Babe Ruth sets new home run record... Chicago White Sox win A.L. Pennant...
Item #673542
September 25, 1919
BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25, 1919
* Babe Ruth sets home run record
* Chicago White Sox win American League Pennant
* Stage set for the Black Sox Series
A one column head on the sports page notes: "Babe Ruth King Of Home Run Hitters" with the report beginning: "Babe Ruth put all the compelling impact at his command into his powerful swing yesterday and lifte... See More
Babe Ruth contract dispute...
Item #672969
January 18, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 18, 1933
* Babe Ruth & Colonel Jacob Ruppert
* New York Yankees contract dispute
* Next to last year in New York
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "RUTH TURNS DOWN $50,000 SALARY FOR SEASON" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition in nice conditio... See More
Babe Ruth sets new home run record...
Item #672753
September 25, 1919
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 terrifi... See More
The complete 1928 World Series: Yankees take a four game sweep...
Item #672656
October 05, 1928
GREENSBORO DAILY NEWS, North Carolina A collection of six consecutive issues dated October 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 covering the entire Yankee's four game sweep of the 1928 Major League World Series over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Fine coverage of each game including both front page and sports page reporting. Babe Ruth's name is quite prominent in several reports.
Each issue is complete,... See More
Phar Lap mounted... Babe Ruth - Yankees capture pennant...
Item #672649
September 14, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1932
* Phar lap - Australian thoroughbred racehorse
* New York Yankees capture AL pennant
Page 18 has a small one column heading: "Phar Lap Mounted in Yonkers; To Be Exhibited at Belmont". See photo for brief text.
Page 17 has a five column headline: "League Championship Captured by Yankees" with subheads (see photos). This would be Bab... See More
Babe Ruth's farewell to Fenway Park...
Item #672454
August 13, 1934
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 n... See More
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bobby Jones, Fanny Brice...
Item #672102
September 30, 1926
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, the "News Of he World In Pictures" published by the New York Times, Sept. 30, 1926 Full ftpg. is a photo of Bobby Jones, runner-up in the American Amateur Golf Championship shaking hands with George Von Elm, the winner.
The doublepage centerfold has a great montage of 20 of the best baseball players of the day, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Waite Hoyt, Roger... See More
Babe Ruth returns from World barnstorming tour...
Item #670693
February 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1935
* Babe Ruth & all stars return home
* World barnstorming tour - Japan
Page 25 has a banner headline: "Return From World Tour Fins Babe Ruth Hopeful of Remaining in Baseball" with subhead and nice photo with wife and daughter. (see) Text includes interview excerpts from Ruth and his wife as well. Ruth would join the Boston Braves about a we... See More
1948 Death of Babe Ruth...
Item #670673
August 19, 1948
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.
Othe... See More
Yankees vs. Dallas Steers in 1929...
Item #670537
April 06, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1929
* New York Yankees vs. Dallas Steers
* State of Texas exhibition baseball tour
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig home runs
The sport's section (page 11) has a six column headline: "Yanks Beat Dallas, 12-11, on Ruth's First Homer of Season" with subheads and box scores. First report coverage on the New York Yankees ending their exhibition tour ... See More
The Red Sox win game four of the World Series...
Item #670536
October 11, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Oct. 11, 1916
* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
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* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
The Red Sox win the World Series...
Item #670535
October 12, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Oct. 12, 1916
* Boston Red Sox are champions
* 1916 World Series of baseball
* Babe Ruth on the team
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CHAMPIONS" with subhead: "Shore Hurls Great Game for Winners; Pfeffer Is Chased". This is a rare same-day account of the final game, an advantage a
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* Boston Red Sox are champions
* 1916 World Series of baseball
* Babe Ruth on the team
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CHAMPIONS" with subhead: "Shore Hurls Great Game for Winners; Pfeffer Is Chased". This is a rare same-day account of the final game, an advantage a
Babe Ruth's 1930 New York Yankees contract ?...
Item #670157
March 08, 1930
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... See More
Babe Ruth pitches...
Item #666139
October 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 2, 1933
* Babe Ruth pitches late in his career (last time)
* New York Yankees baseball
The top of page 24 has a banner headline: "Yankees End Season With Triumph as Ruth Hurls Full Game and Drives Homer" with subheads that include: "25,000 SEE RUTH HURL 6-5 VICTORY" and more. Interesting item as he probably hadn't pitched since he was with... See More
Roger Maris hits record-setting 61st home run...
Item #665734
October 02, 1961
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: &... See More
Babe Ruth injured in 1934 by Lou Gehrig...
Item #665399
July 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1934
* Babe Ruth's last injury as a player ?
* Last season w/ New York Yankees
The sport's section (page 22) has a two column heading: "Ruth Injured as Yankees Lose; Hit on Leg by Gehrig's Drive" with subhead. (see) Was this his last injury prior to retirement ? It was his last full season as a player.
