He stopped by the building for a Louisville Service Club event that was occurring upstairs and offered free snacks. He parked his red Schwinn bicycle out front while he went inside, and when he came back out, it had been stolen. An irate Clay was told out to report the theft to a local police officer named Joe Martin, who was on site because he also happened to run the Columbia Gym and train young boxers. Clay informed Martin that his bike had been stolen and said he planned to beat up the thief. Martin replied to Clay that if he wanted to do that, he better learn to fight first, leading him to try boxing.
In honor of Ali and Martin's encounter, a replica red bike now hangs over the front entrance of Columbia Gym.
In 1963 Spalding University purchased the former Columbia Auditorium for use in administrative, recreational, athletic, religious, and cultural events, including public lectures by notable public figures. The auditorium seats about 700 people in its main floor and balcony.
The building was designed …
SAT EBRW 25%
428
SAT EBRW 75%
570
SAT Math 25th %
425
SAT Math 75th %
533
ACT Composite 25th %
16
ACT Composite 50th %
19
ACT Composite 75th %
22
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