History of sport Books

Professional baseball was introduced to Chattanooga in the summer of 1885, and the Lookouts moniker and legacy dates to 1909. Baseball in Chattanooga presents the shapers of the franchise, most notably Joe Engel, and the players who found success, glory,...

Rodeos have been around in what is now North Dakota since the early cattle drives brought cattle and ranching to the Northern Plains and Badlands. The horse culture was there much earlier, as Native American tribes used horses for transportation and...

Houston has been a sports-crazy town since its founding in 1836 when the biggest pastime was watching the horse races held south of what was then the capitol of Texas. By 1900, spectators and athletes alike enjoyed the team sports played at every school...

After more than 50 years, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey is regarded as one of the most famous racetracks in the world. Mazda Raceway offers competitors challenges unlike any other with its mix of corners, which includes the Corkscrew, where...

Nashville's first professional baseball team was organized in 1885, but the city's baseball roots can be traced to 1862, as Union soldiers camped along the Cumberland River taught the Northern game to the citizens. The Seraphs, Blues, Tigers, Americans,...

Louisville and baseball share a long and strong bond that also happens to be one rollicking tale. From scandals and superstars, to Louisville Slugger(r) bats and beyond, Baseball in Louisville explores the ups, downs, eccentricities, and historic...

Ever since the city was granted its first major league team, the Wolverines in 1881, Detroit baseball fans have packed the parks to loyally cheer for their favorite hurlers on the mound. In 1887, Charlie Getzein, nicknamed "Pretzels," led the Detroit...

Erie has had a love affair with professional baseball since the 1880s, though it has been an on-again off-again relationship. Whatever they were called--the Olympics, Blackbirds, Sailors, or SeaWolves--the Flagship City's teams have thrilled fans and won...

From the first organized game in 1865 on the fields owned by sea captain Edward Nichols along School Street in Sandwich, the game of baseball has prospered among the dunes and beaches of Cape Cod. Today, it is home to the country's premier collegiate...

Green-Wood Cemetery was founded in 1838 and soon became one of America's foremost tourist attractions. It is the resting place for many notables, including Tiffany, Steinway, and Currier and Ives, but the cemetery also has a hidden baseball history...

The city of Dallas has a rich baseball history extending back to the 1870s when the professional game first found roots in Texas. In 1888, the Dallas Hams were a founding member (and first champion) of the professional Texas League. With the major...

Professional baseball history in Omaha began in 1869 when the Cincinnati Red Stockings came to town, besting local teams 65-1 and 56-3, and touching off a barnstorming tradition that would bring Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and others over the years to...

The Chicago White Stockings--later renamed the Cubs--won the inaugural National League Pennant in 1876 with a barrage of offensive numbers. Ross Barnes led the league at a .421 clip, and three other Chicago batters finished among the league's top five...

Oregon State University began its football program in 1893 and has been a study in contrasts ever since. The Beavers went to the Rose Bowl after the 1941, 1956, and 1964 seasons and to the Liberty Bowl in 1962. There was also a streak of losing seasons...

In 2003, over 160,000 fans watched professional baseball in downtown Fort Worth's near north side. Baseball, which had been played in this north side area since 1911, had returned after a near 40-year absence. Fort Worth's rich tradition of professional...

Rockford, IL, and the surrounding area, the Rock River Valley, is rich in baseball history. The town first attracted national baseball attention in 1867 when its Forest City team defeated the touring Washington Nationals, who were previously undefeated...

The art of baseball is evident at Wichita State University's Eck Stadium. The bronze sculpture, "Put Me in Coach," overlooks the stadium entry. Behind it a 70-foot mural, the longest of its kind at any university ballpark, depicts WSU's storied baseball...

A city wrapped by the Gulf of Mexico's beaches, Mobile has a history as rich as the azalea-saturated soil on which it rests. Recipient of the All-American City distinction, Mobile is home to the original Mardi Gras celebration, the Junior Miss...

The Chicago White Sox are a charter member of the American League. Through a little over a century of baseball, they have accumulated a history of triumphs, scandals, and heartbreaking setbacks. The photographs in this book come from the collections of...

