Bunche backs Patterson in Liston fight controversy
Boxing interest runs through social lines as Ralph Bunche urges Floyd Patterson to win over Sonny Liston amid broader calls from NAACP and critics. Patterson argues Liston deserves a chance, while Kane Walcott warns of social backlash if Liston triumphs. Arkansas raises football ticket prices ahead of 1962 season.
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Talbott Seeks Breakthrough Throws in KU Javelin Line
Kansas University junior Pete Talbott, a fifth on the all time KU javelin list, says he has never thrown well in meets but has recent bests of 223-214 and is chasing a 240 mark. He credits switching to the Finnish crossover style and notes rival Dick Clark’s 241-4 as a benchmark. Talbott aims to defend his CCC title at Notre Dame as Kansas eyes a seventh consecutive meet crown with 14 in the squad.
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Million Dollar Patterson Liston Title Fight Heads to Chicago
Promoters predict gross revenues exceeding 5 million for the Patterson Liston heavyweight bout at Comiskey Park on September 25. The arena seats 46 500 plus 10 500 temporary seats, with tickets from 100 to 10 dollars. Most revenue, about 4 million, will come from closed circuit TV in theaters nationwide with Chicago blackout. Patterson gets 45 percent of live gate and 55 percent of ancillary rights. Liston 12 14 percent plus a 200 000 guarantee. Championship Sports handles promotion. signing to occur in 2 3 weeks after Illinois Athletic Commission approval. New York boxing officials refused Liston a license, prompting Chicago as venue.
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Zaharias Women's Open opens with 46-player field
A 31 professional and 15 amateur field led by Mary Lena Faulk of Sea Island begins the Babe Zaharias Women's Open at Beaumont Country Club. The 54 hole event covers 6 219 yards with rounds concluding Sunday as the tournament purses total 7500 dollars.
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Olivo seals Pirates win with ninth inning strikeout
A 42 year old rookie Diomedes Olivo struck out Bill White with two outs in the ninth to preserve a 5-4 Pirates victory over the Cardinals. Bob Friend earned the win, his fifth, as Charley James and Fred Whitfield sparked the rally with back to back singles.
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