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OverviewEstablished 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: S. Derby GisclairPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.376kg ISBN: 9781476674452ISBN 10: 1476674450 Pages: 217 Publication Date: 06 September 2018 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Introduction One—1883 to 1889 Two—1890 Three—1891 Four—1892 Five—1893 Six—1894 Seven—1895 to 1897 Epilogue Appendix: The Olympic Club Fight Record Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationBest 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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