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Dempsey, Jack

(Encyclopedia) Dempsey, Jack (William Harrison Dempsey), 1895–1983, American boxer, b. Manassa, Colo. Dempsey, called the “Manassa Mauler,” emerged from fights on saloon floors near mining camps to…

Tunney, Gene

(Encyclopedia) Tunney, Gene (James Joseph Tunney), 1898–1978, American boxer, b. New York City. He began boxing in neighborhood clubs as a youngster. In World War I, he served in the U.S. marines and…

Cedric Dempsey

Cedric DempseyBorn: Apr. 14, 1932College sports succeeded Dick Schultz as NCAA executive director (title later changed to president) in 1993 and served until the end of 2002; former athletic…

Jack Dempsey

Jack DempseyBorn: June 24, 1895Boxer world heavyweight champion from 1919-26; lost title to Gene Tunney, then lost “Long Count” rematch in 1927 when he floored Tunney in 7th round but failed…

Crabtree, Lotta

(Encyclopedia) Crabtree, Lotta, 1847–1924, American actress, b. New York City. A protégée of Lola Montez, she became, while still a child, a favorite in California mining camps with her sprightly…

Patrick, Saint

(Encyclopedia) Patrick, Saint, c.385–461, Christian missionary, the Apostle of Ireland, b. Bannavem Taberniae (an unknown place in Britain, possibly near the Severn or in Pembroke). He was one of the…

Croagh Patrick

(Encyclopedia) Croagh PatrickCroagh Patrickkrōˈäpătˈrĭk, krōˈäkh– [key], mountain, 2,510 ft (765 m) high, Co. Mayo, W Republic of Ireland, near Westport Bay. Legend connects it with St. Patrick, and…

Sports Stars: D - F

Bjorn DaehlieChuck DalyJohn DalyStanley DancerBeth DanielAlvin DarkRon DarlingTamas DarnyiLindsay DavenportAl DavisDwight DavisErnie DavisGlenn DavisJohn DavisTerrell DavisDominique DawesPat…