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Details for The Grantland Rice Story


Episode Data from GOLDIN
Episode NameEpisode #Air DateNotes
An Appraisal of This Game FootballThe date is approximate.
Babe Didrikson ZahariasThe story title above is indicated on the transcription label. The title as announced is, "The Other Babe and Women In Sports."
Bantam Ben HoganJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Baseball ManagersJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Beginning at the BeginningJimmy Powers reads from Rice's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting." Each program has music fill for local announcements and one commercial break for a one minute commercial. The date is approximate.
Big Red-Man O' WarJimmy Powers tells the story of the great race horse. He interviews jockey Earl "The Handy Man" Sandy, who rode "Man O' War" and was a friend of Grantland Rice. The date is approximate.
Bobby Jones-The Incomparable YouthJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Ed Furgol's Greatest VictoryEd won the 1954 Open, with a handicapped arm.
Famous Football CoachesJimmy Powers narrates segments from Grantland Rice's autobiography, "The Tumult and The Shouting." Memories of Red Grange, Alonzo Stagg and Walt Davis. Grantland Rice is heard at the 1947 Rose Bowl luncheon. See cat. #99313 for a syndicated version of this program.
Famous Football CoachesThe program includes a 1947 recording made at the Rose Bowl luncheon, of Grantland Rice praising Alonzo Stagg. This is a syndicated version of cat. #60841 (an AFRS rebroadcast).
Football's Advanced GuardJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Football's Beloved Knute RockneGuest Jack Lavelle (scout for the New York Giants) recalls playing for Knute Rockne of Notre Dame.
Football's Famous CoachesJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Gene Tunney, Second InstallmentGuest Gene Tunney remembers Grantland Rice and the early days of his career. He describes "the long count." The date is approximate.
Golf and Its ChampionsStories about the very first golfers before the start of the World War. The date is approximate.
Granddaddy of the Blues and Some Football MemoriesGranny tells the remarkable story of Pudge Hefflefinger.
Granny's All-Time Baseball TeamJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Granny's All Time Football TeamJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Granny's All-Time Pitching SelectionJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Granny's Own VoiceA program of recordings by Grantland Rice. The date is approximate.
Granny's Story of Gene TunneyJimmy Powers interviews Harry Grayson, the only sportswriter to predict Tunney's victory over Jack Dempsey.
Great Athletes-Past and PresentSound portraits of: Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Bob Fitzsimmons, Bill Tilden and other "Iron Men." The date is approximate.
Jack Dempsey, the Man From Maumee BayJimmy Powers tells of Granny's eye-witness account of Dempsey's fights with Carpentier and Firpo. Vivid descriptions of two great fights. The date is approximate.
Jim ThorpeA well-written biography about a tragic sports champion.
Knute RockneJimmy Powers interviews Jim Crowley, one of the original "Four Horsemen."
Magnificent ScrewballsJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Memorable Tributes to Granny RiceA moving conclusion to the radio biography of who must have been a beloved man.
My Friend, Joe LouisJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
Polo's GreatestJimmy Powers speaks with Deveraux Millburn Jr., son of the famous polo player.
Red Blaik of ArmyThe date is approximate.
Ruth's HomerGranny's version of what happened the time Babe Ruth pointed to where he was going to hit a home run. Guest Ford Frick (Commissioner of Basebasll) doubts where Ruth really "called his shot."
Sports FilmsRod Warren (a former football player at Penn State) recalls when he worked with Grantland Rice on his short films. It makes for interesting listening; Grant was a true film pioneer as well as a famous sports writer. Don't miss the story about the leaping boa constrictor.
Sports WritersStories about Granny's fellow sports writers make for interesting listening.
The Big Fellow, Babe RuthThe date is approximate.
The Big GameThe important football rivalries of the past. Granny has some interesting yarns about the game.
The Dempsey-Tunney FightsJack Dempsey in interviewed and tells the story of the long count. The date is approximate.
The Fabulous Ty CobbJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
The Grantland Rice StoryJimmy Powers narrates segments from Grantland Rice's autobiography, "The Tumult and The Shouting." Jimmy talks about horse racing, the sad state of professional boxing, praise for Ted Williams, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio. The date is approximate.
The Immortal Bobby JonesThe story of Jones' career from 1930 on. The program's guest is Bobby Jones.
The Incredible Man, Walter HagenJimmy Powers tells stories about the famous golfer, as written by Grantland Rice. The date is approximate.
The Man Who Hates to LoseThe story of Arthur "Greasy" Neal, a famous football player who was excellent in all other sports as well. The date is approximate.
The Mighty MitesStories about coaches at small colleges.." The date is approximate.
The Sports Public and Ted WilliamsDespite the title, Jimmy doesn't mention Ted Williams until six minutes into the program.
The Story of Big Bill TildenJimmy Powers reads from Grantland Rice's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting." Guest Vinnie Richards ("The Boy Wonder Of The Golden Twenties") recalls playing with and against "Big Bill." The date is approximate.
The Story of Jack Dempsey's Early Ring CareerThe date is approximate.
The Uncrowned Champsnull
Through the MistsGranny's musings about sports and life.
Turkey HuntingAn interesting narrative. It's not as easy as it sounds. The date is approximate.
TV and SportGuest Asa Buchnell (Commissioner of the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Association and director of the NCAA TV legislative body). A look at how television has changed sports.
Uncle Remus and Some OthersJimmy Powers reads from Granny's book, "The Tumult and The Shouting."
War Clouds-World War IGranny's adventures in the army during the first war. Well written!
What Makes a CompetitorThe show includes the story of Bobby Thompson's famous 1951 home run.
Writers and PalsGuest Toots Shor remembers Granny and the other who hung out at his bar (which is referred to as a restaurant). Toots describes the date Rice's book was published.