Other news, sports and advertisements... See More
Babe Ruth as a editorialist... Yankees baseball...
Item #664907
August 11, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Aug. 11, 1928
* Babe Ruth as a Editorialist ?
* New York Yankees baseball
The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Ruth Blames Slump of Yankees On Hitters, Not Club's Pitchers" with subhead and small photo of Ruth. This is actually a editorial by Ruth on the team's situation heading into the final weeks of the season. The Y... See More
Yankee Stadium lore... Kids game w/ Babe Ruth photo...
Item #664904
August 10, 1925
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. Mill... See More
Babe Ruth pitches against his former team...
Item #664825
September 29, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 29, 1930
* Babe Ruth pitches game vs. Red Sox
* New York Yankees last game of season
* MLB - Major League baseball
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth, Pitcher, Leads Yanks to 9-3 Win at Boston" with box scores and small photo of Ruth. (see) Interesting Babe Ruth item as he pitched against the team he used t... See More
Babe Ruth signs New York Yankees contract...
Item #664187
March 06, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 6, 1922
* Babe Ruth signs contract
* New York Yankees baseball
* Highest paid baseball player
The top of page 6 has column heads: "RUTH TO CASH IN $75,000 AND A SWAT BONUS" "Contract Makes Him Best Paid Athlete in World".
Also, the same page has a column: "Billy Evans Says" which discusses the Babe Ruth contra... See More
Babe Ruth retires as a player in 1935....
Item #664142
June 03, 1935
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" wi... See More
Death of President William Taft... Babe Ruth accept contract...
Item #663921
March 10, 1930
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1930 The front page has a one column heading: "Ruth Puts His Name On The Dotted Line" which begins: "Babe Ruth today signed a contract to play with the N.Y. Yankees for two more years at an annual stipend of $80,000..." with more.
The front page has 3 3 column headline on the death of President William Taft: "NATION MO... See More
1927 sport's stars photos... Babe Ruth & more...
Item #663782
January 01, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 1, 1928
* Sport's stars & feats of 1927
* Babe Ruth - Gene Tunney - Bobby Jones
The front page of this section has ten photos of various sport's stars for the year of 1927 with heading: "Some of the Outstanding Figures of the Past Year in Various Fields of Sport" Nice for display. Also coverage on the various feats that... See More
Babe Ruth debuts as a coach in 1938...
Item #662449
June 20, 1938
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 ... See More
Babe Ruth signs w/ Dodgers in 1938....
Item #661385
June 18, 1938
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 uncomm... See More
Babe Ruth Home Run Record In 1921...
Item #660729
October 03, 1921
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
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* 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 ton
Other news of the day.Complete with all 14 pages, light ton
Wes Ferrell no-hit game.... Babe Ruth photo....
Item #660242
April 30, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1931
* Wes Ferrell no-hit pitched game
* Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball
* Babe Ruth leg injury photo
The sport's section (page 17) has a five column headline: "No-Hit, No-Run Game Pitched by Ferrell of Indians" with subheads, photo and box scores. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Al... See More
Harry H. Frazee death...
Item #660177
June 05, 1929
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 th... See More
Babe Ruth hurts leg... Helen Keller visist president....
Item #659497
April 23, 1931
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: "Ru... See More
Babe Ruth ends career with the Yankees...
Item #657473
October 01, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 1, 1934.
* Babe Ruth ends career with New York Yankees
* Hits 3 home runs during practice
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "The Babe Is Through; 10,000 Cheer Slugger in Last Stand" with box scores. Historic report as this was Babe Ruth's very last game played with the Yankees.
Complete with all 34 page
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* Babe Ruth ends career with New York Yankees
* Hits 3 home runs during practice
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "The Babe Is Through; 10,000 Cheer Slugger in Last Stand" with box scores. Historic report as this was Babe Ruth's very last game played with the Yankees.
Complete with all 34 page
Babe Ruth catches a baseball from airplane....
Item #657467
July 23, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1926
* Babe Ruth catches baseball from airplane
* New York Yankees - major league baseball
Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Catches Ball From Airplane; Seventh Attempt Gives Him World's Record" (see) A nice curiosity on Ruth that probably was only reported in a NYC publication. Nice to have in this famous title. Rare... See More
Babe Ruth's National League debut in 1935...
Item #657458
April 17, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1935
* Babe Ruth NL debut
* Boston Braves
* MLB baseball
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Ruth's Homer And Single Win For Braves, 4-2" with small photo of Ruth crossing home plate. This game was notable as it was Babe Ruth's National League debut as member of the Boston Braves. He would account for all ... See More
Babe Ruth announces retirement in 1934...
Item #657081
August 11, 1934
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... See More
Babe Ruth offered to play again in 1936...
Item #656349
March 10, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1936
* Babe Ruth coming out of retirement ?
