Milestones, Jun. 8, 1953

Died. Frank Gimmons Leavitt, 62, bewhiskered, massive (5 ft. 11 in., 317 lbs.) "Man Mountain Dean" of U.S. wrestling; of a heart attack; in Norcross, Ga.

Died. Albert Spalding, 64, world-famed American violinist; of a cerebral hemorrhage; in Manhattan. Chicago-born son of Sporting-Goods Millionaire James W. Spalding, he made his musical debut in Paris at the age of 16, became America's first internationally famed violin virtuoso. Spalding regularly toured the U.S. and Europe as a soloist, was the first American violinist ever to be invited to play with Paris' Conservatory Orchestra.

Died. Otto...

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