social science

Hey, I's really change your book topic because it isn't "Call of the Wild". Try to find something that fits better with your question.

Basketball was founded in 1891.

Ice Hockey was founded in the late 1800's, but Americans started playing it in 1893.

Field Hockey was founded in the mid 1800's.

Football was brought to America in 1871, with the name of Rugby. We renamed it football.

Softball was first played in Chicago, in the year 1887.

Add to that tennis, equestrian events and various track and field sports.