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Babe Ruth out pitches Walter Johnson...
Babe Ruth out pitches Walter Johnson...
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August 16, 1916
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 16, 1916
* Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson
* Early coverage for Babe Ruth, before he was a Yankee
Page 8 has one column headings: "Ruth Outpitches Johnson" and more (see photos). The article begins: "Babe Ruth was the victor in a thirteen-inning pitching duel with Walter Johnson today, the Red Sox defeating Washington in the latter's final appearance at Fenway Park this season 1 to 0. For twelve innings Johnson held the Red Sox to four widely scattered hits. The thirteenth session was his undoing, the champions getting three hits in this inning and netting the game's only run..." (see photos) Included in the report are the box score and a few other details of the baseball game, which was played at Fenway Park.
A fine and very early account of Babe Ruth when he was a pitcher and before he was a Yankee.Nice to have this report in this desirable title, and from a time before he would become a household name in the world of baseball.
This is the complete newspaper and in better condition than is more typically found from this period. Light browning with a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
Category: The 20th Century
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