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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1964
Page
5
Cassius Clay defeated Sonny Liston in a seventh round technical knockout to seize the heavyweight championship amid questions about Liston’s injury and the bout’s surprising turn. Liston suffered a shoulder separation with torn muscle fibers and bleeding, and Clay asserted the victory was earned rather than fixed.
Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, stunned Sonny Liston with a seventh round technical knockout to become heavyweight champion. The ecstatic fighter told reporters he was unafraid, calling Liston an amateur and vowing for future rivals while celebrating with family and friends in Miami Beach.
Wichita leads the Missouri Valley Conference toward a record home attendance average and may top 9,000 for the first time. The circuit already sits above last season's totals, with Louisville joining late and not in the race this season. The Shockers show a 9,245 average over 11 games, while Cincinnati and Louisville trail with 7,153 and 6,742 respectively.
Cassius Clay of Louisville defeats Sonny Liston of Denver by stoppage in seven rounds to win the heavyweight championship in Miami Beach. Clay improves to 21 0 with a dramatic victory and cruiser weight style dominance.
Miami Beach AP reports on the Cassius Clay versus Sonny Liston heavyweight title bout. Attendance 8297. receipts about 402000. guaranteed receipts 625000. Liston 40 percent 250000. Clay 22 percent 140625. Intercontinental 37 percent 234375. Liston 50 percent 117187. Liston total purse from live gate 367187. Closed circuit figures not yet estimated beyond past records.
Baldwin defeats Kansas School for the Deaf 74 28 as Elvin Gilges 11 points and 10 from Woody Hobson pace the Bulldogs. Spring Hill topples Wellsville 54 45 while Louisburg stops Stanley 76 63. Thursday schedule features Lane vs Spring Hill at 7 00 p m and Baldwin vs Louisburg at 8 45 p m. Final Friday crowns the title with state regional bids on the line.
The Big Eight Conference will discuss its postseason bowl policy during a quad meeting of athletic directors and faculty representatives, as the Orange Bowl tie ends. No contract is in prospect, but changes may be debated while preparing 1970 1971 schedules.
Kansas University coach Jack Mitchell announced two more high school signees. David Martin a 6-0 190 pound fullback from Bishop Miege Kansas City and John Adams a 6-3 195 pound end from Shawnee Mission North joined 33 high school players with letters of intent.
Linwood and Haskell earned tourney wins advancing to the Eudora Class B semifinals. Linwood beat Eudora 59 to 58 as Gary Johnson scored the decisive basket after Steve Matthews forced the steal. Haskell defeated Lansing 97 to 80 with Danny Day leading 30 points and Jim Garry pulling down 14 rebounds.
Overbrook, Greeley and Lyndon. won in the Williamsburg Class B high school basketball tournament opening Tuesday night. Overbrook edged Pomona 69 66, Greeley beat Melvern 44 37 in overtime, Lyndon defeated Princeton 63 55. Next action Thursday.
The Big Eight form chart shows Missouri as title favorites with nine top times or marks this season. Robin Lingle leads in the mile 1 000 and 880 but skips the 880 to run the mile and 1 000. The chart lists meet records and season bests across 14 events highlighting Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma State as strong contenders.
Easton McLouth and Winchester won first round games Tuesday at Perry in the Kansas Class B tournament. Perry had a bye and will play Easton Thursday at 7 p.m. McLouth and Winchester meet at 8:30. Winners play Friday for the title, losers play for third. Easton beat Meriden 70-62, McLouth beat Lecompton 82-47, Winchester beat Oskaloosa 70-58.
St Louis beat Philadelphia 115 to 107 and Boston won 114 to 102 over New York. San Francisco defeated Cincinnati 117 to 108. Thursday schedule lists San Francisco at St Louis and Boston at Baltimore Philadelphia at Detroit.
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