Going to the Dogs
Winner: North American Society for Sport History Book Award
In the 1970s sitcom The Odd Couple, Felix and Oscar argue over a racing greyhound that Oscar won in a bet. Animal lover Felix wants to keep the dog as a pet; gambling enthusiast Oscar wants to race it. This dilemma fairly reflects America’s attitude toward greyhound racing.
This book, the first cultural history of greyhound racing in Americ...
Winner: North American Society for Sport History Book Award
In the 1970s sitcom The Odd Couple, Felix and Oscar argue over a racing greyhound that Oscar won in a bet. Animal lover Felix wants to keep the dog as a pet; gambling enthusiast Oscar wants to race it. This dilemma fairly reflects America’s attitude toward greyhound racing.
This book, the first cultural history of greyhound racing in Americ...
