Roller derby rivals

Sue Macy

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.