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In this book, author Gabe Oppenheim examines the rise and fall of boxing in Philadelphia, and how it often mirrored the citys own narrative arc. Throughout, Oppenheim weaves together cultural history, urban studies, and biographical sketches of Philadelphia fighters such as Jimmy Young, Meldrick The Kid Taylor, Teon Kennedy, and Mike Jones.

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In his inimitable anecdotal style, bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Breslin provides a lively portrait of Branch Rickey, the man who in 1947 integrated major league baseball.

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This book charts the progress of integration in basketball, from the first black professional basketball player in 1902 to the modern game. These crucial steps in the history of basketball are placed within the larger context of American history, making this book an essential addition to the literature on sports and race in America.

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In his car were the drugs the team needed if they were to have any chance of playing a competitive part in the 1998 Tour de France.

The car was searched, he was immediately arrested and so the story that has been undermining the sport of cycling since the death of Tommy Simpson in 1967, finally broke.

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Before World War II, Brooklands was the most famous motor racing venue in the world, attracting large and glamorous crowds to its banked circuit to watch races being won and records being broken. This title helps you discover the history of this sporting site, from its heyday as a motoring treasure to its wartime service in aviation production.

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First adopted in 1917, the rugged and reliable Browning .30-caliber machine gun remained in US service into the Vietnam era, and is still occasionally found in use elsewhere even today. This title reveals the origins, combat history and legacy of this versatile and dependable weapon.

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A collection of wisdom on living fearlessly from the masters of karate, judo, kyudo, aikido and other disciplines. In Budo, martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. This work includes principles and practice guidelines, Budo philosophy, instructive tales, and more.

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Green presents this unique book just for young, single guys who are looking to get single women to notice them. "Built for Show" is the first fitness book to address young men on the prowl. The author offers four 12-week workout programs, each with a seasonal theme. Illustrated.

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A how to for avoiding legal problems when buying and selling competition horses.

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Football veteran Les Murray is the face and voice of soccer broadcasting in Australia and is one of our nation's most influential people in sport. Here Les tells of his humble origins as a migrant, through his struggles with life in a country that did not embrace the beautiful game.

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The sportswriter and author of 'A Good Walk Spoiled' provides an inspirational portrait of legendary golf caddy Bruce Edwards, who has been a caddy for Tom Watson since 1973, as he continued the job he loved despite the growing physical limitations of Lou Gehrig's disease.

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For readers of Michael Pollan, Barbara Kingsolver, and Julie Powell, a beautifully written and contrarian narrative about what it means to hunt in America today

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The five-time world-champion water-skier offers instruction, advice about equipment, and tips on competition for the more than 16 million waterskiing enthusiasts nationwide. Duvall explains the basic skills and introduces techniques of trick skiing and jumping as well as advice on building a slalom course and boat driving. 170 photographs; 27 line drawings.

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Helping you prepare your trip, this guide aims to provides everything, including: park locations; help to access campsites, facilities, and costs; special walks and features; aboriginal sites, sacred sites, heritage information and bush tucker; contact addresses and phone numbers; and more than 120 park and state maps.

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If you are ready to get serious about SCUBA diving as a career choice, this book will be a fast-pass through some of the mental, motivational and administrative obstacles that many of us have had to overcome when becoming a diving professional.