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Great Lou Gehrig New York Yankees Yanks 1B The Iron Horse Death 1941 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374481068304

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 3, 1941 * Death of Lou Gehrig * New York Yankees The front page of the sport's section has a headline in bold lettering: "GEHRIG DEAD!" with subhead: "Baseball's 'Iron Horse' Felled by Spinal Disease" and photo. (see)  Also a brief article headed: "Babe Ruth recalls How Lou Hustled" The top of page 3 of this section has a five column heading: "Gehrig Was Most Durable Player" with various subheads and nice action photo. Complete with 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library label on the front page, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Babe Ruth New York Yankees MLB Baseball Enlarged Heart ? w/ Photo 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394425302448

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT NEWS, June 13, 1929 * Babe Ruth may die if he continues to play ? * Enlarged heart diagnosis by physicians * New York Yankees - MLB - photo The top of the front page has a photo showing Babe Ruth in a bath robe with heading: "He May Never Play Again" Also a one column column heading: "RUTH THROUGH, FRIENDS FEAR" with subheads. (see) Interesting report here as I cannot find anything online about this. Complete with 64 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Terrific 1915 Boston Red Sox Wins World Series of Baseball in Game 3 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394388845259

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 9, 1915 * Boston Red Sox wins World Series * A young Babe Ruth on the team * Philadelphia Phillies 1st ever W.S. * Curse of the Bambino a few years away The front page has a terrific banner headline in red lettering: "RED SOX ARE VICTORS" with subhead, starting lineups and inning by inning descriptions. Great for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such. Complete with 12 pages, small library stamp with the masthead, a few small binding slits along the spine, nice condition.

Historic New York Yankees Very 1st World Series Babe Ruth Era 1921 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394355798557

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn. October 6, 1921 * New York Yankees 2nd ever World Series game * Babe Ruth's second year w/ Yanks vs. Giants * Early, same day first report The front page has a nice banner headline: "YANKEES TAKE SECOND GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES" with subheads, box scores and related photo. (see) This was game 2 of the 1921 World Series and more importantly the 2nd World Series game the Yankees participated in making this a very historic and rare item. Sixteen pages, some margin wear and chipping, must be handled with care. Nice for display as such.

Babe Ruth Rejects New York Yankees Salary Offer Jacob Ruppert 1932 old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394319516173

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, January 15, 1932  * George Herman Ruth  * Babe Ruth's salary  * New York Yankees  * Colonel Ruppert  The front page of this section has a two column heading: "Ruth Rejects $70,000 for Season; Asks 2 Year Contract" with photo. (see) Complete section II only with 10 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Best Babe Ruth New York Yankees Claire Hodgson Weds Gets Married 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374299061372

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 18, 1929 * Babe Ruth & Claire Hodgson marry (1st report) * New York Yankees opening day (rained out) * MLB baseball Page 31 has one column headings that include: "BABE RUTH MARRIED AS HUNDRED LOOK ON" "Early Morning Worshipers and Handful of Youngsters See Him Wed Mrs. Hodgson" and more with smaller subheads. First report coverage on the wedding of Babe Ruth and Claire Hodgson on what was supposed to be the opening day of the 1929 baseball season at Yankee Stadium. However rain canceled the game for that day. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete ... See More  

New York Yankees Star Babe Ruth Wife Helen Woodford Estate Willed 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374215891732

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1929  * Yankees Babe Ruth  * re. death of wife in fire  The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "DAUGHTER WILLED ESTATE OF MRS. BABE RUTH" with a subheads & small photo of Babe Ruth. (see) Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Amanullah Khan Kingdom of Afghanistan Quits & Babe Ruth's Wife 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374188855940

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1929 * Amanullah Khan abdicates * Kingdom of Afghanistan * Babe Ruth's wife fiery death * Helen Woodford Ruth The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Amanullah Abdicates From Afghan Throne; Flees by Plane, Leaving Brother to Rule" First report coverage here. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Page 10 has a one column heading: "MRS. RUTH'S DEATH IS HELD NO MYSTERY" with subheads. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice.

Early Babe Ruth Boston Red Sox 1 Year Contract Signing 1918 New York Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374172488162

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1918 * Early Babe Ruth (pre-fame) * Boston Red Sox contract signing * Major league baseball - MLB This 24 page newspaper has a very small & discrete heading in the sport's section (page 15): "Babe Ruth Signs Contract". See photo for the very brief report on Ruth re-signing with the Boston Red Sox for the 1918 baseball season. Interesting that his signing received such a small mention considering his eventual prominence. Other news of the day, sports and advertisements are present as well. Light browning with a little margin wear and chipping, but otherwise good - especially for the period. However, the issue should be handled with care.

