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Those of us who were expecting Sonny to flatten Clay in four were rudely surprised when a vigorous and confident Cassius answered the fourth round bell. Advancing against Liston for the first time in the fight, Cassius began to dominate the action with stinging left jabs thrown from every angle. Liston delivered a solid left and right to the jaw, but the punches dented neither Clay's jaw nor his confidence. Liston was plodding by the end of the round; Clay was faster than ever. Round to Clay...
There are however, at least two young and highly ranked heavyweights who would love to have a shot at Clay before he is dispatched by Liston. Ernie Terrell, 6' 6" and 206 pounds, is a smart boxer with a left that is good enough to flatten Cassius and a reach which might just hold off Sonny for six or seven rounds. Terrell is not a flashy fighter, but his strike and clinch style makes excellent use of his exceptional size. Terrell has beaten Cleveland "Cat" Williams and most recently the young giant sent aging Zora Folley stumbling down the heavyweight...
...linen to leopard, can be made to look entirely new by a switch in ribbon color or the substitution of feather for flower. They are firm enough to hold their own high shape, are better even than the bouffant hairdo; nothing, neither wind nor compact car, is likely to flatten them or leave them bedraggled...
Marcellus vanquished Carthage, Cassius laid Julius Caesar low, And Clay will flatten Douglas Jones With a mighty, measured blow...
Speaking of singers, one who is more than a novelty is Danny Small, whose first record, Woman, She Was Born for Sorrow (United Artists UAJ 15004), was released a few few months ago. Small sings quietly, unpretentiously, and sentimentally. His style is not demanding: he doesn't try to flatten the listener, only to engage his attention, like a good conversationalist...