Liston Stops Patterson In Explosive First Round
Sonny Liston blasted Floyd Patterson in Chicago last September winning by knockout in 2 minutes 10 seconds after landing three knockdowns. Patterson, weighing 215 pounds, was overwhelmed and finished at the Convention Center before 7 816 fans. Liston hinted at a future bout with Fury as he declared he would not retire and promised to return stronger.
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Liston Dominates Patterson as Clay Looms in Philadelphia
Sonny Liston grounds Floyd Patterson with a brutal stoppage after eight counts, as Patterson collapses from body blows and a head punch. Cassius Clay's looming clash with Liston in Philadelphia draws talk, while Patterson vows to improve and continue boxing despite defeat.
Clay Promises Quick Finish in Title Clash
Muhammad Ali known as Cassius Clay inflames the crowd and taunts Sonny Liston at a victory celebration. He challenges Liston with jokes and mock bravado while Liston grins and stays seated. The scene foreshadows their September 30 Philadelphia bout.
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State Amateur Starts Thursday in Alabama Championship
The 47th annual Alabama Golf Association Men's Amateur Championship begins Thursday at Anniston Country Club. More than 125 golfers entered the qualifying rounds with capacity for up to 174 players. Tourney Chairman Joe King noted late entries would be accepted.
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Ala
Alabama Golf Association
Anniston Country Club
Joe King
National League standings and Monday games overview
The league table shows wins losses and percentages for teams with scattered scores. Monday schedules include New York at Los Angeles, Chicago at Detroit, and several night games across venues with listed pitchers and records.
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Jackson
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Houston
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Detroit
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Cleveland
Grant
Barber
Williams
Segui
Boston
Morehead
Wajda Extends Winning Run At Rockingham Park
Salem New Hampshire AP Henry Wajda rode three more winners at Rockingham Park on Monday. His total wins reached 25 during the 13 day meeting.
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Henry Wajda
Rockingham Park
An Average Steam Locomotive Tubing Length
An average steam locomotive contains about one mile of boiler tubing outlining the scale of its heat exchange system and mechanical complexity.
United States Ryder Cup Team Tops British Hopefuls
The United States, captained by Arnold Palmer, named a strong Ryder Cup squad for the October 11-13 matches at East Lake Atlanta. Key players include Palmer Nicklaus Littler Casper Finsterwald Ragan Boros Maxwell Pott Goalby with Rosburg as alternate. The British team awaits selection next month as the U S seeks a 12th win in 15 meetings.
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Jack Nicklaus
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East Lake Country Club
Atlanta
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U.S
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Tony Lema
Gene Littler
Dave Ragan
Julius Boros
Don Finsterwald
Billy Maxwell
Johnny Pott
Bob Goalby
Bob Rosburg
United States
England
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
A compact recap of top MLB leaders: Groat and Clemente lead batting with .338 and .329. Aaron tops RBIs and runs. White and Pinson show strong hitting. Koufax leads pitching with 163 decisions and 176 strikeouts. Radatz and Ford post notable win totals and averages.
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H. Aaron
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Chicago
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Cincinnati
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Philadelphia
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McCovey
San Francisco
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Los Angeles
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Drysdale
Seattle AFL franchise effort hinges on stadium site
The AFL commissioner Joe Foss visits Seattle and says the main hurdle for securing a team is finding a suitable stadium. He notes ongoing discussion about the Seattle area but questions where a franchise could be housed if awarded.
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Seattle
American Football League
Joe Foss
Decatur Stars overpower Huntsville in 10-2 win
Decatur's Pony All Stars beat Huntsville American League 10-2 at West Town Field with Steve Hammond earning the win and 12 strikeouts. Dukes and Robinson had two hits apiece, Ratcliff and Arthur each tripled as the lineup produced a decisive victory.
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West Town Field
Steve Hammond
Richard Mackiewitz
Hammond
Ronnie Dukes
Bobby Joe Robinson
Mike Ratcliff
Donnie Arthur
West Town
Huntsville
West Morgan County Stars
National League Stars
Tresh Leads Yanks To Win Over Angels
Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 8 4 at home as Tresh returns from neck injury with a homer and a single driving in three runs. Mantle and Maris near return as New York stretches lead in pennant race and hosts 41 home games left.
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Bill Rigney
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Mickey
Soviet coach says Americans nervous in Moscow meet
Soviet head track coach Gavril Korobkov told Pravda that American track and field athletes appeared unusually nervous during the Moscow meet. He contrasted their nerves with the USSR team’s calm and fixed on the higher overall score in the 189 to 147 victory.
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Russia
U. S
Gavril Korobkov
Pravda
Rome
Ussr
Conolskaya Pravda
Payton Jordan
Aetna Discount Co Advertises Personal Loans
Aetna Discount Co offers loans from 300 to 3000 with immediate cash for vacations or other needs. Mr Crenshaw at 209 4th Ave SE Decatur AL 355-0361 invites courtesy and respect from customers.
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AFC
Mr. Crenshaw
4Th Ave
Decatur
Alabama
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