Dempsey Remains Iconic at 77 as Fans Seek Autographs
New York AP report chronicles Jack Dempsey’s 77th birthday weekend at his Broadway restaurant. The former champion greets fans, reflects on a career that built boxing’s early million-dollar era, and comments on modern fighters and the sport’s clubs.
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Olympic Hopefuls In Tuneup At Rose Festival Saturday
Olympic trials loom as a strong USA contingent gathers for the Portland Rose Festival meet at Mt. Hood CC in Gresham. Notables include Steve Prefontine, Frank Shorter, Al Feuerbach, George Woods, Randy Matson, Mike Keogh, Sid Sink, Arnie Robinson, Randy Williams, Fred Luke, Russ Francis, Tom Von Ruden, and Chuck LaBenz.
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Quarry Aims to Outsmart Foster in Vegas Titles Bout
Mike Quarry 21 faces light heavyweight champion Bob Foster in Las Vegas Convention Center for the 175 pound title. Quarry and his brother Jerry, a former manager, are underdogs at 4 to 1. He plans to use speed and ring craft to outthink and outpoint Foster beyond 14 or 15 rounds.
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Ruston Hosts Cincinnati Reds Tryout Camp
The Cincinnati Reds will conduct a tryout camp at Legion Park in Ruston on June 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Players must bring complete uniforms and cover their own expenses. American Legion participants need written permission from their legion coach or commander.
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