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Highlights
- Established in 1883, the Olympic Club catered to a variety of pursuits from target shooting to billiards to boxing--the most popular sport in New Orleans, despite legal prohibitions.
- About the Author: Best known as a baseball writer and historian, S. Derby Gisclair has written three books and more than 80 articles on non-baseball sports personalities and events.
- 217 Pages
- Sports + Recreation, Boxing
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Book Synopsis
Established in 1883, the Olympic Club catered to a variety of pursuits from target shooting to billiards to boxing--the most popular sport in New Orleans, despite legal prohibitions.
A revised city ordinance and a vague state statute permitting boxing sponsored by chartered athletic clubs were frequently tested at the Olympic, the epicenter of boxing in America. Between 1890 and 1894, the club's 10,000-seat arena hosted six world championship and seven national or regional title bouts. The 1892 Fistic Carnival featured three world title fights on three consecutive days, culminating in the World Heavyweight Championship between John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett.
About the Author
Best known as a baseball writer and historian, S. Derby Gisclair has written three books and more than 80 articles on non-baseball sports personalities and events. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana.Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .83 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 217
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Boxing
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: S Derby Gisclair
Language: English
Street Date: September 6, 2018
TCIN: 1006380759
UPC: 9781476674452
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-5075
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 7 inches width x 9.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.83 pounds
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