Former Champion Cassius Clay to Stand Trial in Houston
Cassius Clay remains firm on his refusal to serve in the U S Army and will face a federal court trial in Houston in two weeks. The discussion on the draft included Jimmy Brown Lew Alcindor Bill Russell and seven other athletes who called the exchange heated.
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Boxing and baseball notes overshadowed by Clays draft case
The article covers boxing star Muhammad Ali facing a draft case after refusing induction with a stance as a Black Muslim minister. It notes his title status and global backing, plus details from a meeting about his beliefs. Baseball updates list league leaders, striking results, and upcoming pitchers and games across the National and American Leagues.
Tennis Play Opens Tuesday in NCAA College Tennis
Los Angeles State and Long Beach State appear as main challengers to Rollins College in the NCAA college division tennis tournament at the University of Chicago. The field includes 22 teams with 62 singles players and 26 doubles teams. Rollins seeks to defend its title after breaking L A State's three title streak last year.
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Frenn Sets Unofficial World Mark in 56-Pound Weight Throw
Pasadena athlete George Frenn set an unofficial world record with a 56 pound weight throw of 48 feet 3 3 4 inches at the Rose Bowl invitational meet. He represented the Pasadena Athletic Association at the event in Pasadena California.
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Hill Captures Memphis Open Crown with 8 Under Par
Dave Hill of Jackson Michigan wins the 1969 Memphis Open with a 272 total eight under par over 72 holes at Colonial Country Club. Johnny Pott second at 274 after a 66 final round. Harold Henning third at 275, with Randy Glover and Dan Sikes tied for fourth at 276. Hill led from Thursday start with rounds 65 66 to build early edge despite a scare in the final round.
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Dick Jones Named North Central Football Coach
Dick Jones, former Wiley assistant, will lead North Central for its first grid season. He is joined by Dave Jarrett as assistant coach. Jones has coaching roots in Ohio and West Virginia with collegiate play at West Liberty and Dayton.
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Milwaukee Polo Club Triumphs Over Houston In NPL Opener
The Milwaukee Polo Club defeated Houston 11 to 7 in the National Polo League season opener. Harold Barry scored twice in a rally that included four goals in the sixth chukker.
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Local Minor League Scores From Midwest League Night
Wisconsin Rapids defeated Cedar Rapids 4 to 1 while Clinton fell to Dubuque 3 to 4 in extra innings. Quad Cities beat Appleton 6 to 0 and Quincy rolled past Decatur 11 to 1 while Waterloo overcame Burlington 4 to 2.
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Barber Quits Orioles Flight. Leaves Team at Airport
Orioles pitcher Steve Barber walked away from a jet in Baltimore after a five run Senators rally and told officials to go on without him. He reportedly said he could not come close to finding his grave as he left the team en route to Anaheim for a five game set with the Angels.
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Danville Merchants blank South Side Cleaners 7 at Ball Field
Four-hit pitcher John Anderson and batter Dave Bennett powered the Danville Merchants to a 7 0 win over South Side Cleaners at Spencer F Ball Field. Cleaners scored in ninth on Bobby Lawson triple and Frank Clift fly.
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ISU Trophy Honors Indiana State for Third Straight Title
ISU Trophy awarded in Greencastle for the Indiana Collegiate Conference all sports standings. Indiana State finished first with 541 percent points in the overall sports competition. Ball State followed with 49. Valparaiso 37 DePauw 36 Butler 28 Evansville 21 and St. Joseph 17 also listed.
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