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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1964
Page
6
Heavyweight champion Sonny Liston opens as 7-1 favorite against Cassius Clay in Miami Beach. Liston vows a quick win as Clay proclaims eight to prove I am great. Fans face $20 to $250 seats as anticipation runs high for a short, decisive confrontation.
Historical notes on every heavyweight title fight ending in a knockout since 1951, odds on Cassius Clay versus Sonny Liston, records held by Louis and Sullivan, plus the financial stakes of the Liston Clay bout. Referee microphone, new rules on count after bell, and proximity of television networks across theaters.
Rutland High and Windsor meet in a Class L state tournament quarter final at Springfield High. Windsor relies on Bruce Lombard and Mike Gola offense while Rutland coach Bundsie Keefe retires after 32 seasons, aiming to disrupt Windsor’s defense and force turnovers.
Sandy Koufax likely wins the Van Heusen outstanding achievement award for four counts. The Dodgers ace posted a 25 5 mark last season with Los Angeles, set a major league record for left handers with 11 shutouts, broke the NL strikeout record with 306, and posted a 1.88 ERA to win the crown for a second straight year. He beat Dick Radatz by a wide margin for the honor.
Henry Cooper, 29, British heavyweight champion, says he wants no part of Sonny Liston after Liston defends against Cassius Clay in Miami. Cooper clinched the European title by outpointing Brian London over 15 rounds, with both fighters suffering eye cuts. If Clay wins, Cooper plans to challenge for the title. if Liston wins, he may face Patterson in Sweden. Patterson, a former world champion, has been defeated by Liston twice.
In the YMCA tournament opening night the Surfin Birds beat the Harlem Five 104 to 66 as Alan LeRay and Dennis Hogan led the losers with 25 and 20 points respectively. The Short Seven routed the Fantastics 125 to 40 led by John Baldwin with 41 points and all seven players scoring. Tonight Harlem Five vs Fantastics in the losers bracket at 7 15 and Martians meet Surfin Birds at 8 30.
Finley agrees to a four year stadium lease with Kansas City officials backing the deal to keep the Athletics in town amid league discussions of his ouster. The city seeks assurances no future lawsuits will threaten the agreement, as season ticket sales rumors surge following the move.
The American Bowling Congress mails nearly 100000 winter league award kits for banquet honors across leagues from Bennington to Honolulu. Membership tops 5 million with 60000 five man leagues and other formats. summer leagues will receive 25000 kits after sanction applications. The awards program costs about 350000 yearly. The piece notes notable performances, a 7 10 split discussion, and regional league updates including Bennington Classic and Monument league highlights.
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