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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1966

Page

19

Clay 1 A But Title Fight Set

Cassius Clay, now Muhammad Ali, sees a March 29 heavyweight title bout with George Chuvalo at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. He gained permission to leave the United States from Selective Service local board 47 after reaffirming his 1-A status, with a possible appeal within 10 days.

Louisville Cassius Clay George Chuvalo Selective Service Local Board 47 United States Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens Clay Armed Services J. Allen Sherman Muhammad Ali Sherman

Iowa College Invitational Indoor Track at SCI

Cedar Falls hosts the ninth Iowa College Invitational indoor meet at SCI high fieldhouse. Nine Iowa schools enter led by SCI which has won all eight previous editions. Luther Dubuque Loras Grinnell Cornell Wartburg Simpson and Buena Vista also compete. Finals begin after 1:00 p.m. with preliminary events starting at 11:00 a.m.

Cedar Falls State College of Town Iowa College

Chief Don Eagle Dies at 41 in Gunshot Wounding

Montreal AP reports Chief Don Eagle a famed North American pro wrestling star died at 41 from a gunshot wound at his Caughnawaga Indian reserve home. The longtime mat performer had appeared in major circuits across the region.

Don Eagle Montreal Caughnawaga Indian Reserve

Dodger Holdouts Miss Opener in Movie Studio Deal

Dodgers stars Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale signed two week contracts to appear in a movie with Paramount Pictures. With no escape clauses, they will miss the April 12 season opener as holdouts seeking three year deals at 500000 each. Bavasi confirms the decision after the 19th inning drought and a 4 3 loss to St. Louis.

Murray Chass Associated Press Buzzie Bavasi Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Paramount Pictures Bavasi Koufax Drysdale David Janssen William Hayes Deysdale Dodgers St. Louis Jim Lefebvre Dennis ‘Aust Tommy Davis

Shenandoah Coach Irked By Bobcats Victory

Shenandoah coach Duane Rexroth criticized George Funk for leaving regulars in too long after a 100 to 54 first round loss to Marshalltown. Funk defended the decision saying the aim was to leave with sweat on their brows and that the team would need more tough games to reach the semifinals. Ray Nacke praised Heelan's balanced scoring and free throw accuracy in a win over Waverly-Shell Rock while aiming to meet Marshalltown again.

Des Moines George Funk Duane Rexroth Shenandoah Scribner Neb Marshalltown Rexroth Bobcats Ray Nacke Heelan Nacke Waverly-Shell Rock Fred Grawe

Baseball Starts On Its Defense

Milwaukee court hears state rest its case in antitrust battle over Braves move from Milwaukee to Atlanta. Judge Elmer Roller presides as baseball defends its actions amid Wisconsin antitrust charges.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Braves Atlanta Elmer W. Roller

Pepitone Faces Fine for AWOL at Yankees Camp

First baseman Joe Pepitone faced a fine and possible discipline after missing the bus for the Yankees trip to Orlando for a game with Minnesota. Pepitone had previous fines for tardiness. The Twins won the game 5 to 1.

Joe Pepitone New York Yankees Pepitone Yankees Orlando Minnesota Twins

Ellis Y Cage Team In Minnesota Meet

The 10 member Ellis branch YMCA high school team left for Austin Minnesota Friday to compete in the nine team North Central YMCA high school basketball tournament. The Ellis club which compiled a 23 3 record this season was slated to.

Ellis Branch YMCA Austin Minn North Central Ymca Ellis Club

Insurance agency advertises business and industrial coverage

Davis Jones Agency Incorporated promotes personal and commercial insurance services from the Commerce Exchange Building at 2720 First Avenue NE with contact number 364-5193 and a note of long standing since 1909.

Davis-Jones Agency Commerce Exchange First Avenue

Community Y League Brings Midwest Clubs to Friday Gathering

Wisconsin teams from Milwaukee North Side, Milwaukee Central, Racine, and Beinit join Minnesota clubs Austin and Red Wings, with Iowa entries Dubuque and Meson City also represented. Event starts at 6 p.m. Friday and showcases regional youth teams.

Wisconsin Milwaukee Central Y Racine Be Init Minnesota Austin and Red Wings Iowa Dubuque Meson City

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