The Nelson-Wolgast Fight and the San Francisco Boxing Scene, 1900-1914 |
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| Author:
| Lang, Arne K. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-7003-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.