American Women in Sport, 1887-1987: A 100-Year Chronology - Paperback

by Ruth M. Sparhawk (Author), Mary E. Leslie (Author), Phyllis Y. Turbow (Author)

This book recognizes the accomplishments of American women athletes in the 100 years between 1887 and 1987. Cloth edition 0-8108-2205-9 previously published in 1985.

Author Biography

Ruth M. Sparhawk (DPE, Springfield College; MA, BS, physical education, Kent State), Professor Emerita, University of Southern California, taught extensively in the areas of women in sports, sports history, and sports information.

Mary E. Leslie (Ph.D., physical education, USC; MS, physical education, Northeastern; AB, education, Smith College) is an editorial consultant and an instructor at Grossmont College (CA).

Phyllis Y.Turbow (Ed.D., UCLA; MA, physical education, California State, Long Beach; BS, physical education, Northwestern) is an instructor of sports history and writing at California State, Fullerton.

Zina R. Rose (BA, physical education, USC) recently completed her MS in physical education at California State, Fullerton.