Best Babe Ruth Hurts Leg Injury & Helen Keller Visits White House 1931 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374156327805

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1931 * Babe Ruth hurts leg * New York Yankees * Helen Keller visits White House * Deaf & Blind Author & activist Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Helen Keller and Party White House Guests; She Broadcasts Appeal for the Nation's Blind" (see) The sport's section (page 30) has a six column headline: "Ruth Taken to Hospital With Leg Injury as Yanks Win" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a New York City publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.

BABE RUTH New York Yankees Receives Plaque at Stadium PHOTO 1931 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394107722415

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1931 * Babe Ruth receives plaque at stadium * New York Yankees - Yanks * Baseball Writer's Association The sport's section (page 22) has a two column photo showing Babe Ruth receiving a plaque from Dan Daniel for his contribution to the game of baseball. (see) Also coverage of the game played that day with box scores. Probably only found in a New York City publication. Complete with 38 pages, alight toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Early BABE RUTH Pitches for Boston RED SOX vs. New York Yankees 1917 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394105124022

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, April 12, 1917  * Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees (opening day)  * Babe Ruth pitches against the Yanks  * 3-hitter and win - BOSTON PUBLICATION The top of the back page under "General Sporting News" is a one column heading "Only Three Hits Off Ruth" with subhead. (see) This was the opening day for the 1917 baseball season and Babe Ruth was pitching for the Boston Red in which he threw a 3-hitter against his future team, the New York Yankees. Great to have in a Boston publication, very rare as such. Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, somewhat fragile, should be handled with care.

Rare BABE RUTH Yankees w/ King Prajadipok Siamese Ruler PHOTO 1931 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394092822384

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1931 * Rare Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium photo * King Prajadhipok & Queen Rambaibarni of Siam Page 21 has a rare photo showing Babe Ruth with King Prajadhipok & Queen Rambaibarni at Yankee Stadium. Also a one column heading: "SIAMESE RULERS SEE YANKEES WIN" with subheads. (see) Such a photo would only be found in a NYC publication. Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, light damp staining, a little margin wear, generally good.

Best NEW YORK YANKEES World Series of Baseball w/ Babe Ruth PHOTO 1927 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394089516109

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 6, 1927  * The greatest team ever in major league history ? * New York Yankees - Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig * World Series of baseball w/ photo * Best title to be had ? (rare as such) The three line, one column headline at the top of the front page: "RUTH BLASTS ROAD TO YANKEE VICTORY OVER PIRATES, 5 TO 4" with subheads including: "Babe Gets 3 of Team's 6 Hits as New York Wins First Game of World's Series" "44,000 Cheer teams On" and more.   Much more on pages 16 & 17 with related photos including a very nice one of Babe Ruth swinging his bat. Box scores as well. Great to have in this famous New York title. Complete in 52 pages, irregular at the spine margin, tape at the spine of ... See More  

Real BABY RUTH Grover Cleveland Daughter CANDY BAR Fame Print 1893 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374084083665

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 5, 1893  The full front page is an illustration captioned: "Baby Ruth and Her Mother" being the child of President Grover Cleveland. This is the person for whom the "Baby Ruth" candy bar was named, not Babe Ruth the famous baseball star. However, more recent research suggests this explanation was simply created by the company to prevent being sued by the litigious Babe Ruth. As an historical footnote, the Curtis Candy Co. claimed that their candy bar was named for Ruth Cleveland, eldest daughter of the President. Newspapers and the American public paid close attention to "Baby Ruth" after her father returned to the White house in 1893 for his second term as president, but the Clevel... See More  

Best BABE RUTH World Series 3 HOME RUNS New York Yankees Baseball 1926 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394018161399

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7, 1926 * Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs * World Series of baseball * New York Yankees  In the annals of World Series history one of the outstanding events remains Babe Ruth hitting three home runs in the fourth game of the 1926 World Series. That event is reported in this issue. Of significance--and not commonly found--is the great front page coverage. More typically the event is reported on an inside page. The headline proclaims: "BABE RUTH SLAMS THREE HOME RUNS AS YANKEES REGAIN BATTING EYES AND WALLOP THE CARDINALS, 10 TO 5". One of the subheads: "Two of Bambino's Clouts Clear Park---Other Lands in Centerfield Bleachers". Also adding great graphic appeal is the photo, ... See More  

