Bullish on sports dreamers, doers Jul 13, 2008
Dozens of sidewalk medallions commemorate the early parades, such as the salute to Charles Lindbergh in 1927, and Schwalb considers it great karma that the lone two markers for sports parades (golfer Bobby Jones and swimmer Gertrude Ederle) are both in front of the museum. "We also have a photo of Jesse Owens in a convertible during his parade in 1936 that was taken directly in front of our building," said Schwalb. (Boston Globe)
Taylor a 'Dancing' fool if he quits football May 25, 2008
Athletes have been trying to break into Hollywood since English Channel conqueror Gertrude Ederle appeared in the silent film "Swim, Girl, Swim,'' in 1927. Ederle's 1924 Olympic teammate, Johnny Weissmuller, later became more famous for being Tarzan than anything he did in the water.ALSO ON THIS STORYTaylor can take heart that at least some football players can carry their Screen Actors Guild cards without fear of embarrassment. Jim Brown announced his retirement at the same time he was... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Taylor shouldn't quit day job May 25, 2008
Athletes have been trying to break into Hollywood since English Channel conqueror Gertrude Ederle appeared in the silent film Swim, Girl, Swim, in 1927. Ederle's 1924 Olympic teammate, Johnny Weissmuller, later became more famous for being Tarzan than anything he did in the water. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
'Hard Call' by John McCain is the right call Mar 17, 2008
Nobody ever told swimmer Gertrude Ederle that she couldn t do something. It was a sure-fire way to make sure Gertie did it. (Westerly Sun, RI)
United States Dec 30, 2007
Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, against the advice of her coach. Read his Hard Call: Great Decisions and the People Who Made Them and you wonder what on earth a McCain administration would look like. (Guardian Unlimited)
WNBA proof womens pro sports still a niche May 19, 2007
That would be Gertrude Ederle, who thrilled the nation when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel in 1926, and was given a ticker-tape parade that drew millions. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
As WNBA begins 11th season, women's pro sports remain a niche May 18, 2007
That would be Gertrude Ederle, who thrilled the nation when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel in 1926, and was given a ticker-tape parade that drew millions. Wonder who is the most popular female athlete today. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
* Sports Briefs Jul 24, 2006
4km in 5 hours, 6 minutes, 48 seconds on Friday, breaking the old mark of 7:11, set by Gertrude Ederle on June 15, 1925. A holder of 11 Australian and world records, van Wisse chose this swim because Ederle, an American, was her childhood hero. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sports Briefs: Roddick, Blake in RCA final Jul 23, 2006
Van Wisse, 37, covered the 22 miles in 5 hours, 6 minutes, 48 seconds Friday, breaking the old mark of 7:11, set by Gertrude Ederle on June 15, 1925. Soccer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Swimmer Tammy van Wisse breaks record Jul 22, 2006
Van Wisse, who is from Melbourne, broke the 81-year-old record held by American swim legend Gertrude Ederle for the 35km swim ... "Gertrude Ederle was a woman I admired for her 'never say die' attitude and amazing perseverance," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
