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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1962

Page

18

Liston Patterson fight edge alleged by boxing power broker

New York reports hustlers favor Sonny Liston in the Patterson bout citing boxing boss Jim Norris as influential in Minos boxing while blaming Cas D Amato for stirring trouble. Norris calls Liston his fighter and officials avoid offending him at Chicago Stadium as hints of a biased decision swirl. In baseball reminiscences Dizzy Dean, Roy Parmelee, Van Lingle Mungo, Gabby Hartnett and Frankie Frisch recall fast pitches and a historic spike incident with Hartnett.

New York Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Jim Norris Minos Boxing Cas D'Amato Patterson Norris Liston Chicago Dizzy Dean Joe Medwick Roy Parmelee Gabby Hartnett van Lingle Mungo Frankie Frisch Hartnett Cubs Frisch

Speculation and anecdotes on Kearns and sports figures

The piece sketches Jack Kearns potential as Cassius Clay’s manager after Archie Moore, notes Kearns’ past with Joey Maxim, and recalls Lewis, Wrigley, Grimm, and a Chicago scene. It також recounts Fli Bass confronting Lewis over gambling and a cash swap during a race track encounter.

Jack Kearns Cassius Clay Archie Moore Moore Joey Maxim Kearns Clay Joe F. Lewis Phil Wrigley Cubs Chicago Joe FE Charlie Grimm Wrigley Grimm Wrigley Field Joe F Fli Bass Lewis Bass Joe

Dodgers ease and cost drive Chavez Ravine fence choices

Buzzy Bavasi explains Dodgers built a large park because moving fences in is cheaper than extending the outfield. Johnny Murphy recalls Yankee respect for Joe McCarthy as a clubhouse moment when the manager arrives.

Ball Chavez Ravine Dodgers Buzzy Bavasi Johnny Murphy Yankees Joe McCarthy Joe Murphy

Deplorable Steeler Loss Clouds Team After Browns Defeat

West Liberty West Virginia report notes Pittsburgh Steelers coach Buddy Parker calling the 33 10 loss to the Cleveland Browns deplorable. Ray Lemek suffers a hairline knee fracture sidelining him for about three weeks while rookie Bob Ferguson is doubtful for next Monday’s exhibition with Detroit Lions. Parker restarts practice after a day off.

West Liberty W. Va Pittsburgh Steeler Buddy Parker Cleveland Browns Parker Steelers Browns Ray Lemek Washington Lemek Bob Fergu Son Ohio State Detroit Lions

Twins Acquire Ruben Gomez From Indians

The Minnesota Twins traded Jackie Collum to Cleveland to obtain 35 year old right hander Ruben Gomez. Gomez joined the Indians in June from Jacksonville Florida and has a 1 2 record with Cleveland.

Minneapolis-St Paul Minnesota Twins Rged Ruben Gomez Ron Cleveland Indians Twins Jackie Collum Cleveland Gomez Jacksonville Fla Indians

Killebrew Leads Twins Past Red Sox 6-4

Harmon Killebrew hit his 33rd homer to claim the American League lead in homers and drive the Minnesota Twins to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. Stigman earned the win as Boston faltered late, with Schwall taking the loss.

Gue Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Killebrew Boston Don Schwall Twins

Rookie Ed Charlo Lifts Athletics Past Yankees

Ed Charlo drilled a two run homer for his 15th of the year as Kansas City Athletics rallied for a 7 3 victory over the New York Yankees. The rally came in the fifth inning after the A s trailed early on Roger Maris 28th homer with Tresh and Richardson contributing early.

Kansas City UPI Ed Charlo Carrie Kansas City Athletics New York Yankees Roger Maris Tom Tresh Bobby Richardson Bobby del Greta Norm Siebern Richardson Manny Jimenez Athletics Roland Shedon Cletis Boyer Wayne Causey Causey Bill Bryan Bryan del Greco Charis Homer Sheldon New York Jerry Lumpe Jim Coates Ed Rakow John Wyatt Athleti Kansas Abrhi Dei Grece Richardsn Charie Aig Maris Mantle Siehern Howard c Jimenez Kubek Alusik Cimeti Tae Boyer Sheldon P Daley Wyatt

Moss Ready To Try Race Car Again

Moss, recovering from a severe Goodwood crash, plans a secret practice to test reflexes in a Lotus 23 at Silvertone in England. Carroll Shelby says Moss appears recovered but may not race unless still among the best.

Moss Goodwood England St. Mary’s Corner Carroll Shelby Silvertone Raceway Shelby Los Angeles

Phillies Rally Over Colts as Storm Cancels Second Game

Philadelphia wins 7 1 in the opener to extend its season mark over Houston to 13 straight. A violent thunderstorm drenched Connie Mack Stadium and forced the second game to be postponed. a twi night doubleheader was scheduled for today to complete the series.

Philadelphia Phillies Houston Connie Mack Stadium Philladelphia

National Boxing Body Adds World to Name

The National Boxing Association Convention voted unanimously to approve in principle a Philippine amendment to rename the NBA as the World Boxing Association. The plan would create four regional zones with potential Africa and Australia as later regions and set up a global executive structure.

Tacoma Wash UPT National Boxing Association NBA Global National Boxing Association of the World North America South America The Orient Europe Africa Australia NBA Montano Philippines

Delays Hit National Doubles Tennis Play

Eight ranked players arriving from Russia and Mexico caused delays in the 82nd National Doubles championships at Longwood. Defending champions Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston advanced 6 3 6 3 6 3 over Ed Dailey and Harry Hoffman Jr. Knight and Sangster beat Bueno and Sweeney 6 1 6 2 7 5. Foreign teams from Mexico and Yugoslavia failed to reach the venue, prompting officials to order both to play twice today to stay in competition.

Chestnut Hill Mass UPI Russia Mexico Longwood Cricket Club Mexico City US Lawn Tennis Association

Del Mar Race Results Snapshot with Dense Entries

Dense list of race results featuring horses such as Agarullah Mystery Native Delight Leopoldville and Curragh's Dream with times, weights, and jockeys like Ric Hando and J Lengden. Notes multiple events, numerous horses, and finish times, plus a long roster of also ran entries and payouts.

Agarullah Iw Warmetz Bay Mystery Native Delight Id Leonard Aliso Ric Hando Froy Smooth Tune Rel Couvert Jeanie Peggy Oneill Rose Parade Blue Quarts

Cal Car Sets 302 MPH Run At Bonneville Salt Flats

Veteran driver Rob Summers of Ontario California posted a one way speed of 323.7 mph on the first day of Bonneville Nationals on the salt flats in western Utah. Summers faced a near-disaster when a burned piston stuck a valve and pre ignited fuel in the supercharger causing its destruction. He and his brother Bill hoped to have the Class C stream liner ready for a second run today despite 100 degree heat.

Bonneville Summers Bill

Van Heusen Award Winners Hail Clinton Van Heusen July

Howard and Clinton Van Heusen Award winners named for July. Clinton Clinton of the Boston Red Sox boosted his average dramatically with a hot hitting streak including seven straight hits and a home trip double, while Howard of the Los Angeles Dodgers carried a strong hitting run through a three game series with the San Francisco Giants.

Aids Cindy Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodger Don Drysdale Wally Moon Frank Robinson Robinson Miscue Gordy Coleman Dodgers New York UPH Lu Clinton Boston Red Sox Frank Howard Los Angeles Dodgers van Heusen Clinton Howard San Francise Giants

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