GLMS EVENTS
THIS SPORTING LIFE AUTHOR Kathryn Vance
On Tuesday , April 13 , the CATO Senior group ’ s Derby Prep discussion starred Mr . Billy Reed , longtime sports columnist , author and racing writer . Dr . Charles Oberst introduced Mr . Reed , a familiar face and voice to Kentuckians from local TV , the Courier Journal , the Lexington Herald and Sports Illustrated . Mr . Reed is a Kentucky native and a Transylvania University grad with thousands of columns , appearances and now 53 Derbies under his belt . Dr . Oberst gave high praise to his 18 th and most recent book , “ Last of A BReed .”
In the virtual meeting , Dr . Oberst moderated the conversation with Mr . Reed where he told stories and talked about relationships with several familiar notables such as Sen . Mitch Mc- Connell , former IU basketball coach Bobby Knight , and former UK baseball , basketball player and AD , Mr . C . M . Newton .
After coming home to the Courier Journal from Sports Illustrated in 1972 , Mr . Reed with Mr . Jim Bolus launched an investigation and wrote stories about fixed races in the horse racing industry . The following year , he received the Sigma Delta Chi National Award for General Reporting , beating out the famous writing duo of Woodward and Bernstein .
To hear more of Mr . Reed ’ s fascinating stories and view the meeting in its entirety , please visit vimeo . com / 555355514 .
Upcoming Meetings of the CATO Senior group : All meetings will be held at noon via Zoom
· June 8 - Dr . Robert Arnold , telling the true story of John Wilkes Booth
· July & August - Summer Break
· September 14 - Dr . David Casey , an update on Alzheimer ’ s disease
We ’ re always looking for great speakers on any topic ! If you have any suggestions , please reach out to Dr . Charles Oberst directly or email us at foundation @ glms . org .
Kathryn Vance is the Communication Specialist at the Greater Louisville Medical Society .
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