Description: The Nelson-Wolgast Fight and the San Francisco Boxing Scene, 1900-1914 by Arne K. Lang On February 22, 1910, a crowd of more than 15,000 braved chilly, rainy conditions to witness lightweight champion Oscar `Battling Nelson against Adolphus `Ad Wolgast. This recaptures that historic fight while vividly illuminating the backdrop and the confluence of geographic, historic, and political forces that made it all possible. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description During the early years of the 20th century, San Francisco promoters served up boxings grandest spectacles, with the most compelling matches coming in the lightweight division. On February 22, 1910, a crowd of more than 15,000 braved chilly, rainy conditions to witness one such match, pitting lightweight champion Oscar ""Battling"" Nelson against Adolphus ""Ad"" Wolgast. Spectators were rewarded with an epic battle, one that came to stand virtually unchallenged as the most brutal fight of all time. This volume recaptures that historic fight while vividly illuminating the backdrop and the confluence of geographic, historic, and political forces that made it all possible. In chronicling these colorful boxers and their vibrant era, this work also reveals the dangers faced by workman pugilists like Nelson and Wolgast, making their tale, at its heart, a cautionary one. Author Biography Sociologist Arne K. Lang has taught at the University of Nevada–Las Vegas, the University of Nebraska, and Tuskegee University. A leading authority on the history of boxing and the history of American sports gambling, he lives and writes in Las Vegas, Nevada. Table of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments vii Introduction 1 1. Off to the Battle 5 2. Snapshot of a Fight Town 12 3. Movers and Shakers 16 4. Writers 38 5. Battling Nelson on the Rise 45 6. High Times for Battling Nelson 60 7. The Rise of Ad Wolgast 73 8. The Build-Up to the Show-Down 81 9. The Bloodbath in a Bog 87 10. Joe Gans and Battling Nelson 91 11. Ad Wolgast at His Peak 112 12. The Flickering Light of Nelsons Boxing Career 124 13. Ad Wolgasts Descent 137 14. Battling Nelsons Later Years 149 Appendix 1: World Title Fights Promoted by Sunny Jim Coffroth 159 Appendix 2: Complete Ring Record of Battling Nelson 162 Appendix 3: Complete Ring Record of Ad Wolgast 166 Appendix 4: Boxing and the Newspapers 171 Chapter Notes 174 Bibliography 182 Index 185 Review "recommend"--Cyber Boxing Zone; "a very fun read and a wonderful addition to the library of any true boxing fan. Langs book is a masterful paean to a vintage era in boxing history...evocative prose...Lang manages to put his readers in the ring with these all-time greats during their most significant matches to the extent that one can almost feel the intensity of the fights they were in and the ferocity of the punishment they received. Langs book is as hard to put down as Battling Nelson in his heyday and the very rare photographs and illustrations in the book truly enhance the majesty of his words"--TheFightNetwork.com; "excellent...outstanding"--East Side Boxing; "fills in some blank pages regarding a significant fight and a little-known era in boxing history"--The Sweet Science; "using a variety of sources, Lang is able to stitch together a rich tapestry around the Nelson-Wolgast bout. Its a period thats not often discussed today, much less appreciated, and Lang does a great job of bring it to life"--The Die is Cast. Review Quote "recommend"- Cyber Boxing Zone ; "a very fun read and a wonderful addition to the library of any true boxing fan. Langs book is a masterful paean to a vintage era in boxing history...evocative prose...Lang manages to put his readers in the ring with these all-time greats during their most significant matches to the extent that one can almost feel the intensity of the fights they were in and the ferocity of the punishment they received. Langs book is as hard to put down as Battling Nelson in his heyday and the very rare photographs and illustrations in the book truly enhance the majesty of his words"- TheFightNetwork.com ; "excellent...outstanding"- East Side Boxing ; "fills in some blank pages regarding a significant fight and a little-known era in boxing history"- The Sweet Science ; "using a variety of sources, Lang is able to stitch together a rich tapestry around the Nelson-Wolgast bout. Its a period thats not often discussed today, much less appreciated, and Lang does a great job of bring it to life"- The Die is Cast . Details ISBN0786470038 Author Arne K. Lang Short Title NELSON-WOLGAST FIGHT & THE SAN Language English ISBN-10 0786470038 ISBN-13 9780786470037 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 796.83097946109041 Pages 199 AU Release Date 2012-05-21 NZ Release Date 2012-05-21 UK Release Date 2012-06-30 Publication Date 2012-06-30 Illustrations 36 photographs Audience General US Release Date 2012-06-30 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160154033;
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Book Title: The Nelson-Wolgast Fight and the San Francisco Boxing Scene, 1900-1914
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc
Publication Year: 2012
Author: Arne K. Lang
Genre: Sports
Number of Pages: 199 Pages
