Passing of Dr J. T. Naismith Felt Deeply in the City, November 28, 1939
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A newspaper article published by the Springfield Daily News on November 28, 1939 titled "Passing of Dr. J. T. Naismith felt deeply here in the City." The article was written by William Cavanaugh. There is a photograph of him as well. The article talks about his death, the planning for the Basketball Hall of Fame, describes how basketball was created, and carries a statement by Springfield College President Ernest Best and Faculty Manager Horace S. De Groat. To learn more about Dr. James Naismith, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/645
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