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BABE RUTH New York Yankees Final Game Played at FENWAY PARK 1934 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373190333618

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1934 * Babe Ruth - New York Yankees * Final game played at Fenway Park * MLB - Major League Baseball The sport's section (page 17) has a banner headline: "Ruth Gets Rousing Ovation in Farewell Boston Appearance as Yanks Divide" with subheads and box scores. This was Babe Ruth's final game played at the famous  baseball stadium. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small address stamp within the masthead, generally very nice.

Best BABE RUTH New York Yankees Baseball 3 HRS Home Runs w/ Photo 1933 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373084260268

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1933 * Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs * New York Yankees baseball * Late in his career The sport's section (page 9) has a six column headline: "Yanks End Home Stand Against West With Double Victory" with subheads that include: "3 HOMERS FOR RUTH AS YANKS TAKE TWO" "Babe Smashes One in Opener and Two in the Nightcap--White Sox Bow, 2-1, 9-7." and more with photo of Ruth. (see) 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 in 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

Best BABE RUTH Death New York Yankees Stadium VIEWING 1948 NYC Times Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392839344836

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1948. * Babe Ruth death - Yankee Stadium viewing * Best title to be had ? (rare as such) The front page has a two column heading: "77,000 File by Ruth's Bier; Cardinal to Preside at Mass" (see) Ruth died just three days prior. 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 in 44 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, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were t... See More  

BABE RUTH Bambino New York Yankees Baseball CONTRACT Disagreement 1930 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373059533442

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1930 * Babe Ruth nearing the end of his career * New York Yankees contract disagreement * MLB - Major League Baseball The sport's section (page 12) has a four column headline: "Ruth Rejects $85,000 Offer for 1930" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Babe Ruth dealing with his new contract extension. He would agree with Yankee management the following day. Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding slits along the spine.

ROGER MARIS New York Yankees HOME RUN #61 Babe Ruth Record Beaten 1961 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372861833538

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GREAT BEND DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, October 2, 1961 * Roger Maris home run record (#61) * New York Yankees (1st report) The sports page reports one of the more notable events in all of baseball history: the 61st home run of New York Yankee Roger Maris, breaking the Babe Ruth record which stood for 34 years. The sport's section (page 6) has a five column headline: "Roger Maris Finally Slugs Number 61" Many consider Maris' single season HR feat as the true record prior to the steroid era (Bonds). Complete in 10 pages, close cut along the with a few small binding within the 1st column, generally nice.

BABE RUTH & Yankees Stadium has a Childrens Baseball Game PHOTO 1925 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372825290076

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass. Aug. 10, 1925 * Yankee Stadium showcases youngsters * Babe Ruth photo with child player The sport's section (page 8) has a two column photo showing Babe Ruth with a youngster and heading: "Passing the Tip Along" with text underneath. Reports that their was a baseball game for kids at Yankee Stadium prior to the Yankees & Tigers match-up. Miller Huggins and Ty Cobb were the coaches for this event. I tried finding something online regarding this event and came up with nothing. A nice curiosity on the legendary stadium and Babe Ruth. Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

BABE RUTH Breaks His Season HR Home Run Record MLB Baseball 1920 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392506726573

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1920 * Babe Ruth breaks his home run record (season) * New York Yankees - MLB baseball * Best title to be had ? The sport's section (page 6) has a one column heading: "BABE SETS RECORD, THEN ADDS ANOTHER" with subheads that include: "Super-Slugger Hits Twice for Circuit While Yanks Split with White Sox" and more with smaller subheads and box scores. First report coverage on Babe Ruth breaking the single season home run record that was also held by him. Notice the date of this issue being around midway through the season. This was when Babe Ruth was emerging into a superstar home run hitter especially with two months to go in the season. He would end the season with 54 homers. Great to have ... See More  

BABE RUTH Retires as a Baseball Player BOSTON BRAVES Yankees 1935 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372797448397

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 3, 1935 * Babe Ruth retires as baseball player * Boston Braves - MLB baseball The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Ruth, Released After Row With Owner Fuchs, Learns Majors Have No Job for Him" Page 2 of this section has a three column heading: "Babe Ruth Released After a Row With President Fuchs of Braves" with subheads and photo of Ruth. (see) Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

BABE RUTH Debuts as a MLB Baseball COACH w/ Brooklyn Dodgers 1938 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392384174719

