Patterson Liston Heavyweight Title Fight At Comiskey Park
The Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston heavyweight title bout will be held at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Aimed to draw about 35,000 spectators, the fight is expected to set an all time gate record with around six million dollars in global receipts. Liston arrived from his camp at Aurora Downs, Illinois, as fair weather and cool temperatures were forecast for fight night.
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Patterson Liston title bout set at Comiskey Park Chicago
Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston meet for the world heavyweight title at Comiskey Park Chicago with promoters Championship Sports Inc and an expected crowd of about 35 000. Patterson holds the title and Liston the challenger in a 15 round bout with purses, ancillaries, and a potential rematch planned.
Nicklaus Returns to Ohio State with Unofficial Earnings
Nicklaus, studying while playing golf on national courses, will rejoin Ohio State University for the fall term with unofficial earnings of 61 318. He earned 3 500 for winning the Portland Open, ranking behind Palmer and Littler in 1962 money list.
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Liston Yardstick Six Years After Patterson Title Fight
Patterson fights Sonny Liston at Comiskey Park Chicago in a 15 round match. Patterson seeks status six years after first winning the world heavyweight title and faces a yardstick in Liston who has dominated opponents. Promoters predict a $500000 gate and vast closed circuit revenue, with Patterson guaranteed $2 million.
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Weatherly Aims For Fourth Win In World Cup Yacht Race
The Weatherly sails today for a fourth successive victory in the America’s Cup series as Gretel, Australia’s white and gold 12 meter, fights to keep the world championship afloat. Gretel trails three to one and a defeat would end the 1962 encounter. The decisive race, expected to favor Weatherly, is set to begin at 12 10 p m EDT.
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Liston Ignores Marciano Before Title Fight
Oscar Fraley reports from Aurora Downs where Rocky Marciano meets Sonny Liston off the record ahead of the Patterson bout. Marciano notes Liston’s cold aloofness, while Liston’s camp stays terse and unyielding. Marciano weighs the outcome, saying both fighters possess power and speed, with Patterson looming as a potential challenger.
Pennant races and schedule notes from major leagues
United Press International summarizes National League standings with Dodgers leading at 100 wins and Giants at 97, three games remain. Dodgers face Houston and St. Louis in six home games Sept 25–30, as San Francisco hosts St Louis and Houston. American League shows Yankees at 92–65 and Twins at 88–70 with schedules against Washington, Chicago, Baltimore, and Cleveland through Sept 30. Also notes Hall of Fame for Great Americans elections occur every five years.
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Shoot 69s Taylor Hoffer Take PGA Lead
George Hoffer and Joe Taylor shot 69s to grab a one stroke lead in the West Virginia PGA Championship at Hurricane. Sam Snead tied for second with a 70, while several players followed with 71 to 91 in first-round play. Two more rounds remain Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Rookie Of 1961 Entrants For Sal Race At Virginia State Fair
Sal Moschella named Rookie of the Year for 1961 and Jim Maguire, a 1962 prospect, are among early entrants for the State Fair of Virginia sprint car card at Richmond. Race director Sam Nunis aims for a field near 25 drivers for the 1:45 p.m. start on the half-mile oval sanctioned by the United Racing Club. Moschella, from Pleasantville New Jersey, drives the Senkow Chevrolet in the 20-lap Sweepstakes finale, a veteran racer since 1950. Maguire from Brighton Massachusetts began racing in 1959 and joined the URC last year.
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