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Joe DiMaggio's hit streak ends...



Item # 654579

July 18, 1941

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 16 & 18, 1941 (2-issue set)

* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak comes to an end
* New York Yankees
* a large ad with a sketch of DiMaggio is present


The July 18th issue is 10 pages and has a report under: "WHAT HAPPENED IN THE BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL CONTESTS," which tells of the end of Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak. See photos for text.
As a bonus, we've also included the 8-page July 16th issue which has a small report of his 55th straight game with a hit. Note: The report on the 17th of his 56th straight game with a hit is not included.
Other news of the day is found throughout both issues.
Both newspapers are complete, have light browning, but are otherwise in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century