Court Denies Cassius Clay Draft Appeal
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals denied Cassius Clay's petition for leave to appeal and a temporary court order to block induction set for April 11. A district court hearing is scheduled in Louisville, Kentucky, with the matter moving forward despite the appeal delay. The suit, filed March 20, sought to prevent the draft arguing irreparable injury and conflicts with three fights worth about $460,000.
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Cage Post To Rodgers Cage Post To Rodgers
Jim Rodgers, former Iowa player and UND assistant coach, named head basketball coach at North Dakota after Bill Fitch resigned to take Bowling Green position. Rodgers joined UND in 1965 after Iowa graduation and is completing a master’s degree. Born Franklin Park, Illinois, he was Iowa’s MVP and set a season free throw record.
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DeWoody fires season high 79 in city bowling
Hal DeWoody rolled the city’s top series of the season at Mays City lanes with a 79. He started 258 in the Noon League and followed with 290 and 246, including 11 straight strikes in the 290 game and a 15 straight to begin the 3rd frame in the 3rd game, his fifth 700 series of the season.
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National League sets 1966 attendance record
New York UPI reports the National League drew a record 15,015,471 paid admissions in 1966, surpassing the 1965 mark of 13,581,136.
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Marichal Signs For 100000 In Giants Opener
Juan Marichal signed a six figure contract and will be ready for the April 11 season opener at St Louis. Jack Hiatt, viewing from the bullpen, homered in the 10th to lift San Francisco to a 3-2 exhibition win over the Angels. Exhibitions featured Bowens, Pascual, Stargell, Alou, Menke, Jones and Carty among others as several teams posted results and rain affected a Mets Tigers game.
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Marichal primed for spring. Hiatt shines in exhibition
Dominican right-hander Juan Marichal, a 1966 25-game winner and last holdout, expects to start work ready for Friday's test against the Angels. Jerry Hiatt, 24, homered in the 10th to break a 2-2 tie as he vies for the Giants’ No. 2 catcher role behind Tom Haller while competing with Dietz and Barton. Other exhib games featured Bowens three-run shot for Baltimore over Washington, two tainted homers powering Pittsburgh past Los Angeles, Atlanta homering past Boston, and a 12-7 Chicago victory over New York in a 31-hit affair. Houston beat Minnesota 7-6 on Dave ___ .
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Aguirre Eyes Starter Role in Tigers Pennant Push
Hank Aguirre states he expects to pitch as a starter again if Detroit needs him. Jim Fregosi reflects on past weight issues and weight management before spring training. Milt Bruhn recalls Wisconsin football recruiting rules under Ivan Williamson and John Coatta.
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Don Lock's ninth inning homer ties Phillies with Kansas City
Don Lock hit a ninth inning homer to pull the Phillies even with Kansas City before the rain halted play. The contest remained tied as showers interrupted action, leaving the teams level in a game that promises a finish when play resumes.
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Washington star Tom Greenlee signs with Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears pick defensive standout Tom Greenlee in the fourth round signs him after the draft. The Washington University player joins the NFL team in a move that boosts the defense.
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Indoor MVC Meet Promises Narrow Central Showdown
Davenport Central and C R Jefferson look to challenge Illinois powers for Mississippi Valley Conference indoor honors at the Iowa Fieldhouse Thursday night. Central, led by Cribbs and Kohl, aims for strong field events and a fast mile relay while Jeff and Washington also field threats.
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Illinois to Hire Valek as Illini Head Coach
The University of Illinois is nearing a decision on its next football coach with Jim Valek favored, per the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Valek, linked with athletic director Gene Vance, has Illinois ties as a former Rose Bowl player and 1948 captain, while Alex Agase and others were also considered before a potential announcement before Big Ten tender mailings.
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Record for Most Consecutive Chances Without an Error
Stuffy McInnis once held the MLB record with 1,700 consecutive chances without an error in 1921 and 1922. The piece notes the feat as a landmark in baseball fielding history and highlights the unlikely benchmark. It also mentions golf tee invention in 1920 by dentist William Lowell of South Orange, New Jersey.
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