Philadelphia Tries To Keep Listen-Clay Fight Despite Problems
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission denied Intercontinental Promotions a promoter license for the Sonny Liston Cassius Clay heavyweight title bout in Philadelphia. Commission leaders scheduled a conference to consider alternative action to keep the match in the city, citing an ownership interest by Liston in Intercontinental stock. The decision followed a filing by the attorney general asserting a promoter cannot have a professional boxer as an officer or stockholder except as a matchmaker.
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Angels Road Warriors Hold Best AL Record Last Year
Los Angeles Angels posted the top American League road mark of 46 wins and 45 losses last season, underscoring strong performances away from home.
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National League Tonight and Friday Matchups
The National League slate features Chicago at Milwaukee and Cincinnati at St Louis among Friday’s games. Other Friday fixtures include New York at Milwaukee Philadelphia at St Louis Los Angeles at Houston San Francisco at Chicago and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
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Two Argentinians Two Philadelphians Fight on Same Card
Convention Hall in Philadelphia hosts a boxing doubleheader on August 3 featuring two Philadelphia fighters against Argentines. Middleweight Jesse Smith meets Victor Zulagar in one bout and Len Matthews faces Manuel Alvarez, a stablemate of welterweight champion Emile Griffith, in the other.
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Handy Wins 21-2 To Open Season's SBSL 2nd Half
Handy Package opened the SBSL second half with a 21-1 victory over Clark Aiken. Eddie Thomas pitched well, Rich Salice handled catching duties, and Mike Simone went 5 for 5 with five RBIs. Bob Comalli added a homer and a single, while Lou Paleri drove in five runs. George Weldon broke the shutout with a two-run homer in the seventh after Cliff Frambach singled.
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Is Liston Great a EE one Sonny Bigger and Stronger Than Former Heavy Cham
New York AP report weighs Sonny Liston against boxing greats like Dempsey Marciano Sullivan Louis and Johnson. It notes Liston stands 6 feet 1 inch and about 215 pounds with an 83 inch reach. Dempsey comments a fighter like Liston would be tough to beat and could defeat many rivals. The piece compares size strength and potential ability to past champions and notes hall of fame rulers’ dimensions for context.
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Pro Football Scrimmages Highlight Busy Camp
Pro football teams held rigorous scrimmages and passing drills as camps continued. Joe Morrison of the Giants sparked a 33 yard touchdown while Browns linemen Brown and Mel Triplett impressed Blanton Collier. Lions signed Joe Schmidt and John Gorlay, while Bears defensive back Dennis Harmon left camp to finish his degree. Steeler injury minimal, Redskins rookie linemen show promise, Cardinals conduct full scrimmage, Colts Unitas and Moore connect, Forty-Niners focus on sprints. Raiders and Patriots prep for exhibitions as Denver and Buffalo announce rookies in backfield and strong defense respectively.
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Acorns Sign Two NFL Players Ahead of Exhibition Schedule
Springfield Acorns gain depth with NFL veterans Bruce Heerama of the Bears and Bill Grandstaff of the Redskins arriving from NFL camps. Heerama, 1-2, 950.1 pounds, hailed from Central College, while Grandstaff, 6-1, 244, holds the No. 1 center spot after impressing at Washington's rookie camp. Exibition opener at Pynchon Park vs New Hampshire Chargers on Aug 10, then ACFL opener Aug 24 at Newark Bears.
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ABC to televise 40 AFL games this season
New York UPI reports ABC will televise 40 American Football League contests on 17 dates plus the AFL championship game starting September 8. This marks the fourth straight year ABC covers the league schedule with television broadcasts.
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Last Drill For College All Stars In Chicago
The College All Stars prepare for Friday's game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Green Bay aims to extend a 19 game exhibition win streak and seek a fifth straight All-Star victory as 65,000 fans and 209 network stations tune in. Coaches Lombardi and Graham have not named starting lineups.
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Cassius Clay Prepares Wax Recording and Fight Talk
New York Cassius Clay announces a wax record titled I Am The Greatest and a plan to promote his image with a party and media-backed talk. He predicts he is the best fighter in show business and teases a September bout with Sonny Liston at Philadelphia Stadium, highlighting his forthcoming training and persona.
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Retzlaff Named Player Coach for Eagles
Philadelhia's Pete Retzlaff, acquired from Detroit for 100 dollars in 1955, will serve as player coach for the Eagles next season. The move adds a veteran two way role as the team eyes leadership on and off the field.
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