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“arne k lang”

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  • Clash of the Little Giants

    George Dixon, Terry McGovern and the Culture of Boxing in America, 1890-1910

    by Arne K. Lang ...
    In the late 1890s, when boxing rivaled the popularity of baseball, George Dixon and Terry McGovern were among its most famous practitioners. Their paths first crossed in 1900 in what is widely considered the most significant featherweight bout in history. Both men were fighters who died young under distressing circumstances. Both were products of a burgeoning industrial society and a cult of ... Read more

    $19.69 USD

  • Sports Betting and Bookmaking

    An American History

    by Arne K. Lang ...
    Horse racing in America dates back to the colonial era when street races were a common occurrence. The commercialization of horse racing produced a sport that would briefly surpass all others in popularity, with annual races such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes growing to rank among America’s most celebrated sporting events. From the very onset, horse racing and gambling were ... Read more

    $44.59 USD

  • Prizefighting

    An American History

    by Arne K. Lang ...
    This work brings a fresh perspective to the history of modern prizefighting, a sport which has evolved over several centuries to become one of mankind's most lasting and valued sporting attractions. With his primary focus outside the ropes, the author shows how organizers, publicity agents, and political allies overcame both legal and moral roadblocks to make fisticuffing a lively commercial ... Read more

    $19.69 USD