Army Wants Clay
(N.Z .PA.-Reuter—Copyright) LOUISVILLE.
The world heavy-weight boxing champion, Cassius Clay, said yesterday he had been informed by his draft board that he is now acceptable for military call-up.
Up to now, the 24-year-old champion has been classified as 1-Y, meaning he is exempt from military service because he failed to meet the required standard on Army intelligence tests.
Clay said: “They told me I would be reclassified.” He added: “I don’t know what happens now. I Just roll with the punches.”
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 30983, 12 February 1966, Page 7
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84Army Wants Clay Press, Volume CV, Issue 30983, 12 February 1966, Page 7
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