Fight on the Lam in Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Match
The piece describes the Liston Clays fight as fugitives from scrutiny. It notes Boston sanctuary after other cities refused licensing and criticizes boxing oversight and promoter corruption. It profiles Liston as a long time mob associate and echoes a troubled history of the sport.
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Cassius Clay
Sonny Liston
Lewiston
Boston
Liston
Miami Beach
Massachusetts Boxing Commission
World Boxing Association
Endicott Peabody
Massachusetts
Red Light
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Denver
Conned boxing world tied to underworld and promoters
The piece alleges corrupt ties in boxing involving Liston and Clay, with promoters paying for match inducements and Liston claims loyalty to a fighters’ company. It notes changes in stock, management shifts, and Liston’s claimed independence while a return bout is prearranged. The narrative links political and criminal figures to the sport.
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Blinky Palermo
Philadelphia
Pugs
Liston
Underworld
Treasuries
Miami Beach
Clay
Jack Nolin
Bob
Boston
Jack Nilon
Sam Margolies
Eight Local Teams Enter Southwestern Softball Play Opens Monday
The Southwestern Softball Play opens Monday at Squires with eight teams sanctioned by World Softball Congress and the Amateur Softball Association and supported by the Nevada State Softball Association. Veteran rosters from Coo Coo Club Lake Mead Lakers Marcel’s Auto Body Nevada Test Site Bears Waller Lumber Duke Durden team figures include 1963 champion John Bailey and pitching stars Johnny Davis and Bob Robey.
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Lake Mead
Herb Seay
Jim Kizzire
Waller Lumber
Pete Gruneisen
Bob Moon
Squires Park
Sunfoto
World Softball Congress
The
Amateur Softball Association
Nevada State Softball Association
Coo Coo
Paul Felix
Ray Eicher
Gary Hoover
John Bailey
Bobby Leno
Gary Maugher
Johnny Rios
Dave Bell
Art Ross
Tom Thomas
Jimmy Heatwole
Lake Mead Base
Lakers
Jack Durham
Dick Philpitt
Bill Scoble
Marcels
Johnny Cuda
de Delgado
Reno
Ed Spoon
Spoon
Ernie Brooks
Don
Ron Bananto
Fd Gregory
Mel
Harry Wolford
Ted Rosen
Jim England
Nevada
Muni Softball Lake Mead Rose Highlights
A clipped boxscore reports Lake Mead Rose and Muni teams in a softball game with list of players, doubles, and home runs. Notables include Norbd Sweeney and Ron Donanto hitting homers and multiple players contributing in field and pitching, with CCS and LM rosters indicated.
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Jack Durham
Rudy Bosovsky
Ed Spoon
Dave Seidenstucker
Ernie Brooks
del Delgado
Mike Rival
Dave Prowell
Tom Monks
Don Bonanto
Mel Wolford
Norbd Sweeney
Ron Donanto
Frank Lesting
Dodgers Envision Shortstop Prospect Tommy Dean Rising
Los Angeles Dodgers view Tommy Dean of Iuka Mississippi as a premier infield prospect. The 1-year-old bonus baby, currently with Albuquerque in the Texas League, is praised by manager Roy Hartsfield as a gifted player with elite hands. Dodgers GM Buzz Bavieri likens him to Pee Wee Reese at a comparable stage.
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Albuquerque
N.M
UPI
Mississippi
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tommy Dean
Iuka
Miss
Dodgers
Tommy
Roy Hartsfield
Boston Braves
Hartsfield
Dean
F. J
Buzzrie) Bavasi
Pee Wee Reese
Pee Wee
Bavasi
al Campanis
Hugh Alexander
Dodger
Nevada Track Star Poised for NCAA District Eight Meet
Otis Burrell of Nevada leads as favorite in high jump and high hurdles at the NCAA district eight championships at Hayward State. He set Far Western Conference marks, with 7 percent in high jump and 14.2 in the hurdles, facing challengers John Rambo and Frank Nordy in the high jump and Jerry Walker in the hurdles. Winners advance to the NCAA college division meet in Long Beach State June 1. Fresno State ships sprinters Darel Newman Sam Workman and Charles Craig to Coliseum Relays while remaining Bulldog entrants include Eddie Savage Ron Matheson Sewell Simmons and Charles Nelson Jim Nielsen Paul Workentin.
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Nevada
Otis Burrell
Wolf Pack
Hayward State
Burrell
John Rambo
Long Beach State
Frank Nordy
San Fernando Valley
Cornelius Warmerdam
Fresno State
Coliseum
Los Angeles
Darel Newman
Sam Workman
Charles Craig
Bulldogs
Eddie Savage
Ron Matheson
Sewell Simmons
Charles Nelson
Charles Hulse
Jim Nielson
Paul Warkentin
League Leaders Highlight National and American Baseball
Summary of top home run and run batted in leaders in both leagues. Lists show players from Giants Cubs Mets Reds Braves A's Tigers Orioles Indians and Twins with counts ranging up to 23 RBIs and single to multiple seven homer marks. Names include Banks Mays Robinson Kaline Mantilla Powell Oliva Thomas Colavito and others.
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Giants
Banks
Cubs
Mathews
Braves
Swoboda
Mets
Torre
Robinson
Reds
Biefary
Oriolet
Coniquare
Gentile
A's
Morton
Tigers
Kaline
Tipers
Mays
Jenneen
Life Saving Classes Offered in NSW at J D Smith Pool
North Las Vegas Recreation Department announces junior and senior life saving courses starting Monday at J D Smith Pool. Classes meet Monday Wednesday Friday 4 to 6 for three weeks. Sign up at the Fun Center. Cost 75 cents for the Life Saving Manual. course is free. Instructor Mike Dietmeier. Call 642-2741 ext 41 for details.
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Tion
J. D. Smith
Las Vegas
Mike
Angel Pitcher Dick Wantz Dies After Brain Tumor Surgery
Los Angeles Angel relief pitcher Dick Wantz died after brain surgery for a rapidly regrowing malignant tumor. The 25 year old rookie had undergone surgery in Detroit and never regained consciousness, leaving a widow and a young child.
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Inglewood
Calif
UPI
Los Angeles Angel
Dick Wantz
Angel
Detroit
Robert Woods
Woods
Wantz
Trapshoot Set Here Exciting Event Attracts 250+ Marksmen
The trapshoot plans a large turnout with defending champion Joe Devers of Reno among more than 250 marksmen. Added money totals 5500 dollars and guaranteed purses reach 6000 dollars plus a 1965 Buick Special. Trophies for all winners and belt buckles for high overall in five classes. Social schedule aligned with daily events and free hotel shuttle from Desert Inn and Stardust to the Gun Club.
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Joe Devers
Reno
Desert Inn
Stardust Hotel
Gun Club
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