Sportswriting/1914

The legendary American sportswriter Damon Runyon breathed new life into a stale writing craft. His vivid descriptions of the action on the field and in the ring made his syndicated columns and articles a must-read across the country. Also fascinating for contemporary readers is his look behind the scenes at the machinations of the sports world's wealthy moguls and fast-talking promoters, who knew they had something very profitable in the likes of Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson and Henry "Lank Hank" Gowdy, hero of the year's Braves-Athletics world series. With his skill as a storyteller and the wry humor he applies to an all-too-serious world, Runyon's pieces offer a great read to anyone interested in the history of pro and college sports.