Law and order 20th century Flashcards
What was law and order like?
Sports had written codes of conduct with most cruel sports disappearing with the exception of shooting and hinting by gentry.
What was the first half of 20th century like?
Boxing required competitions to wear gloves and biting, kicking were outlawed.
Gambling was still essential, middle class saw professional sport as too common as it associated with drinking and gambling/
After ww1 spectator sport became popular attracting large crowds 1923 FA cup final. Men start to see how fragile life is and how enjoyable it should be. Some couldn’t participate due to injuries
What was the second half of 20th century like?
Drugs and doping had affect on athletes in 1960s due to increased pressure- ben Johnson.
Lack of respect for rules, rise in hooligism 1970s damaged reputation of football 1989 hilsoborugh disaster
