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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1963
Page
5
Sonny Liston overwhelmed Floyd Patterson in 2 minutes 10 seconds at Las Vegas to claim his 28th straight win and pave the way for a September 30 title bout with Cassius Clay in Philadelphia. Patterson vows return as Liston advances toward the heavyweight title showdown.
In Las Vegas Sonny Liston dominates Floyd Patterson who is knocked out in the first round for the second time. Patterson says he feels terrible and will try again. Cassius Clay mock terror and Liston predicts an easy win over the challenger.
Cassius Clay declares the Liston Patterson fight was not for the title but an elimination to decide who will challenge him. He interrupts Liston’s victory party, mocks Patterson and taunts Liston as fans chant for Clay after the knockout.
Play began Monday in the Lawrence junior tennis tour. Top seed Mike Gibbens won 16 and under and 14 and under boys singles matches, defeating Donald Nelson 6-2 6-0. Coup Kurata swept two singles rounds without losing a game, beating John Nitcher and David Trillich. Other results show various players advancing in different age groups with a mix of scores and defaults.
HIRAM Ohio AP Defensive linebacker Galen Fiss a former Kansas star and eighth season with the Cleveland Browns was named captain of the National Football League Club at the opening of training camp Monday.
Cassius Clay Sr. says he expects an eighth round knockout for his son against Sonny Liston. He adds the bout will last six rounds, expressing confidence in the challenger.
Several hundred guests gathered in a New York hotel ballroom to watch a closed circuit broadcast of the Liston Patterson title fight from Las Vegas. The crowd, including reporters and celebrities, reacted with boos for Liston and sympathy for Patterson as Cassius Clay emerged as the star of the show.
New York Mets announce waivers for Jim Piersall to grant his unconditional release. The 33 year old center fielder hit .194 in 40 games, while the club seeks outfielders who can help improve the lineup. Piersall carries a .274 career average and peaked at .322 in 1962 with Cleveland.
The New York Yankees, minus Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, stretch their lead to seven and a half games after an 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Tom Tresh returned with a homer and a single as Ralph Terry earned his 10th victory despite yielding 12 hits. Mantle and Maris are expected back soon, keeping the Yankees on track for another strong home campaign.
About 600 fight fans rioted when told no standing room tickets would be sold for a Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson heavyweight title fight screening in Camden New Jersey. Fourteen patrol cars of police arrived but no arrests or injuries were reported. Theater officials had announced all seats were sold and no standing room tickets would be offered.
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