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Gary P. West ’67 C15 is co—author of “Kentuclq Colonels of Tess Collins ’78 C15 has written “Helen of Troy,” a novel of
the American Basketball Association,” a book that gives an in— mythic mischief that is a quirlq and lively
side look at one of the most intriguing times retelling of the classic Greek legend in small— , ,1 . _.
in the history of professional basketball, when town America. Helen Ramsey and her good— ”t” 61
KentUCkg LOUiSVille participated in the ABA for nine old—boy husband, Rudy, fight like caged ., .
#3,... years and even won a championship. The in— roosters. When their bachelor neighbor be— 0f *1 ~
9111:,‘11'f‘1lg " formation is presented largely through the comes Helen’s confidant, rumors spread and Tr _.
rm 3.1521331. .1501:an retelling of the experiences of Lloyd “Pinlq” sides square off until the entire town joins "' 0y
1111;52‘m‘“ ~11... “ Gardner, co—author of the book, and trainer the ruckus. After Helen is kidnapped by ‘ * ”i ”W ,. a 11
& for the team, which was in existence be— her would—be lover, Rudy resorts to a r ”M 1 4% ’ i
i“ tween 1967 to 1 976. His role in the organi— clever Trojan Horse stratagem, and Helen " " /... ‘ 1 1
1.1%. Story ‘nd zation allowed him close proximity to the wages awar worthy of a goddess. But will TESS a _
of a Team Le“ Ben '11. co aches, fans, other team owners and play— even that be enough to triumph over the 0”",8
GARY P. D“ 6%“ ers. The Kentucky Colonels, once owned gossip of a small—town Cassandra;> '
WEST by Joe and Mam1e Gregory, later was Collms grew up as a coal miner s granddaughter and was raised
owned by a group that included John Y. Brown in the southeastern crater town of Middlesboro. She says livingin
Jr., StuartJay, David Grissom, David Jones and Wendell a crater made for bad TV reception and after the town’s only
Cherry. Although the team showcased some of the best players movie theatre burned down, she spent most her time in a one
in the world, such as Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore, the organi— room Carnegie Library reading everything she could get her
zation came to an end in June 1976. Gardner went on to be a hands on. Eventually, this led to her writing several books, includ—
teacher, athletic trainer and assistant basketball coach at ing “The Law of Revenge,” “The Law of the Dead,” and “The Law
Fairdale High School. of Betrayal.” She also has written a nonfiction book called “How
West lives in Bowling Green and also published “King Kelly Theater Managers Manage,” which is published by Rowman and
Coleman: Kentucky’s Greatest Basketball Legend” in 2009. Littlefield’s Scarecrow Press.
Acclaim Press BearCat Press
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Osvaldo Di Paolo ’ 1 1 AS is the author Paul W Murphey ’75 C15 has written Robert G. Simpson ’74 ED has writ—
of “Cadaveres En El Armario” (“Cadav— “Living Life, Facing Death,” a book that of— ten “Childhood Memories of the 1950’s:
ers in the Closet”), a book written in fers a reflective perspective on how dying A Nostalgic Look at the Last Decade of
Spanish which looks at how the stability fits into our living, whether we are facing Innocence,” which is a humorous ac—
of society in Argentina can be gauged by our own death or that of a loved one. count of a boy who grew up in Louisville
the types of books and television pro— at a time when the world did not intrude
grams people are interested in. Amazon on people’s lives through television.
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Teseo Kindle edition
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“Sweet, Sweet Sorghum: Kentucky’s
Donia Friar Lawson ’93 PHA has Golden Wonder,” a book that offers tasty Anthony 0. Viegbesie ’83 AG is the
written “Always,” a fictional novel that bits of information about this caramel author of “Our Faults: Conversations
features University of Kentuclq phar— syrup’s origins, cultivation, nutrition and on the State of Affairs in Modern Black
macy students and the central Kentucky uses. America,” a book that is meant to spark
area in a suspenseful story that features meaningful dialogue to educate, sup—
love, betrayal and faith. CreateSpace port and promote America’s black com—
www.amazon.com munities.
Tate Publishing
www.tatepublishing.com CreateSpace
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