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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1964
Page
9
Muhammad Ali known then as Cassius Clay declares himself the greatest after defeating Sonny Liston in a historic heavyweight title upset at Miami Beach. He taunts Liston and vows to fight again, while associate Drew Brown weeps as the new champion basks in triumph.
The Tuesday heavyweight title fight drew 8,297 fans with estimated receipts of 402000 dollars. Liston earned 250000 from the guaranteed 625000 share, Clay 140625, Inter-Continental 234375, and Liston 127187 from Inter-Continental. Liston’s live gate total was 367187 dollars. Closed circuit TV had no new estimates beyond old records.
Muhammad Ali declares himself the greatest amid a triumphant postfight celebration. He accuses Liston of using liniment to blind him, says Liston is in the hospital, and promises future bouts only with worthy opponents. Navy shifts football game to Friday night October 9 against Georgia Tech in Annapolis.
Cassius Clay, a 7 1 underdog, stopped Sonny Liston in the end of the sixth round to become the new heavyweight champion in Miami Beach. Liston injured his left shoulder and could not lift his arm, while Clay dominated with speed and steady jabs as boos rang from about 8 000 in attendance.
Sonny Liston was rushed to a Miami Beach hospital after a seventh round TKO loss to Cassius Clay. Liston, with a numb left arm from shoulder to wrist, feared a shoulder fracture and did not reenter the ring. Trainer Jack Nilon said a TV decision ended the fight as Liston could not lift his left arm.
Red Barber, 56, is reported improving after a heart attack suffered Sunday night in Emporia while en route to Yankee spring training in Florida. He is a member of the Yankee radio television broadcasting crew. Doctors would not estimate a release date.
The Frederick County Umpires Association will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the YMCA. All members and interested persons are urged to attend.
Jim Grelle former Oregon mile star withdrew from the Knights of Columbus mile at Madison Square Garden due to a virus. He plans to move to the 3000 meter steeplechase for the Olympics and has been ill for two weeks. Tom O'Hara of Loyola Chicago will run and be timed at key marks, potentially setting three indoor records in one race. Lehigh wrestling posted a perfect 48-0 score against Brooklyn College in 1947.
The Buckeystown team of the Tri County League meets Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Buckeye town social hall. All players and prospective players are urged to attend.
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