The author sees the once wholesome spirit of competitive sports now despoiled by violence, corruption, and a host of unethical practices and links this trend with a national moral dilemma
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0316887331-7-1-29
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 421178-20
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0316887331I3N10
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0316887331I5N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0316887331I3N00
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0316887331.VG
Seller: UHR Books, Hollis Center, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Stated First Edition. Subtitled " A fan's notes on the troubles of spectator sports", addressing "what has gone wrong with sports and why the positive values so long embodied in this country's athletic traditions are rapidly disappearing". A few edge chips on dust jacket. Book. Seller Inventory # 002836
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Fine in fine dust jacket with a tiny amount of wear. A veteran sports writer laments the big money influences which have hurt professional sports but offers hope in the form of profiles of individuals who maintain ethics and values in spite of those influences. Seller Inventory # 15558
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Very good plus hardcover with similar dust jacket. First edition. Pages and cover are clean. Very light rubbing to dust jacket. Small nick on top end to dust jacket spine. Seller Inventory # 125123
Seller: Callaghan Books South, New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. (1st) Price clipped. Owner's emboss on half-title page at bottom, 287 pages. Slight odor of cigarettes. DJ has tiny tear at spine top edge, micronick at back bottom edge, Very Good+ DJ/Fine book. Seller Inventory # 12638