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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1966
Page
11
Cassius Clay faces a draft exemption hearing on August 23 over his Muslim faith as a conscientious objector. Hayden Covington will represent Clay with Lawrence Grauman presiding. the case follows prior 1-A classification and a recent reclassification after lowered draft standards.
Oakland players Art Powell and Clem Daniels ended a 24 day holdout and will sign separate contracts believed to exceed 30 000 annually with options for at least two years. The move ends a dispute over three year no cut terms and includes potential raises beyond 30k.
Liberty Kansas City star Curt Merz, 6 foot 4, 260 pounds, ends his reign as world hand wrestling champion. He explains a series of strategic wins and a final match against a carpenter in Kansas City, deciding to retire after proving he was surpassed by strength and leverage.
Dale Root struck out 12 as Midwest Janitors defeated the Coralville Cardinals 14 2 at Ellis Park. Midwest built a 2 0 lead, then tallied in every inning except the second, with key extra base hits from Findley and Root. Vega tripled in Coralville’s runs, while Morrow and Tegges also contributed.
American skier Walt Falk 19 from Boise Idaho lost consciousness after a brain concussion in the men downhill at the World Alpine championships in Santiago Chile. A Catholic university hospital spokesman said his life was not in danger and U S Ambassador Ralph Duncan said Falk was conscious and able to talk briefly during a morning visit. His father was en route and a decision would be made on moving Falk to the United States.
Patrolman J W Bedgood faces dismissal for alleged behavior unbecoming an officer after a traffic jam near Atlanta stadium where Henry Aaron's wife Mrs. Aaron says he waved a pistol and cursed her. A coalition of 22 Negro civic clubs backs firing, while Bedgood says he only touched the gun. Court date set for August 16 on charges of failing to obey an officer and disorderly conduct curses.
The article explains why baseball uses nine innings linking to the nine players. It mentions early scoring rules, a record fish caught in Idaho, Princeton football opening game success, and notes on disability provisions in a Northwestern policy with no exclusions.
Tama County Iowa State alumni and Cyclone club boosters bought an Angus steer at the Gladbrook 4 H FFA sale. Dan Vint of Toledo owned the steer to be processed by Bookey Packing and served to ISU athletes as part of their training diet. Ray Donels of ISU athletics accepted the steer, and the Vint family will attend a barbecue and receive preserved seats at the September 24 Oklahoma game in Ames.
Baseball Commissioner Eckert announced the major league draft of American Legion players will be held in Chicago on Wednesday, August 24. The draft order follows last season's final standings with Kansas City getting the first choice and the New York Mets second.
Pacific Coast league results list Tulsa 7 San Dies Spokane 16 OKproma City 2 as the only games. International League matches Columbus 4 Toronto Jacksonvifield Rochester e Syracuse 4 Richmond 5 Buffalo Toledo 0. Texas League El Paso 5 Austin 4 Amarillo 7 Albuquerque 2. Southern League Mobile 6 All-Stars 1. Eastern League Elmira 1-2 Waterbury 0-3 Pittsfield 8-12 Pawtucket 2-2.
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