CHARITY GAME New York Yankees w/ Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Box Scores1931 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393992599954

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Chicago Daily Tribune, September 10, 1931 * New York Yankees vs. Giants * Great Depression charity game * Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig era The front page of this section has a one column heading: "60,549 CHARITY FANS SEE YANKS WHIP GIANTS, 7-3" with subhead. (see) Complete sport's section only with 14 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

BABE RUTH New York Yankees Baseball Contract Agreement SIGNING 1930 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393967022806

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1930 * Babe Ruth signs contract * New York Yankees * MLB Baseball * Best title to be had ? The sport's section (page 30) has a banner headline: "Ruth Hits First Homer After Signing Contract, but Yanks Lose to Braves, 7-5" with subheads and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Babe Ruth signing one of his final contracts with the New York Yankees. Great to have in this famous NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, li... See More  

BABE RUTH New York Yankees SUSPENDED Playing in Barnstorming Tour 1921 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373949388989

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5, 1921  * Babe Ruth suspended * New York Yankees * For barnstorming tour The front page has a one column heading: "LANDIS HANDS BIG 'BABE' RUTH SEVERE SENTENCE" with subhead. (see) Sixteen pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

BABE RUTH New York Yankees vs. Walter Johnson Charity Game Stunt 1942 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393929324902

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 24, 1942 * Famous Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson charity stunt * Ruth hits home run in game  - Great photos The sport's section (page 17) has a headline: "69,136 at Stadium Swell Met Benefits to $285,000" with subheads. Also a large photo of Ruth with heading: "The Babe Comes Home" and another smaller one showing his famous home run swing. (see) First report coverage on the Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson charity pregame attraction for the Army and Navy fund during World War II. Great to have in this NYC publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

WILLIAM BENDIX "The Life of Riley" and "Babe Ruth" Actor DEATH 1964 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373838383342

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 15, 1964  * William Bendix death - American actor * Life of Riley & The Babe Ruth Story fame The front page has a small one column photo with tiny heading: "'Riley' Dies" The top of page 22 has a three column heading: "Bill Bendix Dies at 58; TV's 'Riley'" (see) He was best known for the title role in "The Babe Ruth Story" and the TV series "The Life of Riley" Complete with 50+ pages, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within masthead, nice condition.

BABE RUTH DAY at Yankee Stadium Farewell # 3 Jersey Retired 1948 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373809161933

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK POST, June 14, 1948  * Babe Ruth's final farewell  - #3 jersey retired  * 25th anniversary of  Yankee Stadium  Page 42 has an editorial under "The Sports Parade" First report coverage on Babe Ruth's final farewell at Yankee Stadium on it's 25th anniversary. He would die a few months later of cancer. Nice to have in a NYC publication. Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, small library stamp within the masthead, generally very nice.

Best BABE RUTH'S Very Last New York Yankees Baseball HOMER RUN 1934 NY Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393679360011

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1934  * Babe Ruth's last home run as a Yankee  * New York Yankees - Major league baseball * Best title to be had ? Page 3 of the sport's section reports on Babe Ruth's last home run as a Yankee: "YANKEES LOSE, 8-5, THEN TRIUMPH, 9-6", "Ruth Wallops 22d Homer and Drives in Three Runs in Opener at Washington", "Gets Unique Honor Today" and more. This was Babe Ruth's 659th and final home run wearing the Yankee pinstripes. He had 49 homers with the Red Sox prior to coming to New York and would go on to hit another 6 with the Braves the following season before retiring. Great to have in this venerable newspaper. The complete issue in 70+ pages, good condition.

1917 MILLER HUGGINS Pre New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals PHOTO '17 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373731714328

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 26, 1917 * Manager Miller Huggins photo & more * St. Louis Cardinals - MLB baseball * New York Yankees - Babe Ruth era fame Page 11 has a two column photo headed: "Is Miller Huggins To Be The Big Managerial Surprise Of Season" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 14 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, generally very nice.

BABE RUTH Breaks 1st Home Run BASEBALL Record Boston Red Sox 1919 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373713702287

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25, 1919  * Babe Ruth's very 1st home run record * Boston Red Sox - MLB baseball Near the top of the 2nd section (page 9) is a report headed: "Ruth's New Record"  noting in part: "Babe Ruth made back numbers of all official and unofficial records yesterday afternoon when he knocked his 28th home run. It was a terrific drive..." with more. Sixteen pages, irregular & partially loose at the spine, some margin wear and tears, should be handled with care.