The Boston Book Of Sports
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The Boston Book Of Sports From Puritans To Professionals
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Author : Mathew R. Sgan
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2009-05-12
The Boston Book Of Sports From Puritans To Professionals written by Mathew R. Sgan and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-12 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Boston is a sports town. It has been at the forefront of sports development and innovation from the earliest days. Neither the opposition of the clergy nor the strictness of the laws could keep all of the Puritans away from the seventeenth century tavern games all of the time. The Boston Book of Sports is a comprehensive survey of sports and recreational activity in and around Boston from 1630 to 1980. In the mid 17th century the local authorities frowned on sports for many reasons including that it gave people pleasure and reduced work efficiency. But the influence of the Mother country, successive waves of immigrants, and many other domestic social/cultural themes changed all that. In the rules and regulations (1642) of Harvard College, the only exercise allowed was to “read the scriptures twice a day.” New England and Puritan asceticism, economic scarcity, and religious devotion combined to overwhelm any possibility of formal sports programs and growth. But the allure of sports is compelling and even in a hostile environment its pleasures were pursued. Toward the end of the 17th century, considerations, circumstances, and attitudes began to change rapidly. Once it changed, sports history was in the making and Boston became the cradle of sports in America. This book is about the people, places, and events of Boston sports history. It indicates the pattern of sports development in Boston from 1630 to the present, recalls the people and events that were important to that development, describes many ways in which that development and the city interacted, and explains why what happened in Boston was important regionally, nationally, and internationally. An acceptance of dancing as a recreation helped make other kinds of pleasure acceptable. As life became less arduous, Sabbath restrictions were relaxed and sports began to be perceived as a method for combating ill health. Harvard College, its students, and its alumni had a major impact on the growth local sports forms, rules, and structures as well as their diffusion to all levels and to other areas. America’s first YMCA was established in Boston in 1851, followed by a YWCA where “working girls of the city were especially invited.” The YMCA movement itself provided the setting for the creation of the uniquely American sports of basketball and volleyball. The 1852 intercollegiate rowing race between Harvard and Yale marked the formal beginning of sports competitions among educational institutions in this country; football, golf, baseball, yachting and gymnastics as part of the school curriculum all got their start in Boston. This book includes information about the background of boxing, road sports and harness racing in Boston. It recounts the beginning of the Boston Athletic Association, and even describes ‘sand parks’ which led to the organized play movement in the U.S and later extended to adolescent playgrounds where sports and recreation were taught and encouraged. Boston might well be said to be the cradle of sports in America. It hosted America’s first World Series, its first marathon, its first Davis Cup match. Bicycling, figure skating, golf, squash, lacrosse, field and ice hockey, are just some of the sports popularized and propelled across the country by Boston teams, colleges, and clubs. This comprehensive review brings people, places, and events to life. The chapter headings illustrate the broad range of social and cultural forces that forged the development of sports and later were forged by it as it gained strength and following. Predominant attitudes toward sports are depicted in the chapter headings, which are titled according to historical periods as: • Sports as Sin: 1630-1710 • Sports as Recreation and Amusement: 1700-1810 • Sports of Health and Wealth: 1800-1860 • Sports of Campus and Clubs: 1850-1895 • Sports of Parks and Playgrounds: 1885-1920 • Sports for Amateurs and Spectators : 1910-1945 • Sport
Boston America S Best Sports Town
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Author : Sean McAdam
language : en
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Release Date : 2018-04-03
Boston America S Best Sports Town written by Sean McAdam and has been published by North Star Editions, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-03 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Boston is a city known for its storied sports heritage. This book recounts the stories behind the triumphs—and occasional setbacks—of the athletes, coaches and teams that have combined to make Boston: America’s Best Sports Town.
How Boston Played
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Author : Stephen Hardy
language : en
Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
Release Date : 2003
How Boston Played written by Stephen Hardy and has been published by Univ. of Tennessee Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
"Whether consciously molding the city through the construction of public spaces or developing social ties through organizations such as athletic clubs, Bostonians of all classes participated in recreation-based community building, often at cross-purposes. Elite Bostonians, for instance, promoted the establishment of parks as a healthy alternative to unsavory activities, such as drinking and gambling, that they associated with the city's vast new pool of immigrants. They were soon forced to compromise, however, with citizens who were less interested in the rhetoric of moral uplift than in using the parks for competitive athletics and commercial amusements."--BOOK JACKET.
