Liston Stops Patterson In Quick Knockout Rematch
Sonny Liston blasted Floyd Patterson in two minutes and ten seconds in Las Vegas, stopping the ex-champion after three knockdowns. Patterson vows to fight on toward another title shot, while Liston eyes a September title bout with Cassius Clay in Philadelphia. Liston improves to 28 straight wins with 25 knockouts. Patterson hints at returning to seek a third meeting.
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Cassius Antics Stir Ring Atmosphere at Liston Victory Party
Cassius Clay disrupted Sonny Liston's victory party by appearing unannounced and provoking Liston. Liston joked with Clay before both men performed taunts, and the crowd cheered as Clay mocked predictions for their September bout.
Bobby Littler Wins Local Lions Hole in One Contest
Lions sponsor a hole in one contest in Athens with Bobby Littler earning first place amid over 100 entrants as weather stayed poor. Littler’s drive 2714 feet edged Jim White and Tom Barstow for top honors with the event to draw challengers from other Athens service clubs. Legion coach Ed Bannow said a Chillicothe date was canceled and a twinbill home series is planned for the weekend.
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Major League Baseball Tripleheader Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday's games feature St Louis at Milwaukee New York at San Francisco AMERICAN LEAGUE standings show New York leading with 59 wins and 34 losses, Chicago trailing at 52 and 42. Monday results include New York 8 Los Angeles 4. Tonight Chicago visits Detroit and Minnesota travels to Cleveland with several twi night games.
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Tresh Celebrates Return To Lineup In Yankee Win
Albie Pearson homered and drove in three as the Yankees, missing Mantle and Maris, beat the Angels 8 4 at Yankee Stadium. Terry earned his 10th win despite 12 hits allowed, while the Yankees extended their lead to 7 12 games in the American League pennant race. Mantle’s return boosts a lineup missing its star sluggers.
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Olivo no hits in Crackers' 1 0 win over Leafs
At lanta pitcher Diomedes Olivo, 43, retires 21 straight before a walk ends his perfect game in the seventh as the Crackers beat Toronto 1 0 in the opening game of a twin bill. Leafs take the nightcap 3 0. Cleveland camp opens with Galen Fiss named captain.
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Johnny Torres Wins In Sydney Bout Over George Carroll
Johnny Torres of Paterson New Jersey defeated George Carroll of Sydney in a 12 round bout. Athens Pony League action featured Gibson's 3 and Cline's 2 as Rollerbowl faced Cline's at AHS Wednesday night.
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Arfons Aims 435 MPH Salt Flats Speed Run
Akron racer Art Arfons and the Wingfoot Express team plan a Bonneville Salt Flats attempt this week to set a new land speed record. The goal is 435 mph, aiming to beat Britain's John Cobb who held the 392.4 mph record since 1947.
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American Ryder Cup Team Named For 1963 Matches
United States captain Arnold Palmer leads a 10 member team plus five winner money leaders for the Ryder Cup matches against Great Britain October 11 13 at East Lake Atlanta. Lou Strong PGA president announced the lineup with Don Finsterwald and others joining Palmer as top contenders. Bob Rosburg named alternate due to Casper hand injury.
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Piersall Clowning Out of Job With Mets
New York Mets released Jim Piersall the veteran center fielder who will turn 34 in November. He expects to catch on with another big league club and said the release came for salary reasons rather than clowning. He batted .193 in 40 games with Washington and Mets and missed time with a leg injury.
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Minor League Scores Tie Up World of Baseball
The International League games saw Atlanta edged by Toronto 1 to 0 as Indianapolis beat Columbus 8 to 3 and Rochester defeated Jacksonville 3 to 1. Arkansas routed Syracuse 9 to 7 while Richmond beat Buffalo 5 to 2.
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Cardinals Meet Redlegs in Pee Wee Quarterfinals
The Athens Pee Wee Baseball League opens Thursday with two quarterfinals. At 1 p.m. the Cardinals face the Redlegs, and at 2 p.m. the Bluebirds play the Indians. Dodgers and Yankees have byes and will meet Thursday’s winners, league director John Zino announced.
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