The Game Of Billiards And How To Play It

    This classic guide provides everything you need to know to become a skilled billiards player. With detailed instructions on technique, strategy, and game play, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to master the game of billiards.This...
    $37.00

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  • Notre Dame Foot Ball The T Formation Notre Dame Foot Ball The T Formation
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    Notre Dame Foot Ball The T Formation

    The University of Notre Dame's football program is one of the most storied in all of sports. In this gripping account, Frank Leady takes readers back to the early days of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and examines the development of the revolutionary T...
    $42.00

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  • Official Souvenir, Score Card, And Revised Rules To Date Official Souvenir, Score Card, And Revised Rules To Date
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    Official Souvenir, Score Card, And Revised Rules To Date

    This Official Souvenir Score Card and Revised Rules to Date Yale-Princeton Annual Foot Ball Game Manhattan Field December 1st 1894 is a must-have for anyone who loves the great sport of football. With revised rules included, you can track all the action...
    $54.00

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  • Golf Illustrated; Volume 5 Golf Illustrated; Volume 5
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    Golf Illustrated; Volume 5

    This magazine offers readers an in-depth look at the world of golf. From interviews with top players to insights into the latest equipment, this magazine covers it all. With stunning photography and engaging articles, Golf Illustrated is a must-read for...
    $59.00

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  • Golf For Women Golf For Women
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    Golf For Women

    Take your golf game to the next level with this comprehensive guide for women golfers. Written by an anonymous female golfer, this book covers all aspects of the game, from basic techniques to advanced strategies. This book is a must-read for any woman...
    $59.00

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  • Billiards Mathematically Treated Billiards Mathematically Treated
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    Billiards Mathematically Treated

    George Wirgman Hemming, an accomplished billiards player and mathematician, applies his expertise to this guide to the game. Hemming offers tips on strategy and technique, as well as mathematical analyses of the principles behind successful shots...
    $48.00

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  • Foot-ball Foot-ball
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    Foot-ball

    This book traces the history of football (soccer) from its origins in medieval England to its popularity around the world today. Authors James Edmund Vincent and Montague Shearman explore the game's evolution, its rules and controversies, and its most...
    $49.00

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  • History Of Bowling And Billiards History Of Bowling And Billiards
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    History Of Bowling And Billiards

    A comprehensive account of the fascinating history and evolution of two popular indoor sports - bowling and billiards. From ancient times to the present, the authors trace the cultural, social, and technological influences that shaped these games, and...
    $48.00

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  • University of Illinois Memorial Stadium University of Illinois Memorial Stadium
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    University of Illinois Memorial Stadium

    Discover the history and architecture of the University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium in this stunning volume. With beautiful photographs and insightful commentary, this book is a must-have for any Illini fan.This work has been selected by scholars as...
    $46.00

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