Liston Hopes To Break Track Record In Patterson Rematch
Heavyweight champion Sonny Liston aims to break his own track record against Floyd Patterson in Las Vegas backed by a closed circuit plan reaching 500000 seats in 109 cities. promoters expect about 800000 to be earned from ancillary rights as both fighters prep for a high stake title bout with Nevada judges and a five point must scoring system.
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Gabby Cassius Clay
Jack Nilon
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Tech May Leave SEC
The Atlanta Journal reports Georgia Tech plans to exit the Southeastern Conference in January to pursue independent status in football. Readies intersectional Games with Texas A&M Virginia Notre Dame and more.
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Good Man to Know Aetna Discount Co Loan Offer
A pleasant manager arranges loans over 300 to 3000 with immediate cash for vacations or other purposes. AFC, a 45 year old concern, promises courteous treatment. Contact Mr Crenshaw at 209 4th Ave SE Decatur Alabama or call 355-0361.
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Alabama
Narmore Still Winning Races in Florida Circuit
Don Narmore a former Decatur resident, 31, rose to Driver of the Week in Florida stock car action near Melbourne. The three year racer won a 75 lap feature for a large trophy and cash prizes while driving a 1951 Ford sponsored by Boykin Paint and Body Shop Melbourne. He hopes to push for elimination of overhead valve engines in stock car class. He visited home with sister Mrs. Bob Brunton and mother Mrs. Shelby Adkins.
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Phils Gain Fifth Straight With 5 1 Win Over Mets
Philadelphia pushed five runs in the first two innings to beat New York 5 to 1 and extend its win streak to five. Johnny Callison and Tony Gonzalez led the hitting with multiple RBI actions while Duke Snider homered for the Mets. Green earned the decision, Jackson took the loss.
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Worthington Climbs to City Loop Lead After Extra Innings
Worthington edged Prestolite 4 to 3 in nine innings to seize a share of the City Softball League lead. Henry Miller worked all nine, allowing five hits with five strikeouts. Johnson earned the loss for Prestolite after a seventh inning rally tied the game. Chemstrand beat 3M 10-0 in five innings behind Gervis Moore no hitter with Heflin, Puckett, Birdyshaw and Garner adding two hits each.
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Archie Noy
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Noy
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Colt League Tournament Set for West Town Field This Week
Teams from Hartselle and Decatur meet in a best two of three Colt League tourney at West Town Field. Winner advances to Anniston. Games scheduled Monday Tuesday and Wednesday if needed. Decatur All-Star squad features players from four league teams. Shorty Florence manages, Ed Brazelton coaches.
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Blue Bell Packers top Oak Grove 8 to 4 in Hartsville
Blue Bell Packers defeated Oak Grove 8-4 on Saturday at the losers field. The Packers had 17 hits to Oak Grove's five with Hack Ward earning the win and Vernon Gray taking the loss. They travel to face the Redstone Rockets Tuesday night at Redstone.
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Local Girls Team Wins At Birmingham
Decatur Glass Company girls softball team defeated Hobson Roofing 15 to 14 in eleven innings in Birmingham on Friday night. T Miller went five for six, J McDonald six for six, Jo Robbins four for six. Winning pitcher Myra Goldridge.
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Hartselle BR Team Advances to Babe Ruth Finals
Hartselle’s Babe Ruth team won two district games to reach the finals against Florence. They defeated Cullman 30 with Richard Grammer winning. Wesley took the loss. In the nightcap Hartselle beat Florence 6-3 as Dennis Booth pitched, Mike Coston took the loss. If Hartselle wins, they qualify for the Babe Ruth tournament at Andalusia later this week.
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