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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1962

Page

8

Stage Set for Heavyweight Battle at Comiskey Park

Patterson and Liston prepare for a 15 round title bout at Comiskey Park Chicago with fair chilly weather forecast. Expected gate around $600000 and total receipts about $6 million. Liston predicts quick KO but many writers favor Patterson amid tall reach and speed advantages.

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Liston Snubs Rocky Marciano at Aurora Training Quarters

Rocky Marciano confronts Sonny Liston in Aurora Downs training quarters as Liston ignores him and delivers curt replies before the heavyweight title bout against Floyd Patterson at Comiskey Park. Marciano calls Liston unkind and questions his conduct while noting Patterson’s cautious ascent.

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Yanks Could Win Pennant Tonight

The Yankees hold a one game magic number with two chances to clinch the American League pennant by beating the Senators or requiring a Indians loss. Dodgers also near NL title with four game margin, potential two if they win and Cardinals beat the Giants. Mets seek new NL loss record by falling to the Braves as they chase a historic debut season mark. Norm Siebern fuels Kansas City with two RBIs in a 5 2 win over Baltimore. Pete Mauthe scored 119 points for Penn State in 1912 football, a record still cited.

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Patterson Liston Title Fight Draws Local Notables in Chicago

Hal Williams and wife travel to Comiskey Park as Floyd Patterson defends his title against Sonny Liston with a crowd of celebrities and boxing insiders expected ringside. Reno Monday night predicts Liston may win and plans a Wednesday return, while Capossela notes his 28 years and 60 000 races called.

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Hawkeyes Prep for Oregon State Defense Focus

Iowa’s Hawkeyes continued fall practice for Saturday’s opener with Oregon State concentrating on stopping quarterback Terry Baker. Coach Jerry Burns noted Baker’s dual threat as passer and runner, while OSU injuries to Tom Holley and John Farrell reduce visiting risk.

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Koch returns home after army discharge to farm with father

Veil Koch arrived home Saturday after honorable discharge from the U S Army. He will reside with his parents six miles southeast of Brighton to farm with his father.

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Boxer Lavorante in coma still, doctors hopeful

In Los Angeles boxing star Alejandro Lavorante remains in a coma after Friday night knockout. Dr. J Dewitt Fox reports vital signs stable but condition serious. surgeons performed two brain operations and a tracheotomy. Pinkie George handles management. hospital spokesman says recovery could take days.

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Major League Standings and Upcoming Games Weekly Update

United Press International reports standings in both leagues with New York leading the American League and Los Angeles top in the National League. Tomorrow’s schedule features night games across key matchups including Washington at New York and Houston at Los Angeles among others.

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