The Liston Clay Fight Ends In Uncanny Forfeit Night
The bout in Miami Beach ended with Cassius Clay dominating Sonny Liston who quit between rounds six and seven. Liston claimed a dislocated left shoulder but spectators and officials doubted the excuse as Clay’s sharp jabs and movement battered the veteran, leaving Liston with a bloodied face and a perplexed crowd.
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Senator Russell predicts Cassius Clay will be humiliated
Sen Richard B Russell describing boxing champion Cassius Clay as opposed to forced race mixing predicted he would be harassed and humiliated for his views He cited media quotes linking Clay to Islam and warned he will face political and social backlash including possible military service and rejection in Congress
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White House
Commission Asked to Check Into Sunshine Park Fix
Justice of the peace Marion Hendry urged the State Racing Commission and the State Attorney to probe a horse race fix alleged at Sunshine Park on February 5. Three men identified as Anthony Alverti Nick Cassano and Alfonso L Merola allegedly received more than $4 000 from Tampa bar operator Benjamin B Kolsky to bet on Sal nag. the horse won $13.20 but Kolsky claims he did not receive a $25 000 payout. Sunshine Park president Richard F West said the track cooperates with law enforcement to keep undesirables out and would assist investigations.
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Dolan and Knudson tie for second at Los Lagartos
Jay Dolan of Lecester Massachusetts shot a three under par 69 to tie George Knudson of Canada for the second round lead at 139 in the Los Lagartos Golf Tournament. Knudson carded a 71 while Art Wall Jim Ferree and Alex Caygill stood one stroke back at 140. Miguel Sala slipped to seventh at 141 with others at 142 including Al Besselink Bob Rosa Roberto Halpern and Julio Hernandez.
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Austrian swimmers set two world records at Sydney meet
In North Sydney pool Austrian swimmer Dawn Fraser aged twenty six clocked 58.9 seconds for a November 1962 mark. Eighteen year old Kevin Berry won the 200 meter butterfly in 26.9, surpassing C Robie’s Tokyo 1963 record. Fraser led. closest rivals Lyn Bell 1:24 and Robyn Thorne 1:07.6. Brett Hill was runner up in 2:12.1 with John Stark third in 2:16.
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Mills Shocked At Gus Lesnevich Death
London dispatch reports Freddie Mills, ex world light heavyweight champion, reacts with shock to the sudden death of Gus Lesnevich. Mills praises Lesnevich as a top weight-for-weight fighter and recalls their rivalry. Promoter Jack Solomons calls Lesnevich one of the best boxers he ever brought to the ring and notes he was well behaved in Britain.
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Nevada Wins Far Western Cage Title On Upset Breakdown
Nevada clinches the Far Western Conference basketball title after Cal State Davis upset Chico State 74 64, while Nevada defeats Cal State Hayward 80 62 to secure a share of the crown and a NCAA regional bid. Bob Donlan scores 23 for Nevada as Bill Nicholson exits early after a fight with Mike Lafferty. Don Moore and Ken Stoneson lead the Aggies with 18 each. Brad Duggan paces San Francisco State with 26 in a 67 67 win over Sacramento State.
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TV coverage set for New Orleans Open golf rounds
The Greater New Orleans Open will be televised nationally by Sports Network Inc. Two rounds will air this weekend to about 120 stations. The second round is at 12 30 today and the third round tomorrow at 1 30.
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Monte Proser’s Production Tops The Lot
Abe Greenberg of Hollywood Citizen’s News hails Monte Proser’s latest production as the brightest of the lot. The review praises its flair and standout performances across the show.
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Hollywood Citizen's News
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College Basketball Results from Various Tournaments
Results from the Southern Conference semifinal in Charlotte Virginia Military beat Davidson 82 81 and George Washington defeated West Virginia 88 0. New York Cornell Cortland Oswego won semifinal games in Buffalo while Brockport beat New Paltz in a consolation. Various other conference tournament scores and golf leaders are listed with multiple colleges and players named.
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College Boy Makes Good
Santa Clara appoints Bing Crosby as a regent. Harry Lillis Crosby, longtime Gonzaga alumnus from Spokane, Washington, is named by board chairman Benjamin Swig to serve on the University of Santa Clara governing body.
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