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 20, 1938. * Babe Ruth debuts as a coach * Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball The front page of sport's section (page 19) has a one column heading: "BABE NEW IDOL IN BROOKLYN" with photo and caption: "YOU KNOW HIM" (see) Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the front page, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Great BABE RUTH Signs w/ Brooklyn Dodgers as MLB Baseball COACH 1938 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392322687134

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, June 18, 1938 * Babe Ruth returns * Brooklyn Dodgers coach * Major league baseball MLB The front page has a three column headline: "RUTH MADE DODGERS' COACH" with subheads that include: "Bambino Starts New Job Tomorrow" and more. (see) First report coverage continues in the sport's section with photo of Ruth. Great to have in this uncommon NYC publication. Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes and minor wear along the spine, generally nice. with subheads that include: "'Swat King' To Coach 1st Base" and more. 1st report coverage on Babe Ruth signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers as a coach. Nice for display Other ... See More  

BABE RUTH New York Yankees Breaks his own HOME RUN RECORD w/ # 59 1921 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372684550024

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 3, 1921. * Babe Ruth breaks his own home run record with 59 * New York Yankees Baseball - 1st AL pennant * One short of his prediction at beginning of season Page 8 has a one column heading: "G. H. Ruth Makes A New World's Record" with subhead. (see) Other news of the day.Complete with all 14 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

HARRY FRAZEE Boston Red Sox Owner Sold Babe Ruth to Yankees DEATH 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372665577896

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1929 * Harry Herbert Frazee death * Boston Red Sox baseball fame * Sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees Page 29 has a one column heading: "H. H. FRAZEE DIES SUDDENLY AT 48" with subheads and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of former Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee. He was known for selling Babe Ruth to the Yankees thus starting the Curse of the Bambino. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

BABE RUTH Bambino New York Yankees Baseball Announces RETIREMENT 1934 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372548350199

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 11, 1934 * Babe Ruth announces retirement w/ photo * New York Yankees - MLB baseball The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: ""MY FINAL YEAR AS A REGULAR," SAYS BABE RUTH" with subhead and small photo of Ruth. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Complete with all 24 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such, a few small binding holes at the blank spine.

BABE RUTH New York Yankees Contract Agreement for $210,000 1927 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372481320471

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BANGOR DAILY COMMERCIAL, Bangor, Maine, March 3, 1927 * Babe Ruth sets new high-water mark for baseball players * $210,000+ contract signed with the New York Yankees * Receives 2nd highest annual income for a athlete The bottom of the front page has: "RUTH'S ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS ALL ATHLETE'S PROFITS, EXCEPT TUNNEY'S," with details describing his 3-year contract with the New York Yankees. Additionally, the Sport's Page (page 17) has a three-column, three line heading:: "Babe Ruth Signs At $70,000 Salary For Three Years," which includes additional details. Note: This would also be the year that Ruth hit 60 home runs on what many consider to be the best team ever. 14 pages, must be handled with care, but is in very ... See More  

BABE RUTH & Col. Jacob Ruppert New York Yankees Contract Dispute 1933 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392012023305

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. March 20, 1933 * Babe Ruth & Colonel Jacob Ruppert * New York Yankees contract dispute * Next to last year in New York The top of the back page has a one column heading: "AN ULTIMATUM FOR BABE RUTH" with subhead. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

BABE RUTH New York Yankees "The Bambino" 2 Home Runs HR's 1929 Old NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 391990312162

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1929 * Babe Ruth hits 2 home runs * New York Yankees * MLB baseball The sport's section (page 8) has a six column headline: "70,000 See Yanks and Athletics Divide; Ruth Hits 2 Homers" with subheads and box scores. (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding slits along the spine, generally very nice.

Rare BABE RUTH Boxing Sparring Pre Season Training PHOTO 1931 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 391978102402

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, February 12, 1928 * Unusual Babe Ruth photo * Boxing as part of his training The back page of this section has a unusual photo showing Babe Ruth sparring as part of his training for the upcoming season. Also an article headed: "Ruth Anticipates His Greatest Year" with subheads. (see) This was when Babe Ruth was at his prime in his career. Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.

