Roller derby rivals

Description:

It's 1948 in New York City. A legendary high-speed, hard-hitting rivalry on the Roller Derby track is about to be witnessed by a packed arena at the 69th Regiment ArmoryNand for the first time, thousands of television viewers. Here is the story of Gerry Murray and Midge OToughie Brasuhn, O two pioneering athletes at the dawn of televised sports.

subjects: Roller skaters,  Roller derby,  Women roller skaters,  Juvenile literature,  Biography,  Women,  Women athletes,  Athletes, juvenile literature,  Roller skating,  Roller skating, juvenile literature,  Roller derbies

People: Toughie Brasuhn (1923-1971),  Gerry Murray

Places: United States,  New York