Liston Draws First Blood in One Round KO of Patterson
Sonny Liston needed two minutes six seconds to dethrone Floyd Patterson at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The 2-year-old from Philadelphia built a rapid lead with a fearsome jab and powerful lefts, finally dropping Patterson after a left to the ear and a rights to the body. Patterson, 27, failed to land a telling blow as Liston dominated, securing a historic, decisive knockout in a fight that drew a massive crowd and lucrative pay-per-view.
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Sonny Liston Wins World Heavyweight Title at Comiskey Park
The crowd saw Charles Sonny Liston knockout Floyd Patterson in the first round at Comiskey Park in two minutes and six seconds. Liston, depicted as arrogant and intimidating, becomes heavyweight champion of the world, a figure critics call dangerous for youth.
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Rice QB Sees Breakaway Run After Defensive Player Relaxes
In a tense third quarter against LSU, a Rice safety makes a clean tackle at the 15 yard line but relaxes as the LSU halfback shouts Down. The ballcarrier breaks free and scores. The expected ruling would be a defensive penalty of offside or a still-signed play depending on whether the tackler actually relaxed before contact.
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New champ Sonny Liston Faces Scrutiny Over Past
Chicago dispatch reports Sonny Liston, now heavyweight champion, has a history of arrests and associations with Blinky Palermo. Born amid poverty, he left school early, spent time in prison and workhouse, with prior Philadelphia disorderly conduct case resolved by apologies. His present conduct may shape the final chapter of his story.
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Liston seeks public forgiveness after Patterson win
Sonny Liston, now world heavyweight champion, told a Chicago news conference he wants public forgiveness for past sins and pledged to sin no more. He praised Floyd Patterson as a good champion and said a rematch would be his next fight, while expressing gratitude for the title chance.
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Patterson-Liiston Fight Ends Quick. Patterson to Earn 1.5 Million
Chicago reports Floyd Patterson lasted 1 minute 56 seconds before Sonny Liston knocked him out. Patterson will be paid about 1.5 million for the title defense, equating to roughly 12,931 dollars per second. Liston stands to gain about 400,000 dollars, or 3,448 dollars per second.
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Major League Baseball Yesterday and Tonight Schedule
Baseball results from yesterday show Boston 4 Chicago 0 and Detroit 3 Los Angeles 2 with Cleveland 5 Minnesota 1 and New York 8 Washington 3. Tonight features Washington at New York with Rudolph slated to pitch against Terry and Chicago at Boston with Herbert facing Wilson.
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Breasley to ride Carry Back in Arc de Triomphe race
Australian jockey Arthur Scobie Breasley has agreed to ride Carry Back of the United States in the Prix de L Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on October 7. Breasley previously won the event aboard Ballymoss for England in 1958.
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Racing extended at Lorain County Speedway plans eight Saturday shows
The Northern Ohio Stock Car Racing Association voted to extend Saturday night competition at Lorain County Speedway with eight events featuring super modifieds for a 40 percent purse. Races include a dash, semi feature, 25 lap feature and a pursuit. If successful, Sundays could be added. showtimes stay 6 pm trials and 8 pm first race, with admission $1.50 adults and 50 cents children. Membership approved switching from guaranteed to percentage purse.
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All-stars Ya Caer Veer Eyed For Clubhouse Or Sodas
An odd sports item states the All-stars Ya Caer Veer eye a decision between a new clubhouse or a celebration with sodas for everyone, framed as a humorous community moment.
Bowlers share top in Western Auto League tie
Crowded lanes at Tarry Lanes as all six teams finish with 3 3 records in the Western Auto League. John Varady tops area with a 606 series including 257, 167 and 182 games. Marty Krupar leads with a 641 series at Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes.
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Sonny” Liston
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