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Moscow 1980, 800m, gold medal

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How true

18/09/2023

Sacheen Littlefeather who refused to accept an Oscar On Marlon Brando behalf in 1973 has finally received and apology from The Academy.
When she stepped on stage at the Oscar’s this is what she said.
“Hello. My name is Sacheen Littlefeather. I'm Apache and I am president of the National Native American Affirmative Image Committee. I'm representing Marlon Brando this evening and he has asked me to tell you in a very long speech, which I cannot share with you presently because of time but I will be glad to share with the press afterwards, that he very regretfully cannot accept this very generous award. And the reasons for this being are the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry – excuse me – and on television in movie reruns, and also with recent happenings at Wounded Knee. I beg at this time that I have not intruded upon this evening and that we will in the future, our hearts and our understandings will meet with love and generosity. Thank you on behalf of Marlon Brando.”
Despite the boos and jeers coming from the audience, she maintained her composure. John Wayne attempted to physically attack her as she exited the platform and had to be restrained by security. By claiming that he was giving the medal on behalf of "all the cowboys shot in all the John Ford Westerns," Clint Eastwood made fun of her. Littlefeather was thereafter put on a Hollywood blacklist and never again engaged in the film business.
On September 17, 2022, Littlefeather will return to the Academy once again as a guest of honor.
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06/09/2023

Elvis and Mary Kathleen Selph riding his 1971 Harley-Davidson FLH-Electra-Glide Motorcycle, on the streets on Memphis (corner of S. Bellevue and S. Parkway) - June 30,1972.

18/08/2023

Madison Square Garden. May 15, 1978.
The fight was billed as one that would catapult Bobby Halpern into contention for a shot at the title. He had served time in prison and the media, including Sports Illustrated, was creating a Cinderella comeback narrative.
I had my own plans! Knocked him out cold; he was on the canvas for three minutes.
It was to be a night of elation for myself, my family and my fans! Turned out this fight catapulted me into contention for an eventual shot.
It’s the highlight of my boxing career and at the same time one of the greatest personal agonies I had to live with. Why? Well, in One More Round I finally tell all including the first of many betrayals that happened that night!
Guy “The Rock” Casale

18/08/2023

🥊 “I boxed Robinson a couple of times. Real tough, and everything I done he done better. I remember the first time I fought him, I went out first, he didn't expect it, I ran across the ring real quick and nailed him real quick, nailed him with a punch right away because I had heard about him, he was just coming up, and I thought I'd nail him quick, hurt him, maybe get a shot at him. As soon as I nailed him he started dancing around and I'm moving, moving in, hitting him in the belly. The first fight they called a split decision. That's why we boxed back a second.
Sugar Ray's got to go down in my book as one of the all-time greats. I mean, the fellow was a great boxer, great puncher, could take a punch and could move. What else do you need for a fighter? His hands look like they go off automatically. You couldn't take chances with him. The guy was a great fighter. What's the use of telling any lies or baloney. I fought him twice. I'd have fought him again. I got some real good paydays.
We drew pretty good.”

Fritzie Zivic

18/08/2023

'The only thing I know is that victory means your opponent lost, defeat means you lost. Either way, someone has got to leave the ring feeling bad. I always thought I would be happy if it could just be a draw. Don't get me wrong, I love victory, but I've run into a lot of nice guys in boxing. I just don't want to see anyone get hurt.'

- Floyd Patterson

08/08/2023

This Sunday you can catch Gobby Holder perform a live acoustic set at The Marquis in Covent Garden from 4pm.

It's free entry and you can expect Slade, her own stuff and some other tunes from your yesteryears that you'll all love to jiggle about to.

Bring a kazoo!!🥳🥳🥳

Photo by Alan Doyle

Gobby Holder Unplugged

07/08/2023

The new book, 'Wild! Wild! Wild! - A People's History Of Slade' is available now...

This is not an official band biography, but a book that captures Slade in performance, in the words of over 300 fans.
Stories from the beginnings of the band, right up to the present day.

With forewords from Suzi Quatro and The Sweet’s Andy Scott, and packed with contributions from a host of celebrity admirers including John Coghlan, Rick Buckler, Gered Mankowitz, Gary Crowley, Miles Hunt, Nik Kershaw and many more.

Written and compiled by music journalist and Slade fan Malcolm Wyatt, the book also includes excerpts from his interviews with Don Powell, Dave Hill and Jim Lea.

It's a high quality, fully illustrated 384 page hardback book, and is thoroughly recommended.

Here is the link to buy:
https://spenwoodbooks.com/product/wild-wild-wild/

07/08/2023

Bacall, Bogart and Kate Hepburn from the film THE AFRICAN QUEEN.

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