* He refuses Cincinnati Reds offer
* Major League Baseball - MLB
Page 23 has one column heading: "BASEBALL'S OUT; GOLF ENOUGH FOR BABE RUTH NOW" (see) Coverage on the Cincinnati Reds offering Ruth a chance to return to baseball and give it a final try. A somewhat unknown event on Ruth here.
Complete... See More
Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run... tops Babe Ruth...
Item #656228
April 10, 1974
NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1974
* Hank Aaron home run #715
* Breaks Babe Ruth's record
* Atlanta Braves - MLB
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Aaron Hits 715th Homer, Breaking Ruth's Record" with box scores and related photo. More on page 23. Lengthy text. 1st report coverage on Hank Aaron passing Babe Ruth for the most career home runs by... See More
Babe Ruth & Max Schmeling together in same photo...
Item #655280
June 02, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 2, 1931 Page 10 has a great photo of Babe Ruth and Max Schmeling with the caption: "Just A Couple Of Slug Champs." Great to have these two great athletes of the era in the same photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.
Complete in 16 pages, a small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth (golf)... Early rockets... De Beers diamond mines close...
Item #655033
February 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1932 This issue is loaded with great content...
* Babe Ruth plays golf
* De Beers Diamond mines close
* Officially close due to the Great Depression
Page 2 has a two column heading: "De Beers Diamond Mines Are Closing Down; Others in South Africa Will Follow Suit" (see images). This first report coverage on the De Beers diamond fields of Sou... See More
Babe Ruth signs for a $70,000 annual salary...
Item #654163
March 03, 1927
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 contrac... See More
Babe Ruth Day... Duluth Dukes bus crash in 1948...
Item #653020
July 26, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 26, 1948
* Duluth Dukes minor league baseball team
* 1948 bus crash disaster
* Babe Ruth Day proclaimed!
Page 19 has the Proclamation by the Mayor of New York making July 26, 1948 "Babe Ruth Day."
Additionally, one column headlines on page 14 has: "BASEBALL RALLIES TO ASSIST DULUTH", with subheading: "Cardinals Will... See More
Babe Ruth contract dispute...
Item #650611
March 20, 1933
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, general... See More
Babe Ruth is suspended...
Item #649914
June 21, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1922
* Babe Ruth suspended
* Arguing with umpire (cursing)
* Ban Johnson
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "JOHNSON SUSPENDS RUTH FOR 3 DAYS" with subheads. (see) This was the result of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or be suspended for the e... See More
Babe Ruth goes deep twice...
Item #649853
June 22, 1929
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 t... See More
Hack Wilson hits 2 home runs in 1 inning...
Item #649588
July 02, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1925
* Hack Wilson - New York Giants
* 2 home runs in 1 inning
* Babe Ruth - Yankees
This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 14: "Giants Win Twice, Robins Also Triumph; Ruth's Homers Help Yanks to Victory" with subheads that include: "Wilson Gets Two in a Inning During Nine-Run Rally..." "BABE HA... See More
Babe Ruth boxing photo...
Item #649500
February 12, 1928
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.
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Babe Ruth hits very 1st walk off grand slam HR...
Item #649356
September 25, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, September 25, 1925
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
* 1st ever player to hit 'ultimate home run'
Page 8 has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Yanks Beat Sox" with box scores. (see) The 'Sultan of Swat" becomes the first modern player to blast an ultimate grand slam, a walk-off homer with the bases ... See More
Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery...
Item #648365
April 18, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1925
* Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery ?
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Is Resting Well After Operation; Will Be Out of Game Two More Weeks" (see) Coverage on the famous surgery for reasons not officially known at the start of the 1925 baseball season. Nice to have in this title.
Other news, spo... See More
Babe Ruth sets all-time home run record in 1921...
Item #648024
July 19, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1921
* Babe Ruth breaks all time home run record
* His first major record - Early in his career too
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 11) has a one column heading: "SPEEDING YANKEES RUN DOWN A TIGER" with subhead: "Ruth, at Wheel, Drives Thirty-Six Homer...." with box scores. Though not menti... See More
1932 Babe Ruth w/ appendicitis....
Item #647922
September 09, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1932
* Babe Ruth diagnosed with appendicitis
* New York Yankees baseball
The sport's section (page 23) has a two column photo with heading: "Babe Ruth And Wife Upon Arrival Here" Also a one column heading: "RUTH ARRIVES HOME; IS ORDERED TO REST" with subheads. (see) This was a few weeks prior to his famous "called shot" in g... See More
Babe Ruth suspension ends...
Item #647840
September 08, 1925
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, irregula... See More
Babe Ruth suspended in 1925....
Item #647811
August 30, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1925
* Babe Ruth suspended and fined
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUTH FINED $5,000; COSTLY STAR BANNED FOR ACTS OFF FIELD" with subheads: "Manager Huggins of Yankees Imposes Penalty at St. Louis for 'Misconduct'" "OFFENDER ORDERED HOME" and more. (see) First repo... See More
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