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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1923
Page
5
The article weighs prospects for the Firpo vs Demspey fight, noting Firpo's rough punching power and Dempsey's experience and stamina. It discusses whether Firpo can outbox the champion and if Dempsey can survive early pressure, with odds leaning toward a decision or knockout closer to the bout.
In New York on September 19 the last legal obstacles to the Dempsey vs Firpo heavyweight title bout were removed. Judge Hegarty denied Harry Wills a temporary injunction, allowing the match to proceed at the Polo Grounds next Friday night amid rising advance ticket sales and intensified training. Experts see Dempsey favored but Firpo’s power and stamina keep him dangerous, with betting odds narrowing from earlier highs.
In Chicago games the New York Giants routed Boston 19 to 4 to extend their NL lead. Pittsburgh shut out Cincinnati 6 to 0 to regain second place while Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 7 to 1. Babe Ruth tied Cy Young for home runs with a 2-run blast as New York beat Boston. Jones nearly pitched a no hit game for the Americans against the Red Sox. Cincinnati’s infield faults helped Pittsburgh’s shutout, boosting their pennant push. In the Pine Grass League Boston Americans pursued Bon Coons as a contract talks continue.
A list of today’s matchups shows Bestog vs New York and HieaRO at Bt. Logie in New York. Other games include Roster Broocher in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and Sacramento Daglané at Salt Lake. Pertiaré meets San Prendiece Beattie in Los Angelic.
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey plans a cautious but powerful strategy against Firpo in Gotham. He aims to avoid openings, land decisive blows, and adjust tactics if Firpo proves tougher than Willard. Dempsey weighed about 192 pounds, expects 194, and wrapped up sparring with several partners despite a lingering cold and brisk Saratoga wind.
Angel Firpo narrows focus as he cuts sparring and road work before facing Jack Dempsey for the world title in New York. Trainer Horatio Lavalle reports Firpo in peak condition as he approaches Friday night combat while sparring partners Johnson Fitzsimmons and McCann endure a punishing, action filled session.
Towncats approve a September 14 benefit dance to aid the Wildcats with proceeds from $1 tickets and ten per cent of the hall price. Monies raised to support the team, with Blue Moon Hall donating the venue and lighting and Rematching committee assisting.
Zev a top American three year old may not start in the international race at Belmont Park next month versus Papyrus. The horse suffered a hoof injury from a pad loss near the finish, but trainer Sam Hildreth says healing should be complete in six weeks. If Zev cannot race, Rialto Untidy My Own and Wilderness are named as alternative contenders in the trials.
In St Paul last night a scheduled ten round welterweight bout ended in a no contest after a seventh round fall over the ropes. Billy Wells of London and Jimmy Jones of Youngstown Ohio suffered injuries with Wells bleeding from a head cut and a back injury while Jones hurt his left leg. The referee halted action after the ringside physician ruled Wells unable to continue. Jones is recognized by the New York boxing commission as the welterweight world champion.
Miles W. Vaughn reports on Argentina’s boxing scene and Tex Rickard’s Buenos Aires bout proposal with Wills and Firpe. He notes local fan passion, big crowds, and strong interest from newspapers, cable services, and bettors, contradicting critics. Buenos Aires has about 2.99 million people eager for fights.
NEW YORK September 14 announced last night the world heavyweight championship match between James J. Firpo and Jack Dempsey. The bout is set for Friday night at the Polo Grounds home of the New York Giants. Purse for Dempsey 47 1 2 percent of gross receipts Firpo 12 1 2 percent. Estimated attendance 5996 receipts 1 750 008. Semi finals Leo States vs Gene Tunney 12 rounds. Preliminaries Jack Burke Bill Need Al Roberts Mike Need Leo Brown Dan Bright. Ticket price 23 29 to 27 59. Referee to be named by state athletic commission.
High school football players report to the high school this afternoon at four. Coach Sy Paulus arrives in the city and Coach Paulie Festerolsy begins organizing equipment for distribution. Practice is expected to start Wednesday with equipment issued in time. Paulus says he is pleased with prospects for a strong team and will strive to field a winning Badgers squad.
Robert Kinsey of San Francisco stunned Philadelphia ace Wallace F Johnson in straight sets on the first day of the 42nd United States lawn tennis championship at Germantown. About 7,660 spectators attended as 64 players began elimination rounds, with nine foreigners advancing.
Pittsburgh wins to move to second in the pennant race as wild fielding and clutch hitting spark a 6 to 4 victory over Cincinnati. Meadows earns the win with support from Scheidt and Traynor while Rawlings and Maranville lead the offense with timely hits and base running.
The Cients exploded for 14 hits and chased Fillingim early as Meusel warmed bases with a ninth inning homer off Frisch. Stengel Jackson and Meusel led with power while Barnes and Bentley pitched, and McNamara contributed in relief for New York.
Jimmy DeForest, veteran trainer, will coach Tiny Jim Herman after his bout with Jack Renault in Omaha. Manager Jack Lewis says DeForest becomes Tiny's fifth tutor, taking charge upon Herman's return after the Renault fight.
Rotarians and Ringoes will meet tonight at the TMCC gym for a preliminary game in the city volleyball tournament. The match starts at 7 20 p m and will be a best of three. Officials expect strong turnout as faculty and students may form teams and additional series are planned.
New York Yankees win their third straight over Boston 8 to 1. Bam Jones pitches 16 2 3 innings without a hit until Barnes breaks it in the seventh. Ruth ties Williams for 35th homer. Mitchell hits a triple for the Red Sox and Meusel Ward drive in runs.
In the first game Lyons Touglas and Trego led with Kremer and Reed. In the second game Jonesr and Baldwin topped Maile and Baker as Wernee Gears and Ritchie powered the defense. Christian and Whitney ended play with a frame called end of eighth to let Vernon catch his train.
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