Clay signs fall rematch with Liston in boxing show
Cassius Clay plans a September 28 target for a rematch with Sonny Liston after their February title fight. The bout, to be promoted by Intercontinental, could take place in Louisville Las Vegas or Baltimore with 30 percent gross shares for each fighter. Liston returns to action after the Miami bout ending with a first round knockout of Floyd Patterson.
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Venturi Returns Home After U S Open Triumph
San Francisco honors Ken Venturi with a hero’s welcome on Ken Venturi Day. The 33 year old champion arrived after winning the U S Open and Insurance City Open in Hartford. Mayor John F Shelley praised his comeback as a fighter’s tale from the city.
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NBA Meets On Expansion In Cincinnati
NBA owners gather in Cincinnati to discuss expansion and other matters including possible new teams in Pittsburgh Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Houston Dallas and San Diego. Kennedy cautions no action today and notes any expansion would likely add one team in a future season with topics such as officiating a new constitution rule changes and the All Star game slated for January 13 in St Louis.
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Vernon Beats Hartselle 7-6 in State Conni Mack Tourney
Vernon defeated Hartselle 7 to 6 in Mobile in the State Conni Mack Baseball Tournament. Vernon scored seven runs on seven hits while Hartselle had six runs on seven hits and committed six errors. Ronnie McAdams earned the win and David Hartselle took the loss.
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State and Local Taxes Reach $223 Per Capita In 1962
The 1962 data show average state and local taxes of $223 per person in the United States, marking a rise of over 66 percent since 1963.
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United States
Angels Hit Skid After New York Treatment
New York Yankees blanked the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 as Ralph Terry earned his first shutout of the season. Elston Howard and Roger Maris drove in runs for the Yankees who stretched their lead over Baltimore in the American League standings.
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Skunk Named Fiittie Sparks Liberal Police Stop
Liberal police stopped a car after a young man drove around a residential block several times. He said he split with his girlfriend who would not return his pet skunk named Fiittie.
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Atlanta Seeks AFL Franchise Transfer Amid League Talks
AFL public relations director Jack Horrigan said expansion waits until after the January league meeting in New Orleans and the early December college draft. He noted transfers may rise after losses by Denver Oakland and New York and cited Atlanta as one of nine bidding cities. NFL's Pete Rozelle said no expansion plans exist and St. Louis Cardinals will stay put. Some MLB-like game notes follow with Bud Pritchard and Jose Martinez homering for Asheville, Knoxville edging Charlotte as Mickey Stanley leads with four hits.
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Robinson Hernandez Fight Ends In Draw In Omaha
Veteran Sugar Ray Robinson of New York and rising contender Art Hernandez battled to a draw in a ten round middleweight bout at City Auditorium Omaha.
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Officers Try Mediation as Woman Refuses Gift
Police suggested the man drop the skunk or take the case to court after the officers agreed to speak on his behalf, while the girl persisted in refusing.
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New faces join golf Big Three to form a new Big We
Ken Venturi Tony Lema and Bobby Nichols rise to challenge Nicklaus Palmer and Player after four majors in 1964. Venturi won the U S Open in Washington Lema won the British Open at St Andrews Nichols led the PGA Championship, signaling a broader, healthier era for professional golf.
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Saloonkeeper and wife charged after door to door race clash
Constable James A. Powell reported a violent incident in Fort Pierce during reelection campaigning. He said a saloonkeeper and his wife confronted each other armed with a knife and bottles, leading Powell to charge both with assault.
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Reader Letters Policy At The Decatur Daily
The Decatur Daily invites reader letters on questions of the day. Names may be withheld on request but sender identity and address must be known to the editor. Manuscripts will not be returned.
Burned Girl Is Better After River Fire
Melody Reese 4, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Reese, is in satisfactory condition at Decatur General Hospital recovering from severe burns after a family car cruiser burned and sank in the Tennessee River. Hospital sources said she had a good night and doctors are pleased with her progress.
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Alabama Legion thanks Decatur Daily for support
Montgomery tribute letter expresses gratitude from 36 000 Legionnaires in Alabama to B C Shelton Sr for years of cooperation in promoting the American Legion. It notes the media’s role in informing Alabama citizens about the Legion’s purposes during a perilous period and acknowledges continued partnership.
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American Legion
Legion expresses gratitude for support and offers future help
A letter from Roy Riley, Department Commander, thanks supporters of community service programs. He pledges continued cooperation and invites contacts, noting the American Legion stands ready to assist whenever needed.
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Minor injuries in unspecified accident reported
A brief note states that individuals sustained lesser degrees of injuries in an accident and were not hospitalized. No further identifying details are provided in the readable text.
Primatene Tablets Offer Asthma Relief Without Prescription
The asthma formula most prescribed by doctors for private patients is now sold without prescription in many states. Primatene tablets, in full strength, open bronchial tubes loosen congestion and relieve nervous tension to stop attacks within minutes and provide hours of relief.
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Jeep Wagoneer Revolutionizes The Family Wagon
The world famous Jeep evolves with ground clearance stronger suspension weather proof tops and new Wagoneer model. A station wagon designed for work and play features luxury interior overhead cam engine automatic transmission and four wheel Drivepower for unmatched traction and versatility.
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