Kerbawy's bold push to boost Pistons by brainwashing Detroit
Nick Kerbawy, Pistons promoter, says Detroit radios and fans will embrace pro basketball as he expands scouting and reporter training. He recalls Lions fans and tickets, notes basketball stars and plays up plans to grow the game nationwide. A Navy plane ditched near Puerto Rico and a divorce in Waynesboro follow.
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Chuck Noble
Dickie McGuire
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Face records fuel fame as Marquard’s 1912 mark looms
Roy Face enjoyed a banquet circuit spotlight this winter matching Rube Marquard’s 19 straight victories from 1912. Marquard praised Face for the publicity and signed a photo, while Face cherishes meeting the lefty and hopes to never break the streak. Face heads to Florida with trophies and a potential raise to make him Pirates’ highest paid near 35,000 a year.
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Policemen Oppose Gift To Retiring Brass
Baltimore police rebel against a $1000 retirement gift for a high ranking officer. Police Commissioner Hepburn said the five year old practice would stop, as patrolmen questioned why they should fund a benefit for an inspector retiring with larger pay. The piece notes broader crime rate concerns in Washington and related figures.
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William E. Taylor
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Robert E. McLaughlin
Argentine search for action as mystery submarine looms
In Buenos Aires Argentinians grow impatient amid suspicions about a mystery submarine the navy says is trapped in a remote inlet in the South Atlantic Officials silence fuels public curiosity as authorities seek a surrender or confirmation.
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Argentina
Jim
South Atlantic
Arturo Frondizi
Strge
Griffith Upsets Gaspar Ortega in Madison Square Garden
Emile Griffith 21, a rising welterweight, defeats Gaspar Ortega by split decision in his first Garden main event. A scoring error by announcer Johnny Addie caused confusion until ref Ebbets corrected the tally. Griffith improves to 2-1 against Ortega in televised ringside notes.
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Te Aidala
Grifho
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AP Ecard
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National Boxing Assn
Orieza
French bid for club to raise problem in nuclear era
Washington reports France seeks to join the nuclear club as de Gaulle lobbies for U S aid to build an advanced arsenal. Officials foresee strained ties as debates over curbs on presidential authority complicate acceptance.
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France
Nuclear Club
Paris
Sahara
Charles de Gaulle
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Britain
Public Sale to Offer Real Estate and Household Goods
A public sale is set for Saturday February 27 1960 at 22 00 offering the late Theresa M Summers estate in Harmoney Village including a 28 36 acre frame house with garage and a list of furniture antiques and a 1969 four door Ford sedan Terms cash and settlement on the day sale to include real estate at 1 00 PM with possession given and costs borne by purchasers evidence via deed and local records cited by Vernon Coblentz clerk
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Folloume
Red Cross
Singer
Theresa M
Harmony
David L. Summers
Theresa Im. Summers
ELW
Ransicaine Orphans Court
Maryland
Public Sheriff Sale of Household Goods and Real Estate
A sheriff sale notice lists distraint for heat actions against James F. Sergon and Roberta Ann Sergon with a large inventory of household items to be sold February 16, 1960 at 11:00 AM near Emmitsburg Route 32. The sale includes beds, tables, stoves, refrigerator, washing machines, dishes, radios, and more. Separate real estate parcels in Frederick County are auctioned by Maurice M. Devilbiss and executors with 20 percent deposit required. proceedings under Orphan's Court order, with auctioneers and attorneys named.
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Robert Kennedy
Frederck
Brréen
Robe
James EF. Srxrdon
Roberta Ann Sergon
Henmore
Cheysier Secan
Penna
Ericles
Welock
Emmitsburg
Marsland
Horace M. Alexa
Frederick County
Orphan’s Co
Frederick C Devuless
Catherine Devilbiss
S. Devilbiss
Eisenhower Eyes Atomic Transfers Among Allies
The report notes possible sharing of atomic know how or weapon parts with allied nations excluding Britain. It reflects Paris hopes that French nuclear progress might shift Washington stance when a device is detonated. In Bowie Maryland a 23 year old filly named Paar’s Winner wins race three paying 15 37 20 and 35 dollars.
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