The Oxford companion to world sports and games
By: edited by John Arlott.
Contributors: Arlott, John.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1975
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1143
Subjects: Sports -- Dictionaries.; Games -- Dictionaries.
Description: Intended to provide an authoritative introduction to most active sports and games which are played in international or national competition, and to many others of historic importance. Explains how the sport is played, and gives information on its rules and equipment, terminology and techniques, development, traditions and personalities. Includes shorter entries on outstanding players and performers, and on important sports events and venues, clubs and organisations.