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Fighting against the Odds

Fiaz Rafiq

2022

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13 The Sport of MMA Hits the Mainstream S. 93-100

„… an arduous task for the MMA promoters to persuade the higher-echelon sportswriters to come on board …” „… hype, something that I’m no fan of.As I started connecting with newspaper sportswriters, I realized …” „… sportswriter, is a big sports fan himself and started his own MMA blog. He was one of the sports journalists …”

Preface S. i-xii

„… well-regarded entertainment writer and sportswriter, among the first to identify MMA-style combat sports as a …” „… time, particularly as a sportswriter dedicated to promoting the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA …”

25 Canada: MMA Mad S. 180-184

„… sportswriter and member of the media.Canada: MMA Mad / 183After the event, a black limousine was waiting for us …”

18 Mike, Managers, and Me S. 132-137

„… as a springboard to get more involved in the sport of boxing in terms of a sportswriter, and …”

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Born on the Links

John Williamson

2018

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Chapter 6. The Explosion of Golf in the United States after 1913 S. 59-76

„… Walter” by sportswriters, the cocky pro from Rochester had no intention of using the servants’ entrance …” „… outset, the tournament was considered a major profes-sional championship by sportswriters and …” „… following year, defeating Walter Hagen, one-up in the finals.Called “the Squire” by sportswriters, the …”

Chapter 13. The Story of Women’s Golf in the United States S. 181-204

„… the first five matches, defeating her opponents so badly that a British sportswriter called it “cruel …” „… writing about Babe Zaharias in 2007, sportswriter Charles McGrath of the New York Times wrote, “She broke …” „… occasions. Called “Big Mama” by sportswriters, she didn’t turn professional until 1970, when, at age thirty …”

Chapter 8. The Revival of Golf after World War II S. 91-106

„… Open ever held on the West Coast. Riviera was now being called “Hogan’s Alley” by sportswriters because …” „… money-winner. It was a career year for the 37-year-old tour veteran from Trenton, Texas, whom sportswriters …”

Chapter 7. Golf during the Depression and War Years S. 77-90

„… what sportswriters at the time called the greatest final 27 holes in US Open history. His impressive …” „… second straight year, he was voted the Athlete of the Year by the sportswriters of the Associated Press …”

Chapter 11. The Phenomenal Growth of Golf after 1960 S. 135-162

„… appears to have been the source of the “Golden Bear” nickname given to him by sportswriters later in his …” „… ball so far.”1 Sportswriter Dan Jenkins wrote, “Nicklaus was awesome as an amateur, obviously the next …” „… room facilities in the Augusta National clubhouse. When asked about this by sportswriters, he commented …”

Chapter 10. Arnold Palmer, Television, and a New Era of Golf S. 117-134

„… several sportswriters.) In addition, 1960 was the 100th anniversary of the British Open, making the event …” „… Vicenzo, which, a couple of sportswriters pointed out, was one stroke closer to the lead than he had been …”

Chapter 12. Golf in the 21st Century S. 163-180

„… Grand Slam. The sportswriters called it a “Tiger Slam.”Tiger Woods’s historic run in the majors ended …”

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Muhammad Ali

Margueritte Shelton

2023

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10: Ascent to Greater Glory S. 117-130

„… to begin his dangerous record- breaking ascent. Sportswriters covering the Caesars Palace fight …” „… placed him in jeopardy inadvertently.”Sportswriters took notice of the athletic physique Ali achieved for …” „… ability to survive brutal championship rounds. Ali turned heads to his cor-ner, until sportswriter Pat …”

9: Dangerous Crossroads S. 107-116

„… exchanging thunderous left- right punches to the jaw that rocked Ali just before the bell. Sportswriters …” „… countries viewed the championship fight that could be record- breaking. Sportswriters focused on his …”

2: Scientific Aptitude S. 17-34

„… , “I’m young, I’m handsome, I’m fast, I can’t possibly be beat.” On March 11, 1963, sportswriter Houston …” „… have noticed. Sportswriters acknowledged his natural grace and athletic beauty that brought an …” „… expectations for the promising top contender. Clay addressed sportswriters who doubted the caliber of his ring …”

1: On the Road to Greatness S. 3-16

„… medal [in boxing].” Sportswriters described an unorthodox box-ing style that conveyed supreme confidence …” „… sponsorship.Clay embarked on his professional career, traveling around the coun-try with expert sportswriters who …”

Preface S. i-xiv

„… guidance through various development stages of the book.With appreciation to the following:Sportswriter …”

12: Journey of the Heart S. 141-148

„… of London to see how they lived. We (fellow sportswriters) took him to Brixton in South London and he …”

5: Return from Exile S. 65-74

„… his wrist. Ali’s style transition was described by one sportswriter as going from “superman to …”

13: A Higher Purpose S. 149-160

„… admirers who cheered for him. Sportswriter John Schulian praised his significance in the world: “He was …”

