Ali faces possible five year jail term ruling expected
Muhammad Ali awaits Monday's decision on whether he must serve five years for refusing induction into the U S Army in 1967. The Supreme Court is weighing if his draft refusal was based on pacifist religious beliefs or political and racial motives. The ruling could affect his July 26 Houston fight against Jimmy Ellis.
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Rainbow Derby Trials At Ruidoso Set For Saturday
Fifty eight candidates will parade their talents before the clocker at Ruidoso Downs in trials for the $200000 Rainbow Derby to be run July 4. The hopeful three year old quarter horses will test the track and form ahead of the rich race.
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Rainbow Derby Trials Attract Top Quarter Horse Runners
The Rainbow Derby trials draw ten fastest qualifiers to finals with Tony B Deck favored after last year's All-American finish. Jet Space, Carlotta 2, Fast Jet and See Him Go also compete with Bunny Bid seeking redemption after a rough Derby showing. Saturday’s program runs races five through eleven with post at 1 30 P.M. MDT featuring American Legion and Bobby Joe Spears purse races.
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Missouri Bears Fink Link Top Slot Back Contenders
The University of Missouri lists Mike Fink and Chuck Link as the leading contenders for the starting slot back role. In Canton Ohio the Chicago Bears have the largest exhibit at the Pro Football Hall of Fame with thirteen Bears honored there.
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Kranepool Comes Back, Eyes All Star Ballot
Ed Kranepool, long an Original Met, rises to a top ten spot in fan voting as he seeks an All-Star berth. After a tough season slump and minor league stint, he redraws energy and hopes to be noticed by managers and fans alike. He cites pressure, persistence, and the support of rival teammates in his comeback.
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Houston Gets Pro Basketball Team
The Houston Rockets prepared to join the NBA for the 1971-72 season after a rapid sale from San Diego. New owners led by Billy Goldberg and Wayne Duddlestein expect to play mainly at Hofheinz Pavilion with Elvin Hayes returning as a major drawing card for the Houston market.
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Multiple NFL and Olympic notes from Hamilton to Sapporo
Hamilton Tiger Cats cut five backs including Bill Byrd and John Dwyer from college programs. Japanese organizers announce free reserved athlete areas for spectators at Sapporo events. Kentucky Colonels drop four rookies amid 11 vying for ABA roster. Dick Brooks to drive independent Pontiac in Firecracker 400 July 4, with Junior Johnson car and prior top five finish last year.
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Irregular Stamps May Make Amputee Rich
Irregular six cent stamps owned by Clifford Cunningham a double amputee from Los Angeles feature perforations through the number six blue tint on the flag design and a white background The stamps are valued uncertainly with some catalog prices claiming thirty thousand dollars each while experts warn the value could be much lower depending on future discoveries and market interest Cunningham plans to hold until higher denomination issues appear to protect his potential profit.
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Boating boom boosts U.S. recreation craft figures
The National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers reports U.S. recreational boats rose from 2.4 million in 1947 to 8.8 million in 1970, signaling a large growth in popular water activities.
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Dixie League Scores And Close Dixie Association Games
Albuquerque beat Dixie Amarillo 12-7 after scoring six in late innings. Memphis defeated Arkansas 4-3 with a ninth inning run, aided by a misplayed ball. Tom Walker pitched five hitless innings and hit a two-run homer as Dallas-Fort Worth beat San Antonio 3-0. Birmingham edged Shreveport 5-4, Montgomery beat Savannah 6-1, Columbus downed Jacksonville 7-5, and Charlotte split a doubleheader with Asheville 2-1 and 0-2.
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Gene Littler Tempo as Artistic Golf Practice
In a profile of Gene Littler, the golfer’s smooth tempo is likened to a symphony and a painting. He emphasizes practicing with focus on rhythm, never rushing, letting the club do the work, and maintaining consistent tempo to reduce mechanical swing errors.
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Shaving Strokes author Beard shares winning golf tips
Frank Beard renowned as top PGA money winner presents methods to improve golf in his book Shaving Strokes. Send name address and $1 per copy to Shaving Pecos Enterprise P.O. Box 489 Dept. 797 Radio City Station New York NY 10019.
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