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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1964
Page
10
A fragmented critique discusses boxing and bullfighting with references to Hemingway and Nat Fleischer. The piece contrasts artistic fascination with brutality, noting the sport’s decline as ethics falter and public taste shifts toward harsher spectacle.
A late 1960s critique argues the sport is tainted by mob influence and corruption. It notes Liston and Patterson headline a list of heavyweights while condemning the brutality and bribery that pervade boxing.
The article notes the Baltimore Colts led the league in total offense with 4 779 yards and 54 touchdowns, pacing the NFL with strong passing and rushing output. Cleveland Browns also posted top marks in offense, while Chicago Bears led in passing attempts with 494.
The Clark County Junior Baseball League begins its season this weekend with five games. Paradise Valley School gym hosts a second round Saturday. Schedule includes Paradise Valley Celtics vs Desert Hills Mustangs and DH Cougars vs Paradise Lakers among others with multiple 11:45 to 1:45 match times.
Chicago Bears became the last team in the Nations Football League to go unbeaten in the regular season, achieving the feat in 1942.
Milwaukee Braves announce Jim Fanning as assistant general manager to John McHale. Fanning, former minor league manager and scout, will aid in selecting and developing the 1965 Braves and handle on field affairs. Ralph Delforge gains expanded duties overseeing non playing baseball departments.
Philadelphia reports Joey Giardello denies defeat claims after retaining the world middleweight title with a win over Rubin Carter. Carter insists he won the bout, noting he saw the decision as Philadelphia biased. Giardello says he landed key shots including a belly punch in the 13th or 14th.
In Philadelphia, Giardello praises Carter as a rising contender despite a controversial event. He reveals his wife Rosalie is pregnant with their fourth child, and notes Carter’s early success with 24 fights, comparing him favorably to Dick Tiger. Giardello plans a two week layoff at his Cherry Hill, New Jersey home.
Lincoln a 25 pounder from Portland Oregon scored a stunning upset by knocking out Thad Spencer in the ninth round at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Spencer lingered groggy as referee Dick Young stopped the bout at 1.51 of the ninth. Lincoln improves to 35 3 with 2 knockouts while Spencer suffers his third loss in 22 pro fights.
Olympic 5,000 meter champion Bob Schul cancels indoor season at Miami of Ohio citing a persistent knee injury. He says pain worsened after limited early running and will rest and seek X rays after returning to school.
A fragmented survival note suggests warming a mouth vane with hands and placing it near a mattress to raise warmth while winter camping. It mentions avoiding bleeding risks without a pump and hints at altitude effects on comfort.
The Las Vegas Elks Club will stage a Mid Winter Golf Tournament this Sunday at Paradise Valley Country Club. Play is split into handicap and non handicap sections. Members may sign up at the Elks Lodge or PVC before 9 00 a m. The $15 registration includes green fees a cocktail party and dinner for two at the lodge Sunday evening.
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