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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1964
Page
7
Cassius Clay, newly crowned heavyweight champion after beating Sonny Liston, remains unproven as the sport’s top fighter. Critics note his youth and rapid rise amid controversial managerial guidance and easy opponents, while others hail his speed and confidence. Liston claims Clay lacks a true crown until harder tests come.
The pick results show many league games with diverse high scores and close standings. Cassius Clay dominates boxing talk, railing at Liston and declaring himself the greatest while observers debate his future against top contenders.
Tom O Hara of Chicago Loyola ran a 3 58 5 indoor mile, second fastest ever indoors, and pledged a better time at Chicago News Relays. Coach Weiland projects 3 54 to 3 55. At Knights of Columbus Games in Madison Square Garden he also ran 1500 meters in 3 46 3. Istvan Rozsovolygi clocked 3 46 6. Bruce Kidd and Ron Clarke posted notable results.
Surfin Birds beat Harlem Five 82 to 48 after leading 23 15 in the first quarter and widening the margin through the game. Denny Stemp scored 24 and Dennis Maloney 22 to pace the Birds while Bob Andrew and Dennis Young added 15 each. The teams meet again Saturday at 3 p m with the Short Seven unbeaten seeking the title and the Birds needing two straight wins to force a double elimination finish.
Cassius Clay says the Islam faith helped him defeat Sonny Liston for the heavyweight title and will aid in solving global social problems. The 22 year old fighter, who has been a member of the Black Muslim movement for five years, calls it a world shaking movement and ties it to the Negroes’ happiness.
Joe Kuharich accepted a four year contract to coach the Philadelphia Eagles with owner Jerry Wolman backing a full team overhaul. He succeeds Nick Skorich after a costly ownership purchase and the team finishing last in its division. The hire comes as the Eagles seek swift improvement and a new direction.
St Michael's College varsity rifle team closes the season with contests at MIT on Friday and Nassau College in Springvale Maine on Saturday. The Knights hold a 3-1 mark after defeating Dartmouth Colby and Bowdoin, with a single loss to Norwich.
Prospect Mountain hosts the second annual Prospect Mr Ski Club skimeister on March 7 with 23 entries aged 8 to 18 from Bennington Pownal Woodford and Shaftsbury. The event features a giant slalom at 10 am and a slalom at 1 30 pm, two runs total, with trophies to the combined-time winners.
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