Word: weinert
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Dates: during 1923-1923
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...Philadelphia, "his eyes blazing and his jaw clenched," his flailing right resistless if unscientific, frugal Firpo battered Charles Weinert (of Newark) into pitiful unconsciousness in two rounds...
...Weinert, who entered the ring 24 pounds lighter than his hirsute antagonist, made the mistake (in the first round) of goading Firpo with a clever left. Cleverness is just what Firpo detests. Bull-like, Firpo favors charging. He charged, and floored Weinert. He floored him thrice again. He then knocked Weinert out. Inexpensive training was vindicated...
...business. The inside of his hand, too, is unique. The palm itches more severely than any other fighter's. At present Firpo is making dollars knocking down " set-ups." Last week he disposed of Joe Burke, of Detroit, in two rounds at Grand Rapids. He fights Charlie Weinert in Philadelphia, Aug. 13. Meanwhile he is on an exhibition tour...