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Greater New York: The Sports Capital Of Depression Era America, Jeffrey A. Kroessler

Publications and Research

Any history of the Great Depression is incomplete if it neglects sports, and New York City was the unrivaled sports capital of America. From professional baseball to college basketball to boxing, the most important sporting events took place in New York's legendary venues: Yankee Stadium, the Polo Grounds, Madison Square Garden, Forest Hills, and Belmont Park. Sports also mirrored social issues. Joe Louis's boxing matches against white opponents represented more than a simple athletic contest and stimulated racial and ethnic pride, especially in his bouts with Max Schmeling. Long Island University's dominant basketball team boycotted the 1936 Olympic trials to …

Ua3/9/7 President's Office-Ransdell Correspondence, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Selected correspondence not duplicated in the Reading File. Contains incoming correspondence and responses.

Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Small collections of personal papers and oral histories relating to the Western Kentucky University.

Ua12/2/1 Winter Sports Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding athletics:

• Tatum, Doug. Aiming for Stardom – Tandreia Green
• Key, Julius. Murray Arnold, Team Set for Third Year Together
• Tatum, Doug. Lady Tops Not Under Manned Despite Losses – Terri Mann
• Dennis, Andy. 18 Returning Lettermen Will Boost Tops – Swimming
• Key, Julius. Experienced Returnees Know Murray Arnold’s Style
• Dennis, Andy. Toppers Rebound After Losses – Volleyball
• 10K Winner Captures New York Marathon – Steve Jones
• Grad Named Pirates General Manager – Larry Doughty
• Hernes, Tom. Tops Playoff Chances Need Vote Confidence – Football
• Ennis, Reed. Western Seeks Redemption at Furman University …

Ua12/2/1 October Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring articles:

• Turner, Todd. You Don’t Forget – Dwight Smith, Kay Smith
• Albrecht, Dana. King of the Hill Juggles Hectic Schedule – Thomas Meredith
• Eagleston, Leigh. Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
• Albrecht, Dana. A Different Kind of Homecoming

Ua12/2/1 Ncaa Mideast Regional Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring these articles:

• Lady Toppers on Trail to Texas
• Gott, Doug. Western Continues to Take Care of Business
• Schneider, Jeff. Volunteers Hope to End Championship Drought – University of Tennessee
• Woods, Brent. Ole Miss Would Like to Get Revenge for Upset – University of Mississippi
• Givan, Steve. University of Texas Hopes to Return to Austin and Final Four
• Vanderbilt University Coach Predicts Texas – Phil Lee
• Conradt, Judy. The Coaches

Ua12/2/1 The Fifth Annual Wendy's Classic Preview, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special tournament edition of the College Heights Herald includes these articles:

• Gott, Doug. Clarence Martin’s Recovery Taking Time
• Gott, Doug. Red Flash Return Four Starters – St. Francis
• Sun Belt Adopts Rule to Curb Fan Violence
• Woods, Brent. Toppers Still Looking for Title
• Givan, Steve. University of Louisville’s Defense Strong
• Woods, Brent. Beware of Bulldogs – Louisiana Tech University
• Woods, Brent. Lousiana Tech Men Prove They Can Play, Too

0391: Eli Camden Henderson Papers, 1906-1956, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

The Cam Henderson papers consist primarily of papers related to his career as a football and basketball coach at Muskingum, Davis and Elkins and Marshall Colleges. A significant part of the collection relates to his wife Roxie Bell Henderson and includes many personal and family items as well as material related to her career as a public school teacher. Included also is material gathered by Dr. Sam Clagg for his biography of Henderson and afterward. Printed materials comprise most of the collection: yearbooks, newspaper clippings, textbooks, and books related to coaching basketball and football. The bulk of the correspondence is …

Ua12/2/1 Wendy's Classic, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding the Wendy’s Classic basketball tournament.