Hershey, Pennsylvania, and hockey have been synonymous since the early 1930s. The small town Milton S. Hershey made famous with chocolate has also earned a place of honor on the sports map with its tradition-rich hockey club, the Hershey Bears. The...

Shells And Shell Guns is a book written by John Adolphus Dahlgren in 1857. The book is a comprehensive study of the science and technology behind shells and shell guns, which were important weapons during the mid-19th century. Dahlgren, who was a...

Bird Catching or The Northern Adventurers is a book written anonymously in 1823. It provides a detailed account of various methods used to catch birds in the Feroe Islands and other places. The book offers an insight into the techniques used by the...

The Art of Golf is a book written by Walter Grindlay Simpson in 1892, which provides a comprehensive guide to the game of golf. The book covers all aspects of golf, including the history of the game, the rules, the equipment, and the techniques used by...

Indian Fish and Fishing is a comprehensive guide to the aquatic life and fishing practices of India, written by the renowned British naturalist Francis Day in 1883. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides a detailed description of...

This book, guided by the author Jimmy Mayo, is an inspiring journey through the world of softball. With a passion for the sport and years of coaching experience, Coach Jimmy aims to empower young female athletes. Together, readers will explore the mental...

NHL ist ewig und glücklich. Ewiger NHL Spieler Peter Oberfrank - Hunziker und tolles New York Rangers Team und alles gute NHL Clubs und schöne Natur.

Calling all San Francisco Giants fans!The Ultimate San Francisco Giants Trivia Book is a staple for anyone who loves baseball, sports trivia, and the G-Men. You will be tested on your knowledge of mind-blowing facts from not only the Giants of the City...

Rampant social and racial discrimination in the American Southwest during the 1940s offered little opportunity for a community of Yaqui miners from Sonora, Mexico.The choice was clear: labor in the dangerous copper mines like previous generations and...

This fascinating early work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the book shelf of all keen anglers and contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Contents include: Roach Fishing; Barbel Fishing; The River Thames and its...

No sport has experienced such a tremendous growth in popularity in the U.S. in the past few years as soccer. Soccer is now played everywhere around the globe.This book has been written to present the experience of a man over the years.The knowledge...

The Yachtsman�������s Handybook For Sea Use is a comprehensive guidebook written by W. H. Rosser in 1877 for yachtsmen and sailors. The book covers a wide range of topics related to sailing, including navigation, seamanship, safety, and maintenance. It...

The Camper's Handbook is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone interested in camping and outdoor living. First published in 1908, the book was written by Thomas Hiram Holding, a pioneer of the camping movement in Britain. The book covers a wide range of...

Despite the popularity of sport in contemporary China, the practice of physical education is not indigenous to its culture. Strenuous physical activity was traditionally linked to low class and status in the pre-modern Chinese society. The concept of...

The history of China's National Games reflects both the transformation of elite sport in China and wider Chinese society. This is the first book to describe the origins and development of the National Games through their dynamic relationship with Chinese...

The Shot In The Eye, And Adventures With The Texan Rifle Rangers is a historical book written by Charles Wilkins Webber in 1853. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences with the Texan Rifle Rangers during the Mexican-American War. The book...

This book is a historical fiction that I have written about the 1960 baseball World Series, specifically about game 7 of that series, that many baseball experts feel was the greatest game ever played in the history of Major League Baseball. The seventh...

During the turbulent years of the Weimar Republic (1918-1933) sports emerged as a popular phenomenon that critics often derided as a degenerate fad. But sports and art institutions as well as avant-garde artists looked more closely at sports' potential...

Len:I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your book. The stories about the players, managers and owners of our youth were great. What made the book so enjoyable was that some stories brought our wonderful memories and some events that I didn't know...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This early works is an extensive and informative guide to the subject of Fishing Tackle with Two hundred and fifty four illustrations and explanatory diagrams, it is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any keen angler. Contents...

Originally published in 1875. This early works is a comprehensive and informative guide to the art of shooting. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We...

This handy little volume contains a concise guide to fly-fishing for chub and dace, with information on necessary equipment, various methods of catching these fish, comments on common problems, practical and useful hints, and much more. Written in...