Eagles Clipped By Tight Defense In NFL Commissioner Race
Miami Beach report on NFL owners resuming discussion for Bert Bell successor. Ballots expanded from two to five. Leahy led on early votes but final counts dropped Gunsel, Schissler, and Anderson as Kellett gained traction. Leahy, 49, San Francisco attorney for the 49ers, contemplates full‑time work if elected.
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Austin H. Gunsel
Marshall Leahy
San Francisco
Leahy
Paul Schissler
Los Angeles Times
Edwin J. Anderson
Detroit Lions
Don Kellett
Baltimore Colts
Kellett
Gunsel
Schissler
Anderson
Washington
George Preston Marshall
Baltimore
Harold Rosenbloom
Chicago
Bears
George Halas
Gunsels
San Francisco 49Ers
Red Knights Beat Babson 71 66 in Close Biddeford Duel
St Francis College Red Knights defeated Babson 71 to 66 at Biddeford Pool in a tight game. Al Gumbs led a late scoring surge replacing injured Janatiss, while Hank Rojas 20 and Tom Murphy 16 boosted the home team. Babson's Joe Polhemus top scored with 19 as St Francis announces next action after midyear exams.
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St. Francis College
Babson College
Wellesley
Mass
Biddeford
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Bob Janatiss
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Irojms
Caucees
Murphy
Ae Duacesess
Sax Iccedeens
Tateraude
Vsuseccess
Polhemus
Bennett
Hout
St. Francis
Cevavedeans
Costello
Jackson
Unclear Career Move Mentioned for Commissioner
A fragment notes a commissioner rejecting relocation to the Midwest or East, signaling a potential stance on geographic assignment without specifying the position, date, or organization involved. The brief hints at a regional career preference within a larger administrative context.
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Sioner
Midwest
East
Theaters Ask for Modern, Community Center Role
Hollywood observer Walter F. Reade Jr. urges theaters to reinvent as community centers with meals, drinks, and meeting spaces. He envisions circular, no balcony, no aisles designs with 900 to 1500 seats and luxurious living room seating to attract patrons.
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Cinerama
London
Reade
Denver
New York City
New Orleans
Columnist Pegler sues wife for divorce in Tucson
Tucson columnists report Westbrook J. Pegler, a syndicated writer, is suing his wife of eight months for divorce. Pegler, 63, and Pearl E. Doane, 47, wed May 11 in New York City.
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Ariz
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J. Pegler
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Pearl E. Doane
New York City
Mountaineers Praise Villanova as Real Threat
West Virginia coach Fred Schaus lauds Villanova as a class with California after the Mountaineers handed Cal their only defeat. Villanova crushed Seton Hall 94 65, continuing a light schedule with several upsets including Penn over Temple 50 47 and Maryland edging Navy 51 50. Xavier beat Western Kentucky 76 66. Louisville defeated Murray 78 72. Army stopped Ithaca 76 62, Manhattan over Adelphi 80 59.
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Army
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Manhattan
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Louisville
Murray
Xavier
Ohio
Western Kentucky
Maroon Yearlings Defeat Biddeford in Freshman Clash
The Thornton Academy freshman boys basketball team beat Biddeford High 49 to 44 at Biddeford High Gym. TA trailed by 15 early, then narrowed the gap. by the end of the third quarter Biddeford led but TA surged to win. Biddeford’s Bruce Carp had 18 points, TA’s La montagne 14. The first 35 popes of the Roman Catholic Church have been canonized as saints.
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Eagles
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Higgins
Johnson
Morel
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Biddeford
Bruce Carp
Lamontagne
Pegler Alleges Wife Harassment In Superior Court Suit
In a suit filed in Superior court Monday, Pegler alleges his wife harassed him, prevented him from sleeping and mistreated him in other ways to such an extent that it affected his health.
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Superior Court
Pegler
Local area hoops slate features Sanford Thornton clash
San ford hosts Thornton Academy in a key Western Maine Class L showdown that could decide league standings and tournament points. Thornton missing Jeff Griffith may rely on Johnny McNabb Buster Strout Jim Feeney and Jim Lisica while Sanford counts on Bob Adams Doug Jowett with a darkhorse scoring option.
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Jeff Griffith
Johnny McNabb
Buster Strout
Jim Feeney
Jim Lisica
Sanford
Bob Adams
Doug Jowett
Pro Cage Bid Sought For LA Jets Franchise
The NBA today sought proposals for a Los Angeles Jets franchise, potentially adding a West Coast team and provoking moves by Bob Short of the Minneapolis Lakers if the team loses money. League owners at their meeting planned to address Chicago’s admission, draft timing, and officiating quality after St Louis defeated Cincinnati 119 108. Pep Wilson protested officiating. Short cited low attendance at Lakers games. Chicago teased for 1960 61 season. No games tonight as the 10th annual All Star Game in Philadelphia’s Convention Hall starts at 9 p.m. East favored slightly over West. Previous games included Boston 144 New York 126 and Philadelphia 129 Syracuse 123.
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National Basketball Assn
Los Angeles Jets
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Minneapolis Lakers
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Royals
Pep Wilson
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New York
Syracuse
Chicago Takes Fourth Place From Bruins
The Chicago Black Hawks moved to fourth in the NHL race as they defeated Boston 3-1, narrowing the gap for the last playoff berth. Bobby Hull added a goal and an assist to push his points total to 57, edging Bronco Horvath by one.
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Chicago Black Hawks
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Bruins
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Montreal Canadiens
New York Rangers
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Bruin
Warriors Win Forces Trio Tie In TA League
The Warriors upset a crippled Knicks team 33-18 at Thornton gym to create a three way tie in the Thornton Academy intra-mural league. The Warriors, Knicks and Celtics each hold three wins and one loss. Paul Wood worth exited early with an injury, enabling an 18-1 Warriors run over the Knicks. Bob Mailman led Warriors with 13 points. Falvey scored 10 for the Knicks.
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Thornton Academy
Celtics
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Falvey
Pastrano Beats Luedee Boosts Light Heavy Hopes
Willie Pastrano won a unanimous ten round decision over Jerry Luedee in Miami Beach, signaling a possible title shot against Archie Moore. Pastrano used speed and elusiveness to outbox his opponent, opening a cut with his jab, while trainers and judges noted his promise in the light heavyweight division.
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Archie Moore
Jerry Edee
Pastrano
Angelo Dundee
Willie
Moore
Luedee
Pin Benefit Lead Rolled By Doris And Nick Gillis
World's Mixed Doubles champions Doris and Nick Gillis opened a 140-pin lead over Lora Modery and Fran Johnson in the March of Dimes Mixed Doubles at the 20th Century LARles. Gillis pair led by 64 pins after the first string, with Doris 1022 and Nick 1166, while Modery 1057 and Johnson 991 echoed the tighter odds. The second half will be held in Skowhegan on Saturday February G.
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Nick Gillis
Lora Modery
Fran Johnson
Skowhegan
Larles
Doris Gillis
Mrs. Modery
Johnson
D. Gillis
Wey Ess
L. Modery
Celtics Stay First at Break as All Stars Gather
Boston Celtics pause for the NBA all-star event still atop the Eastern Division with a four game win streak. Bob Cousy Bill Russell and Bill Sharman left for Philadelphia along with other East and West stars. Tommy Heinsohn did not join the all-star roster but starred in the 144-126 win with 43 points and 13 rebounds fueling a decisive first quarter burst.
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Boston Celtics
National Basketball Assn
Bob Cousy
Bill Russell
Bill Shar Iman
Philadelphia
Tommy Heinsohn
Heinsohn
York
Celtics
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