From the Book - First edition.
In the beginning : the fashion race course all-star game
Gambling on the national game : America's pastime, pool selling, and the integrity of the spectacle
Game fixing : Judge Landis, the 1877 Louisville caper, and the perfidy of the game
Alcohol, drugs and the national pastime : performance-enhancing drugs in the 19th century and a history of alcoholism
Violence on the field : Juan Marichal, Carl Mays, and the cruelty of the game
Violence beyond the playing field : Ty Cobb and danger in the stands
Conclusion: work, play and betrayal : Pete Rose and Bart Giamatti.
