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Issue: Sports Action #13
Publication Date: July 1952
 
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Rating: Authorized A. C. M. P. Conforms to the Comics Code
Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Sports Action Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Authorized A. C. M. P. Conforms to the Comics Code
Content Items: 7 (5 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Home Run King... or Heel?

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Lew Andrews; Lefty
When Lew first joins the Panthers he brags about his abilities, then fails to meet his own hype. The crowds turn on Lew and when he finally becomes a great player he continues to resent how he was treated; he leaves baseball to fight in World War II.
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Strangle-Hold!

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Jim; Marty Long; Mr. Jackson; Phil Long; Henny; Arabian Leroux; Gorilla
Marty becomes a professional wrestler to pay for his mother's medical expenses but keeps his career a secret from her. Marty becomes increasingly violent in the ring until Gorilla warns him it will eventually lead to a career-ending injury. When Marty's mother learns about his wrestling she supports him.
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A Matter of Punch!

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Flash in the Pan!

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Tom Dorgan; Buff Dorgan; Ansen Hall; Keats
Retired player Buff helps get his son Tom into baseball but is disappointed by his son's performance on the field and finally dies of a heart attack. After his death, Tom finally improves his game.
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Too Hot to Handle

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Slim Overmire; Della; Bud Holbrook
During a hot-rod race Slim crashes into Bud's vehicle and nearly kills him. Slim is banned from racing but Bud encourages Slim to try again and helps him resume his career.
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