The Woman Who Wrote Sports to Win | Vancouver News

In 1961, tough-talking journalist Evelyn Caldwell—writing under the pen name Penny Wise—lost a bet to a sports writer and was forced to cover sports for three days. Instead of backing down, she turned it into comedy, mocking athletes with wit that became her signature. Known for fighting fiercely for her byline—once gluing her editor’s head to remind him she wrote the front-page story—Caldwell used her consumer column to push real change, like bringing margarine back to shelves. She also outsmarted the system by landing jaw-dropping assignments: Berlin, Korea, Russia, even sharing a bathroom stall with Queen Elizabeth II. From Elvis to Khrushchev, she broke barriers with humor, grit, and a little “piss and vinegar.” Her legacy? Proof that sharp wit and tenacity can rewrite the rules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d319f9928431490