L.H. Gregory - Revision history

Ric at 03:21, 1 May 2008

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	'''William Lair Hill Gregory''' (May 18, 1886 – August 15, 1975) was the longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from 1914 until 1973 (editor from 1921). From around 1927 until his career ended, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports fans.		'''William Lair Hill Gregory''' (May 18, 1886 – August 15, 1975) was the longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from 1914 until 1973 (editor from 1921). From around 1927 until his career ended, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports fans.

	~~Gregroy~~ was born in Portland to local attorney William M. Gregory and Lenore Sparks Gregory in 1886, Gregory attended the University of Washington before returning to Portland. He began his sportswriting career for the Oregon Journal, and moved to The Oregonian in 1914 when they offered him a $5 a week raise over his $25 a week salary at the Journal.		Gregory was born in Portland to local attorney William M. Gregory and Lenore Sparks Gregory in 1886, Gregory attended the University of Washington before returning to Portland. He began his sportswriting career for the Oregon Journal, and moved to The Oregonian in 1914 when they offered him a $5 a week raise over his $25 a week salary at the Journal.

	Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that carries on to this day in Oregon sports. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:		Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that carries on to this day in Oregon sports. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:

Matt at 02:06, 1 May 2008

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	'''William Lair Hill Gregory''' (May 18, 1886 – August 15, 1975) was the longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from 1914 until 1973 (editor from 1921). From around 1927 until his career ended, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports fans.		'''William Lair Hill Gregory''' (May 18, 1886 – August 15, 1975) was the longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from 1914 until 1973 (editor from 1921). From around 1927 until his career ended, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports fans.

	Gregroy was born in Portland to local attorney William M. Gregory and Lenore Sparks Gregory in ~~1885~~, Gregory attended the University of Washington before returning to Portland. He began his sportswriting career for ~~the~~ the Oregon Journal, and moved to The Oregonian in 1914 when they offered him a $5 a week raise over his $25 a week salary at the Journal.		Gregroy was born in Portland to local attorney William M. Gregory and Lenore Sparks Gregory in 1886, Gregory attended the University of Washington before returning to Portland. He began his sportswriting career for the Oregon Journal, and moved to The Oregonian in 1914 when they offered him a $5 a week raise over his $25 a week salary at the Journal.

	Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that ~~still lingers today~~. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:		Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that carries on to this day in Oregon sports. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:

	*''Webfoots'' and later ''Ducks'' which became the nickname for the University of Oregon		*''Webfoots'' and later ''Ducks'' which became the nickname for the University of Oregon
	*''Beavers'' which became the nickname for Oregon State University
	*''Tall Firs'' for the 1939 NCAA Basketball Championship Team at Oregon.		*''Tall Firs'' for the 1939 NCAA Basketball Championship Team at Oregon.
	*''Black Tornado'' for Medford High School sports teams, after he wrote, "From out of the south, Medford swept over the field like a Black Tornado ..."		*''Black Tornado'' for Medford High School sports teams, after he wrote, "From out of the south, Medford swept over the field like a Black Tornado ..."

Matt at 21:06, 28 April 2008

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	'''~~Born~~''': May 16, 1886~~<br>~~		'''William Lair Hill Gregory''' (May 18, 1886 – August 15, 1975) was the longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from 1914 until 1973 (editor from 1921). From around 1927 until his career ended, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports fans.
	''~~'Died~~'''~~: August 1975 in Portland, OR~~, ~~USA~~

	~~Longtime editor~~ and ~~sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from the late 1910s~~, ~~until around~~ the ~~time~~ of ~~his death~~. ~~From around 1927 until~~ his career ~~ended~~, ~~Gregory wrote~~ a ~~column in the Oregonian which appeared six days~~ a week ~~called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing~~ the ~~attention of sports fans~~.		Gregroy was born in Portland to local attorney William M. Gregory and Lenore Sparks Gregory in 1885, Gregory attended the University of Washington before returning to Portland. He began his sportswriting career for the the Oregon Journal, and moved to The Oregonian in 1914 when they offered him a $5 a week raise over his $25 a week salary at the Journal.

	Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that still lingers today. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:		Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that still lingers today. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:
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	*''Iron Immortals'' for the 1933 Oregon State Football Team that held #1 ranked USC to a tie at Portland's Multnomah Stadium		*''Iron Immortals'' for the 1933 Oregon State Football Team that held #1 ranked USC to a tie at Portland's Multnomah Stadium
	*''Old Salt'' his nickname for West Coast boxing man [[Joe Waterman]], a nickname that he coined in the late '20s that stuck with Waterman throughout his career.		*''Old Salt'' his nickname for West Coast boxing man [[Joe Waterman]], a nickname that he coined in the late '20s that stuck with Waterman throughout his career.
			*''Johnny Pesky'', the name he created for local Portland Beaver baseball star John Paveskovich, prior to his moving on to a succesfull career with the Boston Red Sox.
	Gregory would usually cover Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fights. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.		Gregory would usually cover Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fights. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.