Best NEW YORK YANKEES Win World Series Game 2 w/ Babe Ruth HR 1927 NY Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 391937650713

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 8, 1927 * The greatest team ever in major league history ? * New York Yankees win World Series (game 2) * Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig era * Best title to be had ? (rare as such) The top of the first column of the front page reports the results of the 3rd game of a 4-game World Series, with: "YANKS ROUT PIRATES, RUTH HITTING HOMER; PENNOCK INVINCIBLE" and several subheads including: "New York Wins Third Straight, 8-1..." "Babe's Mighty Smash in 7th Inning With Two On Climaxes Six-Run Rally." and more. The article begins: "It won't be long now. The 1927 world's series is rapidly tottering to a lopsided finish...". Coverage carries over to two of the sports pages wi... See More  

Yankees BABE RUTH Suspended Throws Dirt at Umpire FIGHT With Fan 1922 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 391927340566

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1922 * Babe Ruth & Ban Johnson * Fight with umpire & fan... Suspended from baseball The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "RUTH IN ROW WITH UMPIRE AND FAN AT POLO GROUNDS" "Following Dispute Over Decision Babe Throws Dirt in the Official's Face" "Chases Rooter In Stand" "Home-Run King Not Sorry" and more. (see) Nice to have in this famous New York City title. Other news, sports and advertisement of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally nice.

BABE RUTH SUSPENSION ENDS New York Yankees Baseball vs. Red Sox 1925 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372129611686

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1925 * Babe Ruth suspension ends * New York Yankees - MLB baseball The sport's section (page 24) has a one column heading: "RUTH BACK IN FOLD, BUT YANKS LOSE, 5-1" with subheads and box scores. Great to have in this famous NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.

JOSE CAPABLANCA Cuban Chess Player Tournament Victory & Babe Ruth 1927 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372116263772

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1927 * Jose Capablanca wins tournament * Famous Cuban chess player The sport's section (page 28) has one column headings: "ALEKHINE IN DRAW, WINS SECOND PRIZE" "Divides With Capablanca, Victor of Tourney, in Last Round to Clinch Place" and more with standings and play by play graph. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including reporting on Babe Ruth hitting 2 home runs in a pre season baseball game. Complete in 52 pages, archival mend on page 2, generally very nice.

BABE RUTH Arrested for SPEEDING Put In JAIL New York Yankees 1921 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 391905427628

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1921 * Rare and unique Babe Ruth item * New York Yankees star jailed The front page has a one column heading: "'BABE' RUTH PLAYS AFTER DAY IN JAIL" with subheads "Sentenced as Speeder, He Spends 4 1/2 Hours in Cell and Then Speeds to Ball Game" "FREE AT 4 P.M., BATS AT 4:40" "Advised to Remember Law, He Is Fingerprinted and Put Behind Bars With Five Others" A unusual item concerning Babe Ruth and great to have on the front page of this famous New York City title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning, irregular along the spine, generally nice.

BABE RUTH New York Yankees HOME RUN Wins Baseball Game in 9th 1928 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372081797209

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1928 * Babe Ruth home run wins it * New York Yankees - Yanks The sport's section (page 15) has a four column headline: "Yanks Win When Ruth Hits Homer in 9th" with subheads that include: "RUTH'S 36TH, TWO ON, WINS IN NINTH, 9-8" and more with box scores. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 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, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. A few... See More  

OLD YANKEES STADIUM Baseball Disaster New York BABE RUTH Gehrig 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 391740765018

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1929 * Old Yankee Stadium stampede disaster * The house Ruth built * New York Yankees - Babe Ruth - Lou Gehrig The top of the front page has a three column headline: "TWO KILLED, 62 HURT IN YANKEE STADIUM AS RAIN STAMPEDES BASEBALL CROWD; VICTIMS ARE CRUSHED AT BLEACHER EXIT" with many subheads and list of the dead and injured. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 2. First report coverage on the stampede inside Yankee Stadium following a sudden rain downpour that resulted in 2 deaths and many injured. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic. Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More  

BABE RUTH Bambino New York Yankees Becoming a MLB Baseball IDOL 1923 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 391653983796

Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Sept. 29, 1923 * Babe Ruth making his mark in MLB * New York Yankees - Yanks The top of the sports page has a one column head: "Ruth May Add To His Laurels" as his .385 batting average is close to surpassing Harry Heilmann's .395. "...Babe, however, is secure in home run honors with 38 and is so far in front as a scorer...". Also on this page is: "Unassisted Triple Play A Hummer" by George Burns, just the third such play in all of Major League Baseball. Complete in 14 pages, small binding holes near the spine, nice condition.