Ali Freed in Draft Case After Supreme Court Reversal
Muhammad Ali announced he would live by his Black Muslim beliefs after the Supreme Court overturned his draft evasion conviction. He spoke in Chicago on the eve of a July 26 boxing match, praising Allah and Elijah Muhammad while describing relief from a possible five year sentence. He recounted learning of the ruling from a store owner on 15th Street as reporters chased his big limousine through the South Side.
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Donut Kastle Keeps Senior League Hopes Alive
Donut Kastle won 6 3 over Team No 4 as Chip Livingston earned his seventh straight win and contributed a two run homer. Two nights later Team No 3 shut out Donut Kastle 1 0 in eleven innings with Coffee striking out 12 and Garner driving in the decisive run.
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Ali draft ruling fuels boxing officials' relief
New York officials welcomed the Supreme Court ruling overturning Muhammad Ali's draft conviction. Dooley said the matter is clarified and Ali can pursue boxing again after years of suspension. WBA and Floyd Patterson era figures weighed in with supportive comments as Ali eyes a return.
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Vida Blue Poised to Push A's Toward Pennant
Oakland pitcher Vida Blue, 21, eyeing a strong first full season, aims to throw strikes and win games. The Mansfield, Louisiana native already flashed brilliant promise with a no hitter last year and led early in strikeouts, hinting at a potential 20-win season.
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Recreation Department Sets Tennis Tourney
The Aiken Recreation Department sponsors a men's doubles tennis tournament for players 17 and older. Double elimination format with trophies for first and second. entry is $1. Matches at Virginia Acres Tennis Courts begin July 12 with registration closing July 7. call 648-0151 to register.
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Baseball Standings and Weekday Results Snapshot
National League East standings show Pittsburgh leading with 48 wins and New York 42. West Division lists San Francisco 49 wins and Los Angeles 43. Tuesday night matches include New York at Philadelphia and Los Angeles at Chicago with notable scores like San Francisco 6 Chicago 4. Cleveland defeats New York 6-1 in a separate game.
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Yancey Wins Amana VIP With Record Score
Bert Yancey captured the Amana VIP golf title with a nine under par 64 on Monday at Iowa City. He had three eagles and four birdies in a 29 34 round, tying for the lowest score and beating the course record set by Lee Trevino in 1968. Yancey earned 2500 dollars for first in the 36 man field.
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Gorman Upsets Laver In Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Tom Gorman the sixth ranked American and unseeded defeated top seed Rod Laver 9 7 8 6 6 3 on a slow Wimbledon court. The win sends Gorman to face Stan Smith in the semifinals as American players push for more titles. Billie Jean King reached the women's semifinals with a three set win over Francoise Durr while Evonne Goolagong advanced.
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Sumter Edges Monroe as cellar battle nears escape
In a Western Carolinas League action Sumter beat Monroe 2-1 to gain ground in the cellar. Spartanburg and Greenwood won while Greenville, Anderson, and Monroe slipped further back as standings show Spartanburg 7-1 Greenwood 5-2 Anderson 3-3 Monroe 2-4 Greenville 2-5 Sumter 2-4. Jesus De La Rosa doubled in a run and Steve Gardner scored on a wild pitch for Sumter. Rowland Office hit a three run homer for Greenwood in a 6-5 win over Greenville. Jesus Hernaiz pitched seven hits for Spartanburg in a win over Anderson.
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Bets Covered In Camden Race
The Off Track Betting Corp plans to take bets on the November 20, 100000 dollar Colonial Steeplechase at Camden. OTB chairman Howard Samuels credits the Camden track for the idea. The race is the nation’s biggest money steeplechase, with Raymond G. Woofe noting strong reception.
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Belk Defeats Lominick In Postseason Thriller
Belk tops Lominick 3 to 2 in a tense late inning comeback at Traughber field. Lominick's led early with a solo homer by Anderson while Belk answered with runs in the third and fifth. Miner and Anderson pitched seven strong innings before relievers Jarriel and Hall finished. Tonight's rematch at 8 determines the champion, with Belk needing a win.
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