Covering the history of American sports from 1897 to 1948. Additionally there is a section called, "Rawlings ... fifty years a leader" that tells the history (1897-1947) of the Rawlings Manufacturing Company, located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Presents the history of religion in Indiana, surveying the history of more than 50 denominations and religious groups in Indiana from pioneer days. This book includes sections on Jews, Muslims, Shakers, Rappites, Mennonites, Pentecostals, Mormons, Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses and others, who contributed to Indiana's religious heritage.