11: Long Road Home S. 131-140

„… sportswriter John Saracino, who later said “Parkinson’s is no match for Ali.” That night, billions witnessed …”

4: Courage Under Fire S. 53-64

„… . . . . That made it a personal thing. . . .” At the same time that some mainstream sportswriters refused to …”

3: Crowning Glory S. 35-52

„… provocation thrilled Liston, who flexed his muscles with anticipation of an easy payday. Sportswriters …”

Notes S. 183-226

„… - cover.Page 177 He represented . . .Tom Withers, Associated Press Sportswriter, “Brotherly Bond: Ali and Jim …”

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Jackie Robinson

J. Christopher Schutz

2016

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Chapter 4 ‘‘A Badge of Martyrdom’’: Robinson’s Entry into White Baseball S. 43-68

„… stan-dards, he was also an extremely savvy businessman. While sportswriter RedSmith agreed that Rickey likely …” „… renowned eye for talent. Sportswriter Jim Murrayclaimed he ‘‘could recognize a great player from the window …” „… color line, there was public pres-sure from black and white sportswriters to stop baseball segregation …”

Chapter 5 The Great Experiment: Robinson Ascends to the Major Leagues S. 69-88

„… centered on Robinson, but after a year of drama and hype, onewhite sportswriter claimed the merely …” „… .250).One sportswriter saw the Dodgers first baseman as ‘‘the loneliest man I haveever seen in sports …” „… little in discussinga player’s value,’’ claimed sportswriter Tom Meany. His very ‘‘presence’’ lit‘‘a fire …”

Index S. 167-174

„… ; decline of, 110–11; NewYork Yankees and, 49; outside of NegroLeagues, 40; sportswriters and, 48–49 …” „… Sporting News, 56–57, 79–80,102–3, 161sportswriters, segregation and, 48–49spring training, 60–62Stanford …”

Chapter 6 ‘‘To Be Jackie Robinson’’: His Further Years in the Majors, 1949–1956 S. 89-112

„… Press Interna-tional announced their 1950 all-star team, the sportswriters had suspiciouslyselected the …” „… Campanella had ‘‘a little [Uncle] Tom in him.’’African American sportswriter Doc Young lamented the need to …” „… the National League on the final day ofthat season. A New York sportswriter called Jackie ‘‘still the …”

Chapter 7 Robinson Off the Diamond S. 113-144

„… sportswriters ‘‘expected me to be grateful for what they wrote. Once awriter came up and said I better start …” „… the 75percent majority necessary.White sportswriter Dick Young had his own misgivings about …” „… his Connecticut residence telephonefrom New York sportswriter Phil Pepe. A long silence followed …”

Afterword S. 157-162

„… inextricablylinked.’’ Sportswriter Leonard Koppett claims that Robinson’s arrival ‘‘com-pelled millions of decent …”

Chapter 1 Before the Legend: The Young Robinson S. 5-14

„… speed,’’ whichleft defenders constantly in his wake. Los Angeles Examiner sportswriter Vin-cent Flaherty …”

Chapter 8 Early Sunset on a Legend S. 145-156

„… of the man who shuffled onto the field toaccept the honor. ‘‘He walked,’’ said sportswriter Doc Young …”

Chapter 3 The World of Black Baseball S. 29-42

„… ’’ and ‘‘Tarzan’’ to draw considerable crowds across the 1930sMidwest. The renowned black sportswriter …”

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Sarazen

David Sowell

2017

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10 The Big Cup S. 109-120

„… ; approximate-ly 100 passengers were on board. Among them were big-name sportswrit-ers and captains of industry and …” „… sportswriters were less than impressed with Gene inthis regard—one commented with tongue in cheek, and the other …” „… something to attract attention.”The direct-and-to-the-point sportswriter was a native of Bar Harbor,Maine, a …”

1 Setting the Stage S. 1-12

„… Rice, the country’s most noted sportswrit-er, was in the clubhouse with most of the rest of the press …” „… consider Rice’s writing more than a little syrupy. But for his time,he was at the top of the sportswriters …”

Bibliography S. 193-194

„… Championship ofGolf. New York: Dutton, 1966.Fountain, Charles. Sportswriter: The Life and Times of Grantland …”

6 A Honeymoon at the Open Championship S. 61-72

„… Sullivan; he was now covering golf as a sports-writer for the New York Evening Graphic. He later would …”

13 Jones’s Final Flurry S. 145-154

„… country’s preemi-nent sportswriter. Rice was following a winter schedule that had becomethe norm for him in …”

12 “Has Anybody Been Bothering the Lambs?” S. 133-144

„… . In the poll,the AP asked 50 of the nation’s leading sportswriters to rate the top sportsperformer for …”

4 Beware of What You Pray For S. 37-50

„… believed that Hutchison’s clubs hadbeen the reason he won. One British sportswriter described the outcomeas …”

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