Justice Dept Signals Clay Draft Fight Was Financially Motivated
The Justice Department letter to Clay's draft appeal board implies Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali sought conscientious objector status to avoid military service on financial grounds. The 17 page document rejects the examiner's recommendation to grant CO status and details Clay's Nation of Islam affiliation and religious beliefs cited in his March 1966 hearing.
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Maris Faces Bell's Palsy Impact On 1966 Season
Cardinals star Roger Maris disclosed he has Bell's palsy affecting the right side of his face. Doctors say to wait it out, with spring training far off, leaving his playing future uncertain and potentially sidelined if the condition persists.
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Lonborg Faces Knee Surgery After Ski Accident
Boston Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg, 1967 Cy Young winner, is expected to undergo knee surgery to repair a torn ligament from a skiing accident near Lake Tahoe. Lonborg played a key role in Boston's pennant run and World Series appearance, with a standout season including 22 wins and 9 homers driven in. The injury threatens his chances for the upcoming season as doctors assess the extent of the damage.
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Best and Worst in 1967 Sports Year Across Games
A sprawling 1967 sports roundup highlights standout figures such as LSU coach Charley McClendon and Hall of Fame names like Cassius Clay, Bob Gibson, and O. J. Simpson while noting miscues and misfires across football, boxing, boxing, baseball, and tennis with multiple teams including the Cardinals Rams Red Sox and Cowboys referenced amid a collage of events and opinions.
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Top Favorites Col pagl and Lafayette Vie In Indiana Tourneys
United Press International lists Columbus and No 2 Lafayette as top contenders for their holiday Indiana high school tournaments. East Chicago Washington is a strong No 3 with a potential Michigan City test, while Evansville North and other ranked squads draw attention in varied one day and midweek showdowns across Vincennes Jeffersonville and Indianapolis circuits.
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Hoosiers Rise in UPI Poll To Fifth
Indiana’s unbeaten Hoosiers, 6-0 this season, jumped from sixth to fifth in the UPI coaches poll, earning 141 points. The team is set to play Thursday in a holiday tournament at Dallas, Texas.
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Packers Reach Western Title Rematch With Cowboys
Green Bay defeats Romar Gabriel and the Rams to win the Western Conference and set up a rematch with Dallas. Bob Hayes shines late for the Cowboys after a muted season, returning kicks and catching a TD as Wisconsin weather turns cooler ahead of the title clash.
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Pont quotes on Indiana defense and Purdue film before Rose Bowl
California news reports Indiana coach John Pont praising his team's defense after reviewing Purdue and other tapes. He notes USC star G J Simpson as a standout, denies luck explains close wins require skill, and compares Indiana's size and strategy to UCLA's 1966 Rose Bowl approach.
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Houston Not Ready to Challenge UCLA
Houston Cougars remain a top contender but trail UCLA in the weekly coaches poll. UCLA holds top status with Houston second after a strong 14–victory run, while Indiana Tennessee Kentucky and others fill the top ranks based on recent games.
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