Dempsey Versus Firpo Fights for World Title in 1923
The postwar era crowned Jack Dempsey as a world heavyweight icon through a wild 1923 Polo Grounds defense against Luis Angel Firpo. Firpo floored Dempsey early, then Dempsey rallied, dropped Firpo seven times, and finished with a second round knockout at 58 seconds despite heavy pressure.
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America
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
New York Polo Grounds
Luis Angel Firpo
Pampas
Firpo
Dempsey and Tunney Rivalry Ends Championship Era
From Manassa to Madison Square and Soldier Field, Jack Dempsey's rise to fame with Kearns and Rickard led to defenses against Willard Carpentier and Tunney. The famous rematch at Soldier Field ended with Tunney retaining the title after a delayed neutral corner that doomed Dempsey's bid to reclaim the belt. Dempsey retired in 1932.
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William Harrison Dempsey
Manassa
Colorado
Dempsey
Jack
Doc’’ Kearns
San Francisco
Kearns
Jess Willard
Tex Rickard
Georges Carpentier
France
Carpentier
Jack Sharkey
Tunney
Sharkey
Chicago
Soldier Field
Dempsey-Tunney
Willard
Firpo
Gene
Tigers Optimistic as Designated Hitter Hopes Rise
Detroit managers Jim Campbell and Billy Martin project a strong season with designated hitters. Frank Howard Gates Brown Al Kaline and Duke Sims loom as options while Mickey Lolich anchors the rotation and Eddie Brinkman aims for a steady defense after back surgery. Offensive slumps from Northrup Horton McAuliffe and Rodriguez tempered last year’s batting.
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Martin
Tigers
Frank Howard
Gates Brown
al Kaline
Tony Taylor
Duke Sims
Kaline
Jim Northup
Howard
Detroit
Northrup
Willie Horton
Dick McAuliffe
Aurelio Rodriguez
Campbell
Mickey Lolich
Eddie Brinkman
Rodriguez
Bill Freehan
Sims
Horse Racing Result Card Sees Several Payouts Across Ten Races
Seventeen entries show a mix of winners and lucrative Exacta payoffs. Notable results include Third Countess Truth, Fourth Family Trouble and Supreme, with Exacta payouts ranging from modest to rich like a three-ticket $9,763.20 for the Big Exacta. Multiple horses listed with riders and some weather notes.
Old Days Oldtimers Love Spring Training in Florida
AP notes spring training is described as a senior citizens picnic with sunny afternoons in Florida, highlighting relaxed activity and cheerful routines for older players and fans. The piece frames the season as a leisurely, social pastime rather than strenuous competition.
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Florida
Babe Ruth League registration and tryouts planned in Frederick
Registration for boys aged 13 to 15 for the Frederick Babe Ruth League will be held Saturday March 24 1973 in the Frederick High School cafeteria lobby from 9 to 11 AM with birth certificates. Tryouts at Huskey Park set for March 24 1973 1 PM for 13 year olds and March 3 1973 for 14 and 15 year olds at 5 PM March 26 and 27 respectively. A Sylvania 18 inch portable color TV will be raffled June 2 1973 to raise funds for 120 players in an 84 game season and three All Star teams.
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Frederick
Frederick Hig School
Huskey Park
Highland Street
Abe Frederick
Babe Ruth League, Inc
Bob Dalley Jr
Staubach Bitter Over Redskins Remarks After Loss
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach returned to Cincinnati to address a salesmen meeting and visit Purcell High School. He said he is bitter about the 26-3 playoff loss to Washington and objected to Redskins remarks praising Staubach starting over Craig Morton, calling for pride and saying the team must pay its debt to themselves.
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Cincinnati
Dallas Cowboys
Roger Staubach
Washington Redskins
Staubach
Cincinnati Purcell High School
Cowboys
Redskins
Craig Morton
Deaf Playoff Win Headlines Carolinas Dominance
The favored Carolinas team defeated Deaf Basketball Tournament rivals 78 to 49 at West Frederick on Friday night. In first round action Hampton outscored Baltimore Silent Social Cub 78 to 40, while Capital City Association beat Birmingham 2-0 by forfeit and Silent Baltimore Origue club fell 67-60. Potomac defeated Capital Association 73-9, Frederick forfeited to Miami, and MVAD beat Atlanta 56-47. Frederick will face MVAD at 10:20 a.m. with the Carolinas meeting Potomac at p.m.
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Carolinas
West Frederick
Hampton
Baltimore Silent Social Cub
Capital City Association of the
Birmingham
Baltimore Origue Club
Potomac
Capital Association
Frederick
Miami
MVAD
Atlanta
Unitas to Appear in Frederick Today
Johnny Unitas former Colts quarterback will appear at Pappy's Family Pub Frederick Towne Mall from 1 to 4 p.m. He will chat sign autographs and pose for photos. Local owner Pete Ketukas calls the event a pleasure for Frederick.
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Frederick
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colt
Pappy's
Frederick Towne Mall
Johnny U
San Diego
Colts
Chargers
Louisville University
Hagerstown
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Ofeneral
Jim Campbean
Billy Martin
Royal Price
Espinosa
Suckers
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Charles Town
Sally Dilly
Peter
Upp
Countess Truth
Marinacdo
Johnston
Magical Jun
Roberts
Family Trouble
Hawne
Supreme
Lewis
Peters
Exacta
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Sailor Away
Castaneda
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Mabel Mabel
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Hasty Betsy HS Avid Lover
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Andy
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Redbird
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Stan
Kos
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New York
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Mike Kekich
Kenneth Singleton
Singleton
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Yanks
Cubs
Disney World
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Ncces
George Allen
Tri-State Water Co., Inc
Complete Water Treating Service
W. Patrick St. Frederick, Md
Tire Service
Wistern Maryland General Tire CO. Inc
East South Street
Frederick Bride Works
Crouse
Tennessee
Southern Basement Waterproofing CO
Williamson Road
N.E
Roanoke
Virginia
Verve
Ford Lown & Gadsden
Frederick Equipirent CO
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Mwy
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Non Tay
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Yamaha
BSA
Suzuki
Triumph
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