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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
5
Durslag notes Clay, at 21, has 19 fights and rising skill but modest prospects. He hints Clay may be on verge of a bold, risky move, potentially arranging a Liston fight next month, a maneuver viewed as a daring con in the eyes of observers.
The article recalls Cassius Clay facing tough pro bouts since 1960, including clashes with Archie Moore and other journeymen. It notes doubts about his prime form, leg strength, and conditioning, and mentions critics describing him as a first class pugilist under scrutiny.
A fragmentary look at Cassius Clay amid a flood of names and schemes. Claims of avoided foes, shifting opponents, and the boxing world’s financial gambles blur into a chaotic portrait of hype and risk. Names like Williams Patterson Johansson Folley and Machen appear amid insinuations of manipulation and strategy.
A tense debate surrounds Cassius Clay as he weighs a future bout amid pressure from trainer Angelo Dundee and promoter Don King. With Liston possibly challenging Patterson, Clay risks missing a million dollar chance and jeopardizing a historic run in boxing.
Salinas and German clash in a Pan American Optimist Club benefit at Municipal Auditorium. Salinas, who lost to Oscar in Corpus Christi last December, seeks reversal after recent bouts in Mexico City. German last fought against Jorge Salazar, knocking him out early before fading late. Proceeds go to Don Bosco Youth Center with tickets 5, 3 and 2 dollars.
Dallas area boxing saw San Antonians struggle as Johnny Brooks of Wichita defeated Benito in the eighth round for Vic Graffio's state lightweight title. Luis Leija did not attend, drawing officials’ ire and a potential suspension hint.
In Dunedin Florida UPI reported Palmer moved into first in PGA money list after the Open. Ray Robinson slipped from a five bout streak and finished poorly amid the three way playoff for the $16 000 first prize and total earnings around $59 680. Jack Nicklaus and Boros rose in the standings as Gary Player and Tony Lema climbed.
Across Philadelphia New Bedford Sydney Tokyo and more, fighters posted varied results in mixed cards. Notable bouts included Paddy Beau stopping Jimmy Con hors in New Bedford and Olle Taylor outpointing Ignacio Pina in Sydney.
The expert experiments with many grip styles to find the one that fits. It notes the overlapping Vardon grip as common and describes how fingers press the club for direction and whipping action. 1963 by The Chicago Tribune.
Tug Sanders finally captures his first outright golf trophy of the year at the Al Laafar Shrine annual tournament held in Seguin's Max Starcke Park. After 18 holes he tied with A S Joseph Bob Reed Bob Gordon and Bob Bratton at net 728. A nine hole playoff left Sanders and Gordon atop with net 36s, ending in a sudden death test where Sanders secured victory with a par on the first hole.
Heavyweight challenger Cassius Clay says he would fight champion Lonny Liston at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium on September 30 for an Intercontinental Pro motions prize of 1.5 million. Advisor Jack Nilon doubts such a guarantee but expects a fair percentage. In other news, the American Hockey League re elected James G. Balmer as league president.
The letter discusses state quail hatcheries, with M E Bogle of San Antonio defending pen raised quail and questioning cited costs and returns. It tracks Bogle’s experience from early Texas game wardenships to commercial quail farming and release practices for stocking, including international shipping and regional distribution.
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