Dr. J. A. Naismith succumbs at 78 (November 28, 1939)
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Article titled "Dr. J. A. Naismith succumbs at 78," subtitled "Heart disease claims inventor of Basketball; once studied ministry," published November 28, 1939 by Buffalo Eve News. Has headings in the body as "Combined other games" and "Was native Canadian." Frank Mahan suggested that the game be called Naismith Ball, but Naismith objected. To learn more about Dr. James Naismith, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/645
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