America's Best Retro Escapes | Travel and Leisure Magazine

"And with old-timey options available across the country, even the most cost-conscious traveler can find a retro retreat a short distance away. Maybe a spin around a 1930s dance hall will put you back in the swing of things. Or perhaps a 1980s-era roller-derby match at L.A. Derby Dolls will help get out some of that AIG-related aggression."

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Win Free Derby Dolls Tickets (plus a special bonus prize) | Los Angeles Metblogs

"If you’ve learned anything about me since I began writing for MetBlogs, it’s that at heart, I am still an adolescent. No…wait. If you’ve learned two things about me, it’s that I’m still an adolescent and I love the L.A. Derby Dolls. And our chief weapon is surprise. Suprise and fear. Come in again…"

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Punk Rope with Janis Choplin and the Buzzcocks | Los Angeles Metblogs

"One thing I love about our hometown Los Angeles Derby Dolls (LADD) is their DIY attitude and unique approach to athleticism, which is punctuated by the fact that the Dolls are now hosting Punk Rope every Wednesday, led by Janis Choplin, captain of the Fight Crew."

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CCA to Honor ‘Treasures’ This Week | LA Downtown News

"With honorees ranging from a medical group to a famed local boxer, the Central City Associationis hosting the 15th annual Treasures of Los Angeles luncheon on Thursday, April 9.

The award pays tribute to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community. The 2009 recipients, who will be honored from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, at 404 S. Figueroa St., are boxing champ Oscar De La Hoya, Kaiser Permanente, sportscaster Jim Hill, the Los Angeles Community College District, Dodger star Don Newcombe and the L.A. Derby Dolls. The CCA’s City of Angels award will be given to LAPD Chief William Bratton. Real estate entrepreneur Ezat Delijani will receive the Heart of the City award, the CCA’s highest honor."

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San Diego Grounds LA Fight Crew, 83-62 | Derby News Network

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LOS ANGELES, CA – The San Diego Derby Dolls banked track team took their second win in a row against an L.A. Derby Dolls local team, this time clipping the wings of the veteran 2006 Season Champion Fight Crew, with a decisive 83-62 defeat.

The Fight Crew, narrowly beaten by the 2008 Season Champion Tough Cookies 68-64 in double tie-breaker overtime in January, appeared primed to break their 0-4, 2008 record in the 2009 season.

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