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Real Sports Comics #1 (1948)

Hillman · 1948 · 53 pages

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Contains 8 stories
The Michigan Assassin
12 pp · biography; sports
Stanley Ketchel

Stanley Ketchel rose from poverty on a Michigan farm to become a bare-knuckle fighter in Butte, Montana saloons, earning his fearsome reputation through relentless aggression and devastating power. As he climbed the ranks—defeating all comers and claiming the middleweight championship—the ambitious young fighter attracted the attention of managers eager to capitalize on his talent and fierce fighting spirit. This is the story of how a determined kid with nothing but his fists built himself into a legendary champion.

The Great Rube
6 pp · biography; sports
Rube Waddell

A St. Louis Browns pitcher faces an uphill battle against the legendary Rube Waddell of the Athletics, and with his job on the line, he and his friend Pete devise a scheme to gain an edge before their crucial matchup. What unfolds is a lesson in the Great Rube's extraordinary talent and unshakeable spirit—one that doesn't quite go the way Joe and Pete had planned.

Football Is Born
7 pp · non-fiction; history; sports

This engaging chronicle traces football's unlikely origins back to medieval England, where English workers kicking around a Danish skull sparked a game that would eventually captivate the nation—though not before running afoul of kings, evolving from crude skull-kicking to inflated bladders, and nearly disappearing under royal bans. Watch as the sport transforms over centuries from a violent free-for-all to a regulated pastime, and see how a resourceful Rugby player's improvisation in the mid-1800s introduces a new twist that changes the game forever.

Fury on Ice
5 pp · sports

In 1944 Montreal, a sportswriter sits down with the captain of the Montreal Canadiens to chronicle the team's storied history—from its founding in 1909 by sports promoter George Kendall, through legendary players like Howie Morenz and George Vezina, to their rise as one of hockey's dominant dynasties. The captain traces the Canadiens' journey across triumphs and tragedy, including a devastating influenza outbreak that claimed the life of star defenseman Joe Hall and later led to the team's sale to Joe Hart, under whose stewardship they've claimed multiple Stanley Cups. As the conversation wraps up in the dressing room after a win over Toronto, the writer leaves inspired by a team built on fighting spirit and excellence.

Fast Company
1 pp

At Madison Square Garden on February 22, 1936, two of track's greatest milers—Glenn Cunningham, the world-record holder, and Gene Venzke—square off in a 1500-meter race where only one can claim victory. As the final stretch unfolds, Cunningham's record is under siege, and Venzke makes his move in a finish so close it will rewrite the record books. Both runners achieve the extraordinary, but only one takes home the crown.

The Man Who Slapped John L. Sullivan
5 pp · sports

John L. Sullivan, the world's heavyweight champion and Boston Strongboy, lives up to his fearless reputation—until one night in a tavern when a stranger challenges his boasts and delivers blow after blow to the cocky fighter, leaving everyone stunned. When Sullivan's companions demand to know why he didn't fight back, the champion reveals a secret that changes everything about what they've just witnessed.

Jai Alai Lightning on a Court
1 pp · sports

A look at jai alai, the lightning-fast Pyrenees sport that's faster than tennis and deadlier than football or lacrosse—where a ball harder than a baseball travels at speeds so great it can seriously injure or kill a player on impact. This feature traces the game's origins, court setup, and demanding techniques, revealing why players begin training as young as six and why few can continue past their mid-twenties.

Burn Up the Road
8 pp · sports

Red Killian has had a lifelong obsession with speed—from motorcycles on his upstate New York farm to the thrilling world of auto racing—and after a chance encounter at a state fair, he joins a race team as a mechanic, learning the trade from his mentor Whitey. When tragedy strikes, Red gets his shot behind the wheel, and Joe, a seasoned racing man, offers him the ultimate opportunity: to drive Joe's newly purchased car in the grueling 500-mile Indianapolis Speed Classic. With five months to prepare, Red is ready to chase the dream that's driven him since childhood.

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