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5 records found for Jack Drees
1957-01-02, , 12 min.
- Les Keiter
- Gene Fullmer
- Jack Drees
- Sugar Ray Robinson
- Ruby Goldstein
- Steve Ellis
- Johnny Addie
- Carmen Basillio
- Tony Anthony
- Gaspar Orgega
- Tiger Jones
Radio broadcast opens with Jack Drees inviting audience to stay tuned to a great Middleweight Championship Boxing Match from Madison Square Garden in New York. 1,700 fans attend. Introductions by ring announcer, Johnny Addie is heard. Fighters in attendance enter the ring to applause. They include, Carmen Basillio, Tony Anthony, Gaspar Ortega, and Tiger Jones. Addie explains rules at center of the ring to Robinson and Fullmer. NOTE: Steve Ellis gives the blow-by-blow report from ringside. The referee is Ruby Goldstein. Only the fifteenth round is recorded of this Middleweight Championship of the world between Sugar Ray Robinson and Gene Fullmer. Steve Ellis gives the blow-by-blow report from ringside. The referee is Ruby Goldstein. The 15th round is heard (a few edits exist in this final round recording, but not significant). Gene Fullmer wins by decision, announced by Johnny Addie. Interviews with Robinson and Goldstein occur after the fight. NOTE 2: Interestingly, this fight was blacked out in New York. No television broadcasting was permitted. It did air on Connecticut TV Channel 8 WNHC out of New Haven. From New York at 10pm SPORTS PARADE aired with Les Keiter kept viewers posted with spot reports interspersed with general sports films. However, ABC channel 7 in New York did allow viewers to see the final decision after the end of the 15th round. NOTE 3: This match was originally scheduled to occur on December 12, 1956, but was postponed.
#270: A 1960'S RADIO BROADCAST ADDITION: THE FLOYD PATTERSON VS. SONNY LISTON FIRST WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
Order1962-09-25, WABC, 65 min.
- Chris Schenkel
- Floyd Patterson
- Howard Cosell
- Rocky Marciano
- Gene Fullmer
- Joe Louis
- Mickey Allen
- Sonny Liston
- Barney Ross
- James Braddock
- Jack Drees
Howard Cosell and Rocky Marciano broadcast live radio network boxing coverage. Pre-fight interviews with Sonny Liston, Barney Ross, Joe Louis, James Braddock, Gene Fullmer and Floyd Patterson. Predictions are heard on the outcome of the fight from many sports columnists at ring side in Comiskey Park in Chicago. Jack Drees calls the fight round by round. Mickey Allen sings the National Anthem prior to the 2 minutes, 6 seconds first round knockout of Patterson by the new Heavyweight Champion, Sonny Liston. Post-fight comments from all, including Floyd Patterson's mother. There is a TRIG Deodorant commercial by Chris Schenkel and from Liston's dressing room, Sonny comments regarding a return match.
#16989: BELMONT STAKES, THE
Order1964-06-06, CBS, min.
The 1964 Belmont Stakes run at Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park, NY. The race was won by Quadrangle with Manuel Ycaza aboard. Jack Whitaker makes the trophy presentation. Chris Schenkel and Jack Drees report.
1965-03-06, WABC, 1 min.
Jack Drees reports on the golf tournament being played in Pensacola, Florida. Host: Hal Simms.
#8355: JACK DREES ON SPORTS
Order1967-03-12, WROW, 30 min.
Sports radio show examining the lives of former professional athletes. Where Is He Now? Larry French. On this radio broadcast, sportscaster Jack Drees examines the life of former Major League baseball pitcher Larry French, one time Brooklyn Dodger pitcher during the 1941 season.