Ric at 01:14, 25 January 2006

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	*''Black Tornado'' for Medford High School sports teams, after he wrote, "From out of the south, Medford swept over the field like a Black Tornado ..."		*''Black Tornado'' for Medford High School sports teams, after he wrote, "From out of the south, Medford swept over the field like a Black Tornado ..."
	*''Iron Immortals'' for the 1933 Oregon State Football Team that held #1 ranked USC to a tie at Portland's Multnomah Stadium		*''Iron Immortals'' for the 1933 Oregon State Football Team that held #1 ranked USC to a tie at Portland's Multnomah Stadium
	*''Old Salt'' his nickname for West Coast boxing man [[Joe Waterman]], a nickname that he coined in the late 20's that stuck with Waterman throughout his career.		*''Old Salt'' his nickname for West Coast boxing man [[Joe Waterman]], a nickname that he coined in the late '20s that stuck with Waterman throughout his career.

	Gregory would usually cover Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fights. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.		Gregory would usually cover Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fights. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.

Matt: proofread

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	'''Died''': August 1975 in Portland, OR, USA		'''Died''': August 1975 in Portland, OR, USA

	Longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from the late 1910s, until around the time of his death. From around 1927 until his career ended, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports ~~fan~~.		Longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from the late 1910s, until around the time of his death. From around 1927 until his career ended, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports fans.

	Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that still ~~carries on to this day~~. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:		Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that still lingers today. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:

	*''Webfoots'' and later ''Ducks'' which became the nickname for the University of Oregon		*''Webfoots'' and later ''Ducks'' which became the nickname for the University of Oregon

Matt: birth and death dates

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birth and death dates

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	Longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from the late 1910s, until around ~~1973~~. From around 1927 until ~~he ended~~ his career ~~during the 70s~~, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports fan.		'''Born''': May 16, 1886<br>
			'''Died''': August 1975 in Portland, OR, USA

			Longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from the late 1910s, until around the time of his death. From around 1927 until his career ended, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports fan.

	Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that still carries on to this day. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:		Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that still carries on to this day. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:

Ric: HoF link

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HoF link

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	Gregory would usually cover Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fights. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.		Gregory would usually cover Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fights. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.

	In 1983, Gregory was inducted into both the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Oregon Newspaper Hall of Fame.		In 1983, Gregory was inducted into both the [[Oregon Sports Hall of Fame]] and Oregon Newspaper Hall of Fame.

	[[Category:Boxing Media\|Gregory, L.H.]]		[[Category:Boxing Media\|Gregory, L.H.]]

Matt at 18:10, 22 March 2005

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	*''Tall Firs'' for the 1939 NCAA Basketball Championship Team at Oregon.		*''Tall Firs'' for the 1939 NCAA Basketball Championship Team at Oregon.
	*''Black Tornado'' for Medford High School sports teams, after he wrote, "From out of the south, Medford swept over the field like a Black Tornado ..."		*''Black Tornado'' for Medford High School sports teams, after he wrote, "From out of the south, Medford swept over the field like a Black Tornado ..."
	*''Iron Immortals' for the 1933 Oregon State Football Team that held #1 ranked USC to a tie at Portland's Multnomah Stadium		*''Iron Immortals'' for the 1933 Oregon State Football Team that held #1 ranked USC to a tie at Portland's Multnomah Stadium
	*''Old Salt'' his nickname for West Coast boxing man [[Joe Waterman]], a nickname that he coined in the late 20's that stuck with Waterman throughout his career.		*''Old Salt'' his nickname for West Coast boxing man [[Joe Waterman]], a nickname that he coined in the late 20's that stuck with Waterman throughout his career.

	Gregory would usually Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor ~~fight~~. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.		Gregory would usually cover Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fights. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.

			In 1983, Gregory was inducted into both the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Oregon Newspaper Hall of Fame.

	[[Category:Boxing Media\|Gregory, L.H.]]		[[Category:Boxing Media\|Gregory, L.H.]]

Matt at 07:09, 22 March 2005

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	Gregory would usually Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fight. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.		Gregory would usually Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fight. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.

	[[Boxing Media\|Gregory, L.H.]]		[[Category:Boxing Media\|Gregory, L.H.]]

Matt at 07:08, 22 March 2005

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Longtime editor and sports writer for the ''Portland Oregonian'' from the late 1910s, until around 1973. From around 1927 until he ended his career during the 70s, Gregory wrote a column in the Oregonian which appeared six days a week called "Greg's Gossip." Gregory usually covered the local sports scene, and whatever national events that were drawing the attention of sports fan.

Gregory was a master at coming up with nicknames, a legacy that still carries on to this day. Amongst the nicknames credited to him are:

*''Webfoots'' and later ''Ducks'' which became the nickname for the University of Oregon
*''Beavers'' which became the nickname for Oregon State University
*''Tall Firs'' for the 1939 NCAA Basketball Championship Team at Oregon.
*''Black Tornado'' for Medford High School sports teams, after he wrote, "From out of the south, Medford swept over the field like a Black Tornado ..."
*''Iron Immortals' for the 1933 Oregon State Football Team that held #1 ranked USC to a tie at Portland's Multnomah Stadium
*''Old Salt'' his nickname for West Coast boxing man [[Joe Waterman]], a nickname that he coined in the late 20's that stuck with Waterman throughout his career.

Gregory would usually Portland's big boxing matches, deferring to other writers for minor fight. He would cover the sport much more extensively during Joe Waterman's stint in Portland during World War II. His column frequently would catch up with old fighters after their careers were done, whether it be a club fighter or a popular headliner like Leo Lomski.

[[Boxing Media|Gregory, L.H.]]