Sports Illustrated The Boston Celtics At 75
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Author : The Editors of Sports Illustrated
language : en
Publisher: Triumph Books
Release Date : 2021-11-23
Sports Illustrated The Boston Celtics At 75 written by The Editors of Sports Illustrated and has been published by Triumph Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-23 with Travel categories.
Celebrate the championship glory, Hall of Fame personalities, and passionate fans that make the Boston Celtics one of the most revered teams in basketball Sports Illustrated™ celebrates basketball greatness with The Boston Celtics at 75, an extraordinary collection of classic stories and photographs from the pages of SI. This commemorative book salutes hall of famers like Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Paul Pierce, and coach Red Auerbach. Fans will unearth countless gems from the Celtics' past on each page of this diamond celebration.
How Boston Played Sport Recreation And Community 1865 1915
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Author : Stephen Hardy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
How Boston Played Sport Recreation And Community 1865 1915 written by Stephen Hardy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with History categories.
How Boston Played is a double delight. It chronicles the birth of Boston sports from early Redstockings games and college rowing regattas, to the exploits of the "Boston Strong Boy," John L. Sullivan. Looking beyond just sporting events, though, it seeks to uncover the sources of the mania for recreation that swept the Hub following the Civil War. As How Boston Played illustrates, the rise of sport is firmly entwined in both the city's development and, more importantly, in a people's search for community. Originally published by Northeastern University Press in 1982. With a new foreword by Mark Herlihy.
The Great Book Of Boston Sports Lists
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Author : Andy Gresh
language : en
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Release Date : 2011-09-13
The Great Book Of Boston Sports Lists written by Andy Gresh and has been published by Running Press Adult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
There's nothing more important to Bostonians than their sports teams. From the Red Sox and Celtics to the Patriots and Bruins to a number of major college programs, millions of fans from all generations discuss, debate, and live-and-die with their hometown squads all year long. In The Great Book of Boston Sports Lists, two high-profile sports-media pros -- along with original contributions from over 20 famous sports heroes and fans including Fred Lynn, Dave Goucher, Mike Eruzione, Dan Shaughnessy, Adam Vinatieri, Mayor Ray Flynn, Micky Ward, Zdeno Chara, Bill Rodgers, and more -- fan the flames of the ongoing sports debate with informative and entertaining lists that highlight and rank the best, worst, and most remarkable of local sports past and present.
The Rock The Curse And The Hub
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Author : Randy Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2005
The Rock The Curse And The Hub written by Randy Roberts and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
The Rock, the Curse, and the Hub is a collection of original essays about the people and places of Boston sports that live in the minds and memories of Bostonians and all Americans. Each chapter focuses on the games and the athletes, but also on which sports have defined Boston and Bostonians.
Best Boston Sports Arguments
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Author : Jim Caple
language : en
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Release Date : 2006
Best Boston Sports Arguments written by Jim Caple and has been published by Sourcebooks, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Every Boston fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them - picking the best, the worst and who will come out on top.
A Century Of Boston Sports
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Author : Dick Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
A Century Of Boston Sports written by Dick Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
AMERICA'S GREATEST SPORTS town, Boston boasts many of the nation's most honored traditions in professional and amateur athletics as well as many of the most memorable and significant games in sports history. Now the city's rich sports heritage over the past century is captured in this engaging pictorial and narrative chronicle. Organized chronologically, the volume comprises illuminating essays by the author and journalist/historian Glenn Stout, historical vignettes, and over 150 vintage photographs with expanded descriptive captions to highlight the teams, events, and personalities that made Boston an internationally recognized center for sports. Professional, school, collegiate, club, and amateur athletics are represented in this lavish work, which includes articles on the Boston Braves 1914 miracle championship season, Celtic's great Bill Russell, professional football's 1936 mystery season, Olympian Louise Stokes, and the Boston Marathon. Fans and historians will delight in this fascinating look back at the remarkable individuals and moments that define the very heart and soul of sports in Boston.
Inside The Boston Red Sox
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Author : Jon M. Fishman
language : en
Publisher: Lerner Publications TM
Release Date : 2022-01-01
Inside The Boston Red Sox written by Jon M. Fishman and has been published by Lerner Publications TM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Follow the Boston Red Sox from the team's origins to the present. Sports fans will love learning about the history of one of baseball's most iconic teams, including the championships, greatest players, and more.