Sanders, Everett – The Blue Book of Sports

Description

Sanders, Everett ‘The Blue Book of Sports’ 1931 Book is quite scarce and it contains a lot of great information including the following: Down to Date, Invasion of America by Australian Pugilists by W.W. Naughton, Brief Biographies of Boxers, James J. Corbett by W.W. Naughton 8 pages, Jack Dempsey – The Nonpareil, Jack Demspsey 4 pages, Robert Fitzsimmons by W.W. Naughton, James J. Jeffries by Harry Williams, James J. Jeffries by W.W. Naughton, Tom Sharkey by W.W. Naughton, John L. Sullivan by W.W. Naughton, about 72 pages of boxing overall. Then also includes sections on auto racing, baseball, billiards, football, golf, hockey, horse racing, Olympics, swimming, Jim Thorpe, track and field, etc. Over 400 pages overall. Both are in good condition, though one has a loose front hinge. $50 each.

The Blue Book of Sports: Sport Characters – Past and Present is a rare, vintage 1931 sports anthology compiled and written by Everett L. Sanders.
Published as a first edition hardcover, it serves as an extensive historical compilation documenting the prominent sports figures, achievements, and records of the early 20th century.

Key Characteristics & Content:
• Format: A substantial volume consisting of 421 pages bound in embossed cloth hardcover. It was privately printed in Los Angeles, California.
• Core Subject: The book contains a wealthy mix of photographs, biographical sketches, editorials, stories, and statistical records of legendary sports figures from the era.
• Golf Coverage: A significant portion of the book—over sixty pages—is dedicated specifically to golfer profiles and their tournament records. Notably, the book features a tribute to legendary golfer Bobby Jones, proclaiming him “The Outstanding Golfer of All Time” following his historic Grand Slam in 1930.
Because it was privately printed in limited numbers during the Great Depression, original copies are considered highly collectible antiquarian items for sports historians and golf enthusiasts alike.