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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1971
Page
8
Leonard Kopett discusses the rise of the "Clubhouse Lawyer" in sports noting Muhammad Ali’s 1971 conscientious objection case as a landmark. He argues commentators misread the Supreme Court decision while praising the broader implications for athletes and public perception.
The Supreme Court ruled only that the draft board erred in Ali's conscientious objector case, not on his beliefs or status. The NBA four year rule change followed a federal judge’s finding of an antitrust violation, forcing alignment with law. The Flood case looms, focusing on baseball's antitrust exemption and state federal jurisdiction rather than the reserve clause itself.
The American League suffers another setback as Tony Oliva and Sam McDowell are withdrawn with injuries. Reggie Jackson and Wilbur Wood are named as replacements for the Detroit game. Boog Powell is out with a wrist fracture and Norm Cash will start in his place.
ST LOUIS AP Major league players would have left Willie Mays and Frank Robinson off All Star teams that will meet in Detroit next Tuesday The Sporting News after polling 466 players listed the American League and National League lineups at variance with those selected by fans at six positions In addition to Robinson in the AL fans would have left Boog Powell Rod Carew and Luis Aparicio off the team The Sporting News said players chose Norm Cash Cookie Rojas and Leo Cardenas at their positions
Robinson of Baltimore was an AL outfield selection in fan voting. The Sporting News reported 230 AL players and 233 NL ballots cast. Bobby Murcer of the Yankees and Cardenas of Minnesota noted among top outfield contenders.
Washington AP reports the government backs higher costs for hunters and archers to support wetlands. Officials seek raising migratory waterfowl stamp from $3 to $5 and an 11 percent excise tax on archery gear. The program funds wetlands purchases. 2.4 million stamps sold last year.
Mel Stottlemyre pitched a four-hitter and hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2. Stottlemyre improved to 9-7, while Gary Peters took the loss for Boston. Roy White and Felipe Alou added insurance with an eighth-inning triple and RBI single.
Vienna AP reports Japan upset Hungary 9-7 to advance to the foil team semi finals at the world fencing championships. The win moves Japan into the next round as Hungary is eliminated from gold medal contention.
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