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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1923
Page
5
A chaotic stitched summary describes summer training, field repairs, and roster changes across multiple athletic programs. Veterans push for positions while coaching staff plan fall leagues and new facilities. Residents discuss funding, turnout, and upcoming events as the university fields gear up for the season.
Saratoga Springs heavy champion Jack Dempsey completes five weeks of training and plans light work before Friday night defense against Lan Angel Firpo at the Polo Grounds. He expects a tough bout, predicts no knockout, and notes Firpo remains dangerous until the end while sparring partners depart the camp.
In Chicago on September 12, Hewerd Bhmke pitched a no hit game in a win by the New York Yorkers over the Boston Red Sox. The Giants, Pirates, and Braves all posted wins or notable performances, including a homer by Willemehemere and strong pitching by Morrison and Kelly, with scattered details of multiple games across the league.
Atlantic City reports Angel Firpo has finished intense training for the world title bout against Jack Dempsey. Firpo spent a final day with light work including bag work and rope skipping before traveling to New York for the big fight.
New York reports counterfeit tickets for the Firpo versus Leonard boxing match circulated with up to high values. Promoters and ring officials reinforce readiness while preparations include plans for celebrations and a banquet as the bout nears. The piece notes arrests linked to the ticket scam and confirms training updates and promoter optimism for victory.
The page lists numerous names and matchups like Vohere Tues Vike Tedar ipen ate and Frankk Kestele in early rounds. It notes sparring partners, one pound bets, and a rough highlight reel with Firpo Johnson and Joe Stretcher in a blurred wrestling feature.
New York sports fans gear up for a historic heavyweight showdown as Jack Dempsey defends his title against Luis Angel Firpo at the Polo Grounds. Promoter Tex Rickard reports massive crowds, extensive security, and rain contingency plans with wagers on a knockout outcome.
New York hosts routed Boston 19 to 4 as Meusel and Stengel pace offense with two base hits and home run. John Watson rejoined the squad after a suspension and practiced with teammates amid season hopes. Batteries: Scott and Snyder for New York. Barnes, Dendiger, Cooney and E. Smith for Boston.
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 2 in the final game of the series to strengthen its hold on second place. Benton pitched well but early errors allowed three Pirate runs. Morrison limited the Pirates to five hits, two of which were triples, in a competitive game.
The developing story centers on Angel Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight nicknamed Bull of the Pampas, as Latin American fans hope he can topple Dempsey or Reid for a world title. Chile and other South American nations claim a stake in Firpo, with boxing’s reach expanding across the continent despite political chatter and railway-era lore.
Cy Williams of the Phillies hit two balls over the right field wall for his 26th and 27th home runs of the season, lifting Philadelphia to a 3 to 1 victory over Brooklyn. Mitchell shut out Brooklyn until a two on base frame in the ninth when Nets hit a solo homer to save the shutout. Mets played short for Philadelphia and turned in a solid defensive effort.
Coast League coverage from Sacramento notes key players and teams with mentions of Verma, Sait, Lake, Geattie, Loe Angeles, and Koehler. It cites batteries for Shetlenbach and Manna and references a $183 amount in an unclear context.
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