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if pay TO FROM : Mr. peinonf DATE: May 27, 1965 | , ~ Trotter J. He Gale gl d ee SUBJECT : , OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 @ 3010-108 @ Mi MAY 1967 EDITION i GS$a GEN. REG. NO. 27 ‘ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum . @ SONNY LISTON - CASSIUS “CLAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT SPORTS BRIBERY As you know, the Liston-Clay fight h received wide publicity by all forms of news media. Included in the publicity have been what appear to be unsubstantiated allegations by sports writers and persons long associated with the fight game that this fight was "fixed." Since we have received no information or allegations to date indicating. improprieties in connection with this fight, no open investi b > conducted. It is felt, however, appropriate confidential informants and sources located in logical offices should be discreetly contacted for information bearing on this matter. ; ACTION: pe C) That, if approved, the attached airtel instructing our Boston, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia Offices to contact appropriate sources and informants regarding this matter, be sent. Fa . Lf Enclosure 1 - Mr. Belmont 1 - Crime Records. Division ‘1 - Mr. Gale ; 1 AC 1 &