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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1966

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Clay Status To Be Known August 23

A hearing set for August 23 could decide if heavyweight champion Cassius Clay is exempt from the draft as a conscientious objector due to religious beliefs. Clay, a Black Muslim convert, is currently 1-A and could face deferment if the judge and Justice Department recommend it.

Louisville Cassius Clay Armed Services Clay New York Hayden Covington

Softball Slo Pitch League Game Summary

Cherry Burrell team scored two runs in the seventh. Zachar Realtors trailed with a pair of zeros in the early innings. Netolicky and Stych led for Cherry Burrell while McPartland and Dolphin contributed for Zachar Realtors in this damaged OCR result.

Cherry-Burrell Zachar Realtors Netolicky McPartland and Dolphin

Whitworth tops 1965 LPGA money list in earnings

Kathy Whitworth of San Antonio led the LPGA in money earned during 1965 with 32327. She won eight tournaments.

Quincy, Ill Kathy Whitworth San Antonio Ladies Professional Golf Association

Powell Daniels End 24 Day Holdout with Oakland

Powell and Daniels end their 24 day holdout and return to Raiders camp after negotiating separate 3 year no cut contracts believed to be over 30 000 annually. Washington safety Lonnie Sanders suffers back sprain. Jim Steffen out six weeks after lung collapse and rib injuries. Rams praise Partee and Baughan as Browns game notes edge Browns 19 6 pre season opener. Shea to undergo lumbar disc surgery likely sidelined all season.

Santa Rosa Calif Art Powell Clem Daniels Oakland Raider Scott Stirling Raiders Powell Daniels Washington Redskins Lonnie Sanders Sanders Jim Steffen Steffens Baltimore Colts Doctors Hospital Jack Pardee Maxie Baughan Los Angeles Rams George Allen Allen Cleveland Browns Rams Browns Coliseum Pat Shea San Diego Chargers Shea Southern California

Curt Merz Retires as Hand-Wrestling Champion

Liberty Missouri AP report says Curt Merz the 6 4 260 pound Kansas City guard retires unbeaten as world hand wrestling champion. Merz describes challenges from Ken Harrelson and a climactic East Coast match that led to his decision to quit after a 40 year old carpenter nearly beat him.

Curt Merz Liberty Kansas City Merz Ken Harrelson Baseman Kansas City A’s Chiefs Muscle Man Harrelson Billy Martin Minnesota Twins Kenny Martin

Rolling Hills Golf Club Stands Out in Florida

Fort Lauderdale report notes Rolling Hills Golf and Country Club differs from typical Florida courses by lacking palm trees yet featuring numerous oaks. The course stands out for its distinct landscape and setting as an AP feature.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla Rolling Hills Golf and Country Club Florida

Midwest Janitors Clinch Near Crown With 14-2 Win

Dale Root struck out 12 as Midwest Janitors defeated the Coralville Cardinals 14-2 at Ellis Park. Midwest built a 2-0 lead, added four in the fourth, and unloaded six in the seventh to stay within one win of the title. Vega tripled for Coralville and Morrow scored on an error.

Dale Root Ellis Park Midwest Coralville Cardinals Ken Findley Root Dwayne Christofferson Findley Phil Vega Cardinals Coralville Cardinal Gary Morrow Vega Dave Tegges

U S Skier Walt Falk Recovery Updates After World Alpine Fall

American skier Walt Falk, 19, collapsed after a fall in the World Alpine championships downhill. He was reported not in danger after brain concussion and regained consciousness, with U S Ambassador Ralph Dunham visiting. Falk's move to the United States depends on his father's arrival.

Santiago Chile Walt Falk Catholic University Hospital Boise Falk United States

Why baseball lasts nine innings and other quick sporting facts

A compact survey explains why nine innings became standard in baseball, linking to the nine players per team. It notes a 1956 freshwater record white sturgeon of 360 pounds and 111 inches caught in Idaho. It also highlights Princeton football’s opening-game streak of 87 wins in 95 seasons.

William Cravens Snake River Idaho Princeton

Atlanta Aldermen weigh firing officer in pistol gesture case

Patrolman L. W. Bedgood faces possible dismissal after allegations he waved a pistol at Mrs. Henry Aaron during a stadium traffic jam. Five witnesses respald the incident as a threat. Bedgood says he only touched the gun. Mrs. Aaron is scheduled for court August 16 on related charges. suspensions were issued for Bedgood and two supervisors.

Atlanta UPI City Board of Aldermen Henry Aaron Atlanta Braves Leroy Johnson Aaron L. W. Bedgood Braves Atlanta Stadium Smith Redgood B. F. Rains C. J. Strickland Bedgood

Cyclones Will Eat Tama Steer

Tama county Iowa State alumni and Cyclone club boosters bought an Angus baby beef at a 4 H FFA sale in Gladbrook. Dan Vint of Toledo owns the steer, which Bookey Packing Co Des Moines will process for ISU athletes training diet. Ray Donels of ISU athletic staff accepted the steer for the department. Dan Vint and his parents will join ISU at a barbecue before the Sept 24 Oklahoma game in Ames with reserved seats.

Toledo Tama County Iowa State Cyclone Club FFA Gladbrook Dan Vint Bookey Packing Co Des Moines ISU Ray Donels Dean Vint Oklahoma Ames

Legion Player Draft Set in Chicago August 24

Baseball Commissioner William Eckert announced the major league draft of American Legion players will be held in Chicago on Wednesday August 24. The draft order will mirror last season's final standings with Kansas City first and the New York Mets second.

New York William D. Eckert American Legion Chicago Kansas City New York Mets

Minor League Baseball Scores Across Regions

A slate of minor league games across multiple leagues shows mixed results. Highlights include Columbus 4 Toronto 6, Rochester 2-0, Syracuse 6, Richmond 5 in 15 innings, Buffalo 6 Toledo 0, El Paso 5 Austin 4, Amarillo 7 Albuquerque 2, Mobile 6 All-Stars 1, Elmira 1-2 and Pittsfield 8-12 with Pawtucket 2-2. Only games scheduled.

International Caoge Columbus Toronto Jacksonville Rochester Syracuse Richmond Buffalo Toledo el Paso Austin Amarillo Albuquerque Dallas-Fort Worth Arkansas Iain Elmira Woteriory Pittsfield Pawtucket

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