Cassius Clay '1-A to 1-Y'

Just how do we get from '1-A' to '1-Y'.

Rejected by the United States Army, as being 'too unqualified'.

This is based upon, failing 'two' standard aptitude tests, for
pre-induction qualifications.

One for writing skills, and the other for spelling skills.

The U.S. Army states that the IQ score was 78.

That falls into the range of 'borderline ******ation'.

Or, a High School Student falling into the bottom 1% of his or her
graduating class.

Were these 'mental aptitude tests' taken with full mental capabilities, or was
Cassius Clay purposely told to try and 'fail the test'.

 

Correct Stevie G,,,,,,

On March 21, 1964

Cassius Clay was originally 'rejected' by the United States Army, and his class
was changed from '1-A' (eligible) to '1-Y' (too unqualified).

Were there behind the scene move's by Attorney Gordon Davidson and William Faversham Jr.,
to manipulate a way to get Cassius Clay out of serving in the military.

I believe they were trying to protect their 'investment', and got some of the
Selective Service Administrator's to help them out, during the original 'circus'.

 

The reason Cassius changed his name,,,,,,,,,,he couldn't spell it.

 

Kid Clay,

On April 18, 1960

18 year-old - Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. 'registered' for the U. S. Military Draft, in Louisville, Kentucky
at Local Board #47.

If he did not register for the U. S. Military Draft, he would not have been permitted
to compete for the U. S. Olympic Boxing Team. The Olympic Trials were held in
San Francisco, California on May 18, 19 and 20, 1960.


On March 9, 1962

20 year-old - Cassius Clay was classified as '1-A' (available immediately for military service).


On March 20, 1964

22-year-old - Cassius Clay had a physical exam, and participated in a 2-part mental aptitude test.


March 26, 1964

Cassius Clay's classification was changed to '1-Y' (as being not acceptable for induction
in the armed forces, and not qualified under current standards).

 

Yes,

Apollack,

In 1966, Cassius Clay did have his classification of 1-Y (not qualified) changed to
1-A (eligible) for armed service duty, due to changes in the induction qualifications.

Cassius Clay then applied for classification as 'conscientious objector', to fulfill
his military service as a civilian service worker.

He was turned down by his local board (Local Board #47).

Circumstances as to why, were never disclosed. But it appears, some animosity
developed between some Military Authority figures, and Cassius Clay's erratic behavior,
which ruffled some feathers in the 'political community'.

John Starling, a local newspaper journalist, 'I know Cassius is not the brightest bulb in
the Louisville street lights, but nobody can be that much of a moron to fail a Military aptitude test.'

 

The Skinny,

U.S. Army Officials,

Cassius Clay would have taught boxing to young new recruits on
the training bases, where ever he wanted to go in the United States.

He would have been given a 'special waiver' to still box professionally,
and defend his Heavyweight Championship.

The Armed Forces (Public Relations) even suggested Clay could defend
his title near 'Military Bases' in a) Germany, b) Hawaii, c) Japan, d) Panama
and e) Australia.

Sounded like a 'good gig'.