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Sonny Liston wins heavyweight boxing title....



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September 26, 1962

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 26, 1962

* Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight w/photo


Page 6 has a three column headline: "Rematch of Heavyweights Set 'As Soon As Possible'" with caption: "Liston Wins Big" and photo. (see) First report coverage on Sonny Liston becoming heavyweight boxing champion of the world by defeating Floyd Patterson. Also much on the James Meredith being being prevented from entering the University of Mississippi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century