Clay Upsets Liston in Surprising Title Bout Show
In New York at the Paramount Theater Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston after Liston dislocates a shoulder. Clay dominates early rounds and claims I am the greatest as Joe Louis notes the upset. The telecast from Miami Beach’s Convention Hall captures the dramatic ending.
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Windsor Grabs Vermont Semi Final Win On Late Lom bard Shot
In a 56 54 win over Rutland Windsor clinched a state tournament berth with a last second jump shot by Bruce Lombard after a tense final minute. Al Cram Sandy McLeod and Mike Gola led Rutland’s rally as Downtime defense stymied Rutland in the opening frame.
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Clay Upsets Liston to Claim Heavyweight Title
Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston by seventh round technical knockout in Miami Beach. The challenger, once dismissed as a comedian, proclaims I am the greatest as he celebrates a shocking upset and becomes the new heavyweight champion.
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Duke Beats Wake Forest 98 83 to Split Deacons' Upset
Duke the fourth ranked team defeated Wake Forest 98 83 at Durham to snap the Deacons upset bid and extend the Blue Devils home winning streak to 27 games. The victory sets up a ACC tournament tune up and leaves Duke one regular season game at North Carolina. Connecticut clinched a Yankee Conference title tie by beating New Hampshire 58 55. Texas A M led the Southwest with an 82 70 win over Texas Tech as Oklahoma City rolled Centenary 105 80 and Western Kentucky topped La Salle 107 95.
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Clay dethrones Liston in Miami Beach upset
Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston to become the heavyweight champion in a shocking Miami Beach bout. Liston leaves hurt with a left shoulder injury and officials withhold his purse while doctors investigate.
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Wininger Seeks Third New Orleans Open Title
Debonair DeWorra nair Bo Wininger, a part time pro, aims for a third straight New Orleans Open crown as the event pays a record $50,000. Palmer and Casper compete. Wininger tied for second in Bing Crosby event and earned $395 in the pro-am.
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Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Title Fight Financials Told
Miami Beach AP reports attendance 8,297 and receipts about 402000 for the Tuesday heavyweight title bout. Liston guarantee 40 percent 250000 Clay 22 percent 140625 Intercontinental 37 2 percent 234375 Liston Intercontinental 50 percent 117187 total purse live gate 367187 Closed circuit TV estimates scarce beyond 560000 paid 3320000 top margins.
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