• Mathis, Mark. Dan Davis Gets Local, National Attention
• Woods, Brent. Bobby Jones Leads Inexperienced Toppers
• Thomas, Steve. Newcomers Play Important Role in Clem Haskins’ Plans
• Woods, Brent. Georgia State: Small Panthers Rely on Quickness
• Thomas, Steve. University of Georgia: Vern Fleming, James Banks to Lead Bulldogs
• Grace, Lee. Blue Raiders Hope to Recapture Magic – Middle Tennessee State University
• Grace, Lee. Clemette Haskins Follows Her Father
• Toppers Pick Up Top Recruits

Ua12/2/1 Ncaa Tournament, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald focusing on the NCAA basketball tournament.

• George, Tommy. Tops Need Two Good Halves, Gene Keady Says
• George, Tommy. Tournament Gets TV Coverage
• Heath, Mark. Gobblers Return to NCAA Balanced, Not Overpowering – Virginia Tech
• Younkin, Linda. Bad Luck at Games’ End Hurt Record, Coach Joe Williams Says – Florida State University
• McKenzie, Tim. Scoring and Defense Team’s Top Assets – University of Toledo
• Judd, Alan. Hoosiers’ Bobby Knight: A Madman or a Genius? – University of Indiana
• Stewart, Kevin. Wildcats’ Present is as Good as Their Illustrious Past – University of Kentucky
• Coach …

Ua12/2/1 Ovc Tournament, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of College Heights Herald focusing on the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.

• Heath, Mark. Racers Have Their Best Record Since 1969 – Murray State University
• Ohio Valley Conference Finals Set for TV at 2 Saturday
• George, Tommy. Players Understand, Accept Gene Keady’s Coaching
• Younkin, Linda. Wayne Martin Guides Eagles to Second Straight Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Appearance – Morehead State University
• Stewart, Kevin. Eastern Kentucky University in Underdog Role Against Western
• Stewart, Kevin. Tops’ Chances Good for Post-Season Play
• George, Tommy. It’s Almost End of the Road for 6 Hilltopper Seniors
• Younkin, Linda. Tops Face Tough Time in Kentucky …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special magazine issue of the College Heights Herald.

• Owen, Karen. Housemoms: Patience with a Smile
• White, Don. Feelings and Faith Emotions Mark Coach’s Career – Jim Richards
• Stinnett, Roger. The Fast Break Beer, Beaches and Bare Skin – Spring Break

Ua68/8/2 Ted Hornback Oral History, J. Crawford Crowe, Lowell Harrison

WKU Archives Records

An interview on November 4, 1976 with Ted Hornback, WKU alum and WKU Athletics faculty member 1938-1971 conducted by Lowell Harrison and J. Crawford Crowe.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Ncaa Special, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper special issue regarding the NCAA basketball tournament.

• Basketball’s Greatest Show on Earth Matches Western Against Villanova
• Gone Back to Houston New WKU Fight Song
• All-American, Associated Press Selects Jim McDaniels
• Patterson, Tom. Tops Make the Sick Better, Healthy Hysterical
• Toppers Depart for Astrodome Following Rally
• Second-Half Comeback Lifts Western Past Dolphins, Then . . .
• Tops Humiliate Proud Cats and . . .
• Jim McDaniels Bearing Down on Western, Ohio Valley Conference Season Point Mark
• The Man of the Moment – Clarence Glover
• Basketball Fete Re-Set April 5
• . . . Gain Trip to Houston by Stopping …

Ua37/44 Diary To Kelly, Gordon Wilson

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Excerpt from Gordon Wilson's Diary to Kelly regarding E.A. Diddle.

Ua37/5 Hilltoppers Scrapbook, Mary Jo Diddle

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Scrapbook regarding the Hilltoppers basketball team coached by E.A. Diddle for the years 1945-1946. Includes photos, clippings and game programs regarding Diddle, the team, and the Hilltoppers eastern tour.

Ua37/5 Hilltoppers Scrapbook, E. A. Diddle

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Scrapbook regarding the Hilltoppers basketball team coached by E.A. Diddle for the years 1944-1945. Includes photos, clippings, game programs, letters and press releases regarding Diddle, the team, Cook twins and the Hilltoppers eastern tour. There are a few items about the football team.

Owensboro, Kentucky Junior High News, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

Scanned images of a copy of the Junior High School News of Owensboro, Kentucky, includes student names, events, sports, Library Club and organization news.