Liston Crowned New World Heavyweight Champion in Shakeup
CHICAGO AP Sonny Liston, 28, dethroned Floyd Patterson in 126 seconds at Comiskey Park to win the world heavyweight title. The puncher, described by Ingemar Johansson as a dangerous oppponent, dominated Patterson in 2 06 of the first round as Cus D Amato faced questions about Patterson s corner. Liston vows a rematch and a fast rise to reign.
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Sonny) Liston
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Yanks Clinch 1962 pennant amid late-season chaos
The New York Yankees secured the American League title with an 8-3 win over the Washington Senators, Whitey Ford tossing a victory and Mickey Mantle driving in four singles as Minnesota’s Twins fell 5-1 to Cleveland. The season solidified the Yanks’ 27th league crown, their 12th in 14 years, despite injuries to Mantle Ford and Arroyo and a tight pennant chase.
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Alston’s gamble, Drysdale start upended by Spangler
Dodgers seek NL pennant as Don Drysdale toed the mound against Houston with a one day rest. In the 10th inning, Al Spangler crushed a Ed Roebuck homer to lift the Colts 3-2, trimming LA’s lead to one full game with five remaining for each club.
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Patriots Star End Sees Title Playoffs In Boston
Boston AP Patriot defensive end Larry Eisenhauer predicts the AFL championship game will be played in Boston as the Patriots push for the Eastern Division title. He cites momentum, two key ingredients horsepower and determination, and recalls bottling up Billy Cannon as proof of their potential. The Patriots sit tied for the division lead with Houston and New York, with a big Oct. 5 date at New York.
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Spahn Aims for 20 Wins and All-Time Lefty Record
Milwaukee AP) Warren Spahn extended his pursuit of another baseball milestone as he tied Eddie Plank with 326 career wins and prepared to face Pittsburgh. He plans to win 20 more in 1963, eyeing sole possession of ninth on the all-time list, despite a whacky and uneven season with the Braves.
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Pepperell Distaff Bowlers Set To Go
The Pepperell second shift girls league at Pastime lanes prepares to start Thursday at 12 30. Eight teams with four girls each will compete as 30 bowlers signed up, with room for more if they arrive by starting time. Anna Forcier chairs the group aiming for the largest league in six years.
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Pennant Races In A Nutshell Detroit Tigers Spotlight
Detroit Tiger outfielder Rocky Colavito pitched three innings for the Cleveland Indians in 1958 walking three allowing no hits and striking out one in a brief exhibition note.
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British Fans Almost Sorry Robinson Lost
London fans recalled Sugar Ray Robinsons ring artistry and felt for him as Terry Downes 26 former holder of part of the world middleweight title scored a overwhelming victory at Wembley Indoor Stadium Tuesday night The partisan crowd gave Robinson a great ovation as he left the ring and calls for a rematch grew Downes weighed 161 pounds to Robinsons 159 but the 16 year age gap proved decisive Downes swarmed and pinned Robinson to the ropes repeatedly in a brisk non stop finish
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Boxing, sports picks, and Maine updates in crumbed note
A disheveled boy brings a torn note claiming Mr. GGG's betting system. The column details 31 games with 15 wins, 14 losses, and two ties, plus recent fight headlines and crowd figures. it also highlights Pete Pierce's high school sports career and Maine boat registration changes for motors over ten horsepower.
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Stock Car Marks Fall As Cool Weather Arrives
The Maine State Stock Car Racing association shifts to 2 p.m. Sunday at Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway as cool air boosts engine power. Libby cut 18 seconds off the 20 lap feature last Saturday, with Shaw and Cusack chasing him. The fall schedule lists October 1 Deering away, October 15 Portland home, October 22 Portland home, October 29 Lewiston away, November 5 Edward Little, November 12 open date, November 19 Marblehead away, November 24 Biddeford away. the 2 p.m. program includes two heats, a semi, a consolation, and a 20 lap feature in both modified sportsman and bomber classes.
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