Ali and Patterson to Meet in Garden on August 28
Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson signed to meet in Madison Square Garden on August 28. Ali comments on Blu e Lewis and a Dublin bout while Patterson eyes a July 14 Singer Bowl clash with Pedro Agosto. Garden officials stress confidence in the August showdown.
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Ali Patterson Pro Boxing Fight Agreement Revealed
The article notes Ali will guarantee $250,000 plus 35 percent revenue for the rematch with Patterson, who gets $125,000 and 25 percent. It cites their November 22 1965 Las Vegas clash, and mentions Frazier jokes. Also reports a separate Greenfield motorcycle jumping accident injuring Wendell Beachboard, with five riders hurt and the event canceled.
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AGC Women's Club best-ball results reported
Vivian Barker Debbie Queer Lois Blake and Vicky Dye won first in the Anderson Golf Center Women's Club best-ball tournament. Becky Dugger Shirley Blakze Alice Baldwin and Bonnie McCowan finished second.
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Ali to Fight Floyd Patterson at Madison Square Garden
The heavyweight stars Ali and Patterson to meet in a scheduled 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden on August 28. Ali to earn 250000 or 35 percent of receipts, Patterson to receive 125000 or 25 percent. It will be their second meeting, after Ali’s 1965 Las Vegas win when Patterson quit in the 12th round. Patterson’s record stands at 54 7 1.
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Henry Breaks Slump For Canadian Lead
Bunky Henry, after three poor seasons, opened with a six under par 65 to lead the Canadian Open at Cherry Hill Golf Club in Fort Erie. Sam Snead and Gay Brewer were among the early chasers, while defending champion Trevino posted 69 and Nicklaus skipped the event to prep for the British Open. Henry opened with birdie birdie eagle birdie and a rapid run of subpar holes, lifting hopes for a long breakthrough in the $150,000 championship.
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Palmer backs Nicklaus ahead of British Open prep
Arnold Palmer declined to name Nicklaus but endorsed his long early preparation for the British Open. Palmer, 42, praised practice cadence and course familiarity as key to contending for the year’s major sweep. He noted his own Pebble Beach prep helped him later in the US Open.
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