Fit For America: Major John L. Griffith And The Quest For Athletics And Fitness (sports And Entertainment)

Synopsis

Fit For America Is About The Career Of Major John L Griffith In Relation To His Involvement As A Key Figure In The Promotion And Organization Of Intercollegiate Athletics Over The First Half Of The Twentieth Century-- Introduction : Leaving A Legacy In Athletic Administration -- Off And Running -- War And Fitness -- The Ballyhoo Years, 1919-1925 : Griffith's Philosophy At The National Level -- Becoming Commissioner : Regional Administration During The Ballyhoo Years -- In Defense Of Athletics And Administration, 1926-1930 -- John L. Griffith And The Depression Years -- To War Again! -- Defending Ground In The War's Fourth Quarter -- Conclusion : Griffith's Legacy. Matthew Lindaman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.