Sonny Liston Portrait Exposes a Charged Comeback Tale
In a Reno hotel basement room, Sonny Liston prepares for a March 1968 ring return, calmly fending off a NY photographer while displaying his notorious blend of intimidation and charm. The feature examines Liston’s feared persona, rumors of underworld ties, and the public’s split view of his legacy as a talented fighter unfairly maligned.
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Reno
New York
Sonny Liston
Liston
Willie Reddish
Estes Kefauver
St. Louis
Sonny
Muhammad Ali
Floyd Patterson
Luson
Colts prove nothing to critics as Super Bowl looms
UPI Sport Writer Milton Richman notes the Baltimore Colts, despite Johnny Unitas and an 11 2 1 season, fail to impress public opinion. He cites AFC transition, mixed showings versus weaker clubs, and timing issues with receivers as factors, with a potential reappraisal after the Miami showdown.
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Colts
Baltimore
Johnny Unitas
AFC
AFL
NFL
John Mackey
New York Jets
Daryle Lamonica
John Hadl
Len Dawson
Bob Griese
Dennis Shaw
Eddie Hinton
Roy Jefferson
Baltimore Colts
Allen in as new chief of Redskins
Washington welcomed George Allen as head coach and general manager after firing Bill Austin. Allen, 48, arrives from the Los Angeles Rams where he was released despite a 49-174 five year record. He pledged to win in 1971 and to bolster the defense as his first priority.
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Allen
Redskins
Washington
UPI
George Allen
Los Angeles
Washington Redskins
Redskin
Edward Bennett Williams
Bill Austin
Vince Lombardi
Los Angeles Ram
Dan Reeves
Reeves
West Coast
Patriots Glide To 62 55 Victory Over Pittsfield
Mt Anthony beat Pittsfield 62 55 as John Hart scored 20 and Guy Luzcynski 14. Foul trouble limited Pittsfield and bench depth helped Mt Anthony reset for next week’s SVL stretch including MSJ and Hartford games. Officials Chuck Brady and Carl Rice praised.
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Patriots
Pittsfield
Generals
Mt. Anthony
John Hart
Guy Luzcynski
Dave Frederickson
Luz
Chuck Brady
Carl Rice
MSJ
Hartford
Alpine Snow Dearth Hits European Ski Resorts
Thousands of American skiers found December snow scarce at Alpine resorts from Cervinia to Bad Gastein with plateau glaciier surfaces at Plateau Rosa offering the best conditions. Short train fares and nearby alternate slopes drew interest as the overall season showed uneven snowfall and patches of exposed brown runs.
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N.Y. Times
Zurich
Switzerland
Europe
Alps
Cervinia
Zermatt
Matterhorn
Rosa’s
Salzburg
Bad Gastein
Vermont and New Hampshire Ski Runs Reported Conditions
A compiled list shows multiple ski areas across Vermont and New Hampshire with run and lift statuses. It notes bounds for conditions from upper to lower trails, including Bromley G Haystack F to G, Killington F to G, Okemo upper to lower grades, Stowe FRGR, Stratton FRGR, and Wildcat to Wilderness with varying ice and bare spots.
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Magic Mt
Lower Maple Valley
Middlebury
Snow Bowl
Okemo
Lower
Pico Peak
Stratton
Ascutney
Bolton Valley
Burke Mt
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N.Y. Times News Service
Prince’s Restaurant
East Main Street
Bennington
Milton Richman
Dallas Cowboys
Miami
Green Bay Packers
Chuck Shafer
Aesop
Patriot
McDonald
Tate
Huban
Pete Fairley
LeBarron
Brooks Fairley
Vermont
Bromley
Haystack
FRGR
Hogback Lsgr
Jay Peak
Killington
Madonna Mt Lsgr
Mad River Glen Frgr
New Hampshire
Mt Whittier
Wildcat
Wilderness
Francis J. Kelly, Inc
BP & Goodyear Dist
East Main ST
Adams
West
Donegal
Adams Clothes Shop
In and Trust Company
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