Yankee Stadium charity game... Great depression....

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 ... See More  

Babe Ruth's last Major League Baseball game...

NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1935 



* Babe Ruth's final farewell

* Last game as a player

* Baker Bowl, Philadelphia

* MLB baseball icon



The sport's section (page 18) has a two column heading: "Phils Crush Braves by 11-6, 9-3" with subheads and box scores. In the first game of this double-header, Babe Ruth struck out in the first inning, then hurt his knee taking him out o... See More  

Babe Ruth suspended and fined in 1921...

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)

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Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson in 1942...

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 ru... See More  

Babe Ruth's final farewell...

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.... See More  

Yankees on the verge of winning the 1927 World's Series...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1927  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.... See More  

1917 Miller Huggins photo... St. Louis Cardinals...

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. Ver... See More  

Babe Ruth's first game as a Yankee...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 15, 1920



* Babe Ruth makes his Yankees debut

* MLB - Major League Baseball



The top of page 9 has a brief & inconspicuous mention of the game in which Babe Ruth made his first appearance as a New York Yankee, it being an inauspicious beginning with the top of the column reading: "Babe Ruth, the $150,00 wonder muffed a fly and the lowly Athlet... See More  

Ruth slams 3 homers in one World Series game...

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.

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Babe Ruth Signs 1 Year with Yankees...

NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1932



* Babe Ruth signs 1 year contract

* New York Yankees (1st report)

* Major League baseball MLB

* Best publication to be had ?



The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Ruth Signs One-Year Contract With Yankees Calling for Salary of $75,000" with subheads and a nice photo of Babe Ruth. Always nice to have notable events in histo... See More  

Four issue set on the death & funeral of Babe Ruth's estranged wife...

(4) THE BALTIMORE NEWS, Maryland, a set of four issues dated January 14, 15, and 2 different editions of 17, 1929. 

The front page heads on each: 14th: "DENTIST Gives Up In Death of MRS. RUTH" as Babe's wife burned to death in a fire at his house; 15th: "2D AUTOPSY ON MRS. RUTH" with a photo of her & their daughter, Dorothy: 17th: "MRS. RUTH'S FUNERAL TOD... See More  

Babe Ruth to Sign 1 Year with Yankees...

CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, March 16, 1932



* Babe Ruth to sign 1 year contract

* New York Yankees (day of)

* Major League baseball MLB



The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "Some One Ought to Tell Babe How Much $70,000 Really Is" with small photo of Ruth. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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The complete 1928 World Series: Yankees take a four game sweep...

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.

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The Red Sox win game four of the World Series...

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Roger Maris hits record-setting 61st home run...

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.

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Yankee Stadium lore... Kids game w/ Babe Ruth photo...

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  

Death of President William Taft... Babe Ruth accept contract...

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  

Babe Ruth Home Run Record In 1921...

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Harry H. Frazee death...

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 catches a baseball from airplane....

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 offered to play again in 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.

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Babe Ruth & Max Schmeling together in same photo...

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.

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Babe Ruth signs for a $70,000 annual salary...

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 is suspended...

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  

Hack Wilson hits 2 home runs in 1 inning...

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