NFL Owners to Pick Leader as Expansion Ties Mount
NFL owners convene in Miami Beach to elect a commissioner and resolve expansion disputes. Key figures include George Halas backing expansion while George Preston Marshall opposes, with votes and constitutional changes on the table. Major topics include rule changes, player relations, and league contracts.
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Miami Beach
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National Football League
George Halas
Teneo
George Preston Marshall
Washington Redskins
Walter Wolfner
Chicago Cardinals
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Dallas
Sttol
Miami
Imer
Austin
Gunsel
FBI
Marshall Leahy
San Francisco
All Stars Edge East as Wilt Chamberlain and Cousy Sign Pact
Wilt Chamberlain of Philadelphia and Bob Cousy of Boston give the East a slight edge over the West in the 16th NBA All Star game in Philadelphia. Chamberlain leads in scoring and rebounds, while Cousy holds multiple all time records. The game starts at 9 p.m. EST. Whitey Ford signs a 1960 Yankees contract for 35000 dollars, same as last year, and jokes about needing a stamp to mail it back.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Boston
Bob Cousy
Chamberlin
NBA
Convention Hall
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Holy Cross
Detroit
Cincinnati
Jack Turman
Iond
St. Louis
Bob Pettit
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
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Whitey
Kansas City
Washington
Yankees
Old Vic Ford
Yankee
North Carroll tops Mt Airy 70 to 55 in league game
North Carroll won its fourth league game by beating Mt. Airy 70 55. An 18 point first quarter gave North Carroll the lead they never relinquished as Mike Elseroad scored 33 points and Ron Jackson of Mt. Airy had 29. The win ties North Carroll with Francis Scott Key for first in Carroll County League.
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Ron Jackson
Francis Scott Key
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Walkersville
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Ron Smith
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Jim Strawsburg
Keith Duncan
Carroll County
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Taneytown
Continental Will Not Operate In ’60
Columbus Ohio AP The proposed third major league the Central does not plan to operate in 1960 If/when it does it will pay reasonable compensation for territorial rights President Branch Rickey assured George M Frantmen on a remonstrance from the latter
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Branch Rickey
George M. Frantmen Owig
Orioles Sign Three Players in Shuffle for 1959
Baltimore Orioles announce signings of Gene Green an outfielder catcher, veteran infielders Billy Gardner and Bob Bord. Green, 26, comes from St Louis in exchange for Bob Nieman, aims to be regular center fielder. Gardner and Bord compete for jobs after four seasons with limited batting gains.
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Baltimore
Gene Green
Billy Gardner
Bob Bord
Baltimore Orioles
Paul Richards
Green
Orioles
St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Nieman
Gardner
Bor
Aunner
Boyd
Frederick Cadets rout Westminster 69 49 led by Hartsock 26
Frederick High School defeated Westminster 69 to 49 as Ron Hartsock scored 26 points and Gene Hill added 24 for Westminster. Frederick built an early 18 9 advantage after a 12 point first quarter. The Cadets extended the lead to 46 32 by the third period and maintained control through the final stanza. Junior varsity Remi contributed 16 for Frederick in a 42 38 win.
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Westminster
Ron Hartsack
Frederick
Gene Hill
Hartsack
Carroll
Warne Rinehart
Tinkee Bayline
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Owls
Cadets Upbed the Lead To 3620 On Two Line J Bart Jumpers, and Don Cline
Hartsock
Hill
Jerry Remi
Baltimore
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Ronnie Tyervar
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Fredericks
Dave Merple
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Stan Miasek
Binder
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Oehe Tiptones
Nolan Brederick
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Derick
Leimo
Frederick YMCA Defeated by Tall Baltimore Team
Georgia Tech defeated Frederick YMCA by 65 to 38. Notre Dame beat Bowling Green 67 to 76 while Kent topped New Hampshire 74 to 56 and Northeastern was listed among results.
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Associated Press
Georgia Tech
Notre Dame
Bowling Green
Kent
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Giants Stronger in All Departments Says Rigney
San Francisco Giants manager Billy Rigney declares the club stronger in all departments for 196, citing improved depth and a better lineup. He notes pitchers include Sam Jones Johnny Antonelli Jack Sanford Mike McCormick and Bute O'Dell, with Don Blasingame Tre Blazer Eddie Bressoud and others bolstering infield and defense as the team aims to contend.
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Billy Rigner
San Francisco Giants
Walnut Creek
Calif
Peraps
Jaci Brandt
Leon Wagner
Wes
Sam Jones
Johnny Antonelli
Jack Sanford
Mike McCormick
Bute Odell
Su Miver
Red Worthington
Ramon Monzant
Billy Lees
Marhe
Georges Marandhom
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Don Blasingame
Eddie Bressoud
Pwell
Gaithersburg Trips Valley Team 60 41 Victory
Gaithersburg defeated Middletown 60 to 41 at Gaithersburg. Ken King led Middletown with 17 points, Sam Hays added 13, while Earp 15, Norris 12 and Bowmen 11 paced Gaithersburg. Middletown narrowed the gap in the third period but fell short.
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Sam Hays
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Laurel Triumphs Over Poolesville 44 to 42
Laurel edged Poolesville 44 to 42 in a tight contest. Baldwin led Laurel with scoring, while Poolesville showcased efforts from several players as the season progresses.
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Poolesville
West Frederick vs Elm Street basketball thriller
West Frederick Junior High defeated Elm Street 42 to 23 as Gay starred for West Frederick with Morgan leading the Winners with 18 points. Also noted: licenses suspended for two area motorists in Maryland. A horse racing mention cites Sword Dancer as judged top older horse in 1959. Lakers plane story updates a DC3 undergoing repair after a snowstorm incident near Carroll Iowa with 23 aboard escaping unharmed.
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Iowa
Minneapolis Lakers
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Fies and Servies
National Basketball Assn
Index
Taneytown Lions roll past easy foe 95 to 47
The Taneytown Lions defeated a weak opponent 95 to 47 in a lopsided game. Moss pleaded innocent in a Newport court case involving a dangerous driving charge after a Sept 29 collision that left him and his wife with minor injuries. Dietrich invited to Vienna to perform at a sports hall with potential weekly earnings reported by Kurier.
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LIONS
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Newport
England
Stirling Moss
Ace
Dietrich
Vienna
Marlene Diet- Tieh
Paris
Kurrier
Orioles Shore Up Spring Camp With Rookies In Highlighted Units
Orioles manager Richards opens Baltimore's Miami camp with a glittering rookie influx led by pitcher Chuck Estrada second baseman Gerry Adair and shortstop Ronnie Hansen. Debuts join promising youngsters Al Nagel Gentile and Roger McCardell as potential second-stringers while established minor leaguers compete for spots. Estrada a 21-year-old right-hander posted strong Pacific Coast League totals 14 6 2.85 ERA 178 strikeouts. Adair 22 from Idaho hit .309 with Amarillo and 73 RBIs. Hansen praised for fielding flair. Nagel hit .344 with 28 homers 123 RBIs for Amarillo. Gentile slugged 27 homers. McCardell showed promise despite Phoenix injuries. Other prospects include Anderson Mabe Stock and a return look at Dave Nicholson while Nicholson hopes for big at-bat gains.
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Jge Reickler
Associated Press
New York
Pam Richarcs
Baltimore
Miami
Canny Oriole
Chuck Estrada
Gerry Adair
Ronnie Hansen
Meri Guers
Jackie Brandi
Gene Green
Gorgon Jones
Richards
Estrada
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Jerry Walker
Jaci Fisher
Vancouver
Charlie Metro
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Billy Lees
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Stock
Dave Nicholson
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