Liston Pounds Patterson in First Round to Claim Title
Sonny Liston becomes world heavyweight champion by knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round at Comiskey Park. Liston vows a rematch within five to six months, aiming to be a worthy champion and promising a return fight at Miami Beach if possible. Patterson suffers his third professional defeat in 41 fights, with earnings estimated near 1.5 million for the event.
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Bowling Leaders Spark Yokayo League Night
Sue Burnham posted a 206 high game and Pat Smith a 468 high series to lead last Tuesday’s Yokayo Bowl Latch tes League. Team 4 and Teams 6 7 tied for first with three wins in four games, earning extra credit for a win. Rita Sperry trailed Sue.
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Bowling league opens with record scores at Yokayo Bowl
The Splits swept their opening match 4-0 in the Sunday Ukiah Mixed Foursome at Yokayo Bowl. Chuck Lowe led with a 513 series and 186 high game, Ron Hunter added 186, while team totals featured 2240 by Team 4 and high team game 591 by the Splits. Daniels and Harlowe and Team Nine posted perfect 4-0 scores in other leagues.
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Los Angeles Seeks 1968 Olympic Bid
Los Angeles, host of the 1932 Games, is viewed as having a one in five chance to win the 1968 Olympic bid. Robert Kane, site committee chairman, praised LA facilities as ample and magnificent while noting other cities kuten Detroit Portland San Francisco and Philadelphia compete in the Chicago selection meeting set for October 15.
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Patterson Fight Ends Quick as Liston Stops Patterson
Floyd Patterson lasted one minute and 56 seconds before Sonny Liston knocked him out in Chicago. Patterson earned about 1.5 million dollars for the brief title defense, roughly 12 931 dollars per second. Liston was paid around 400 000 dollars or about 3 448 dollars per second.
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Sonny Liston seeks public forgiveness after Patterson win
Sonny Liston, now holder of the world heavyweight title, told reporters he hopes the public will forgive him for past misdeeds. He praised Floyd Patterson as a worthy champion and said Patterson could get a rematch, while Liston plans to defend his title against future challengers.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Loses Narrow Wembley Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson, 42, loses a close decision to Terry Downes at Wembley Pool. Downes leads on points through rounds five to nine, with Robinson staging a strong 10th round rally but the referee ends the bout with Downes ahead. Robinson protests the decision as his camp disputes the result. Turpin backs Robinson, noting he believed Robinson won.
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Fans Demand Refunds After Telecast Blackout
Fight fans in Brooklyn and St Paul paid up to $7 for a closed circuit Patterson Lis ton bout seen only on a darkened screen after a fuse blowout cut the telecast just before the knockout. About 3 500 patrons stormed the box office, police called for reinforcements, and refunds were promised by management.
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Rookies Shine As Yankees Clinch 27th Pennant
Yankee manager Ralph Houk saluted the rookies led by Tom Tresh Phil Linz Jim Bouton Joe Pepitone and Marshall Bridges after an 8 3 win over the Washington Senators to seal their 27th American League pennant. He credited the veterans for steady leadership but gave the rookies the top praise.
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Weatherly Wins Fourth Race To Secure America’s Cup
Newport Rhode Island UPI Weatherly clinched the 111 year old America's Cup by a half- mile victory over Gretel the Australian challenger in the fourth race of a best of seven series. Skipper Bus Mosbacher and crew delivered a decisive win as Sir Frank Packer acknowledged a strong foe and hinted at a return. Commodore H Irving Pratt noted no new challenge had been received. Britain may enter if they challenge within 30 days. Next series likely in 1944.
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Giants Not Out Yet Find Hope In Win Over Cardinals
San Francisco Giants stay within two games of the Dodgers after a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Pitcher Jack Sanford earned his 23rd win as Aaron Bowles aided a eighth inning rally while Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda delivered key hits. The Dodgers lost to Houston in extra innings, tightening the NL pennant race with five games left.
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