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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1962

Page

17

Mina Beats Cotton in Slim Key Win Sparks Title Talk

Peruvian light heavyweight Mina, ranked No. 5 by the WBA, scored a clear 10 round victory over Eddie Cotton at Madison Square Garden. He pressed for a title shot against Harold Johnson, while promoter Brenner insisted Mina must beat Henry Hank first in a challenger’s test. Meanwhile Emile Griffith defended an Austrian 154-pound crown in Vienna, a move viewed as securing another minor title claim.

Mauro Mina South America World Boxing Association Eddie Cotton Harold Johnson Cotton Madison Square Garden Teddy Brenner Mina WBA Ringo Magazine Henry Hank Brenner Johnson Hank Ring Dick Tiger Emile Griffith UPI Austrian Boxing Union Emile Red Wright Austria Europe Griffith Vienna

World boxing clash Brooklyn: Fullmer Tigers for title

The World Boxing Association middleweight bout next Tuesday pits Gene Fullmer the champion against Dick Tiger the top challenger from Nigeria in a potential Fight of the Year. Analysts favor Tiger to win on points, with a late surge likely despite Fullmer’s late prep. If Tiger prevails, Las Vegas could host another title bout early next year under the Silver State Sports Club at the Dunes Hotel.

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Pierce Proved Real Giant in Series by M Gross

Billy Pierce starred for the San Francisco Giants in the 1962 World Series, delivering a masterful seven inning performance against the Yankees after a rough earlier playoff loss. He pitched with pinpoint control, aided by insights from former teammates Larsen and Kuenn, lifting the Giants to even the series at a pivotal moment.

Pierce Giants Southpaw Yankees White Sox Ed Fitzgerald Billy Mickey Mantle Mickey Dodgers Don Larsen Harvey Kuenn Billy Pierce

Giambra Confident in Title Bout With Denny Moyer

Joey Giambra, a 13 year veteran from California, faces Portland's Denny Moyer in a 15 round World Boxing Association junior middleweight title clash in Portland. Both fighters express confidence despite controversy over a rival welterweight title claim by Emile Griffith. Giambra says he can out-punch Moyer and seeks the middleweight crown eventually.

Joey Giambra Denny Moyer Portland World Boxing Association Giambra Denny Florentino Fernadeaz Apri Fernandez Moyer Don Jordan Jordan WBA Austrian Boxing Federation Emile Griffith Griffith Teddy Wright Vienna Charles P. Larson Griffth

Imported Gin Defines Distinctive Martini Spirit

The text emphasizes a uniquely cool crisp character of the imported gin that connoisseurs demand for impeccably blended martinis.

Forty Niners Fear Packers Substitutes Sunday

NFL Roundup reports coach Red Hickey wary of Green Bay substitutes after Paul Hornung injury. With Hornung out, Tom Moore and Elijah Pitts could stretch the Packers’ offense as Bart Starr shifts to a freer passing game. Forty-Niners ride a three-game winning streak and recall last season’s heartbreaker at Green Bay.

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Foster Challenges Jones In Garden Main Event

Unbeaten light heavyweight Bob Foster of Washington replaces Zora Folley and meets Doug Jones in a nationally televised bout at Madison Square Garden. Foster, 25, fights for his 12th straight pro win in his Garden main event debut, recalling a prior controversial amateur loss to Jones.

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Boat Size and Singlehanded Handling Advances

The article discusses how modern anchors and lighter materials let a single person operate larger boats. It notes advances enable one person or a couple to own and handle bigger pleasure craft. A reader asks why a 30 hp motor loses speed on a smaller boat, and the advisor recommends a propeller with less pitch to reduce motor labor and slip.

Ken L.V.H

One Best Race Selections Dominate Belmont Card

A long list of racing tips appears with multiple names and picks focused on Belmont. Top choice One Best highlighted alongside numerous offs, longshots and parlay suggestions including Red Vines and Ross Sea with various horses and associations named throughout.

Belmont Kelp Red Vines Kent Parlay Ross Sea Art Market Sceme South Toms Brook Vital Red Vines Gur Bon Don Cray Crod Tax Plang Ivory Tower Generals Bister Port Duke Notch Rideano Kelso Tutanshamen Mizz Runepurtyioc Scout

Kelso Aims For Third Jockey Club Gold Cup

New York Kelso the two time horse of the year seeks a third victory in the 44th Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park. The 5 year old gelding draws seven rivals and is a heavy 1 to 4 favorite with Milo Valenci la aboard. Other runners include Tutankhamen Danilo Nickle Boy and Lucky Uncle, as eight starters compete for 110900 in prize money.

New York Kelso Belmont Park Milo Valencula Tutankhamen Danilo Nickle Boy Lucky Uncle Military Plume Troubadour Round Table Nashua Citation Carry Washington DC Mad Hatter Dark Secret Firebhorn Helso Manny Yeaza Nickle Bow Guadalcanal Argentina

Qualifying Starts For Coast Races

In Monterey California at Laguna Seca Raceway, qualifying trials opened for the Pacific Grand Prix. Noted professionals include Graham Hill Joakim Bonnier Innes Ireland Bruce McLaren and Jack Brabham. Amateur races today with pro qualifying resuming Sunday morning.

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