Cy Young death in 1955...
Item #573530
December 07, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 7, 1955
* Honus Wagner death
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Wagner Great Credit To Game, Frick Says" "New Generation Pays Tribute to Departed Hall of Fame Member; Has .329 Lifetime Mark"
Tells of the death of famous Pittsburgh Pirates baseball star Ho... See More
Babe Ruth memorial monument dedication...
Item #573269
April 19, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1949
* Babe Ruth memorial monument dedication
* New York Yankees opening day
This 50 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 32: "Yanks Play Senators While Giants Invade Brooklyn Today" with subheads that include: "Ruth Memorial, Unveiling Will Precede Yanks' Opener With Senators at the Stadium" and more.
Other ne... See More
Lou Gehrig has a field day....
Item #573128
June 13, 1928
THE WORLD, New York City, June 13, 1928
* Lou Gehrig has 2 HR & 2 Triples
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 11: "Yankees End Their 'Slump'" with subheads that include: "RUTH SWATS 23D, GEHRIG GETS PAIR IN 15 TO 7 VICTORY" and more.
Tells of Lou Gehrig collecting 14 total bases whil... See More
Lindbergh's...
Item #570774
August 15, 1931
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, August 15, 1931 The cover of this issue is of Col. and Mrs Charles Lindbergh packing their plane in Canada to preparation to fly to Tokyo. Some of the other photos within the issue are of Mrs. Lindbergh, Will Rogers, Babe Ruth and Clarke Gable. This issue contains many more photos of various persons of the time, sports and news.
This is complete in 32 pages and is ... See More
Babe Ruth is near death...
Item #570767
August 12, 1948
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12, 1948
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball
Near the middle of the front page is a one column report headed: "Babe Ruth Still Critical, Say Doctors" with the text taking four inches (see photos). The Babe would pass away four days later.
Other news, sports and advertisements are within.
... See More
Babe Ruth is near death...
Item #570342
August 11, 1948
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1948
* Babe Ruth close to death w/ photo
* New York Yankees - MLB
The fottom half of the front page has a two line, two column head: "Babe Ruth's Condition Now Termed 'Critical' " plus a nice one column, full-figure photo of "Babe Ruth" (see).
The complete 24 page issue in good condition.... See More
Babe Ruth under suspension...
Item #570253
September 03, 1925
THE WORLD, New York City, September 3, 1925 This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Repentant Ruth Bows To Boss of Yankees" with subhead: "Forbidden to Practice With Team, Takes Order Meekly From Miller Higgins"
Tells of Ruth's recent suspension and problem with Yankee's manager Miller J. Huggins. Nice to have in this New York City title.
Usual ... See More
Babe Ruth suspension...
Item #569897
September 05, 1925
THE WORLD, New York City, September 5, 1925
* Babe Ruth suspension
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Yankees Meet Athletics Today Without Babe Ruth" with subhead. (see) Nice to have in a NYC paper.
Also Babe Ruth's personal column.
Other news of the day with much on the recent USS Shenan... See More
Babe Ruth reinstated into baseball...
Item #569136
September 07, 1925
THE WORLD, New York City, September 7, 1925
* Babe Ruth reinstated into baseball
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Ruth Reinstated, Will Play To-Day"
Other news of the day. Some browning and little wear around the margins, otherwise good.... See More
Earl Averill MLB home run debut... Babe Ruth marries...
Item #568322
April 17, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 17, 1929 This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Widow to Become Ruth's Bride at Church Today" and more. (see) Tells of the day Babe Ruth married Claire Hodgson.
Also one column headlines on page 14 that include: "INDIANS DEFEAT TIGERS, 5 TO 4, IN ELEVEN INNINGS" and more with box score... See More
New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...
Item #568242
October 13, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 13, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* New York Giants World Champions
* MLB baseball (FINAL GAME)
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "GIANTS AHEAD, 1-0, IN EIGHTH BATTLE OF WORLD'S SERIES" "Waite Hoyt Again Goes In to Halt Onward Rush of National Leaguers" and m... See More
Babe Ruth moves into 2nd all time HRs...
Item #568129
June 21, 1921
THE WORLD, New York City, June 21, 1921
* Babe Ruth home run
* New York Yankees
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Ruth's 24th Homer Wins in Tenth Inning" with subhead and box score. (see)
Tells of Babe Ruth's 127th career home run which moved him into 2nd place on the career list for homers and 11 dingers behind all-time leader, Roger ... See More
Babe Ruth suspended in 1925....
Item #568056
August 31, 1925
THE WORLD, New York City, August 31, 1925
* Babe Ruth suspended and fined
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Ruth Accuses Huggins Of Making Him 'Goat'" with subhead: "Babe Says Manager IS Trying to Shift Blame on Him for Season's Debacle" and smaller subheads (see images).
This tells of Babe Rut... See More
Babe Ruth season prediction....
Item #568054
April 17, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, April 17, 1929 This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "RUTH SELECTS YANKS AGAIN IN AMERICAN LOOP" "Own Club Stronger than Last Year on Paper, He Says" "Predicts Athlectics Will Land No Higher Than Fourth Place" with small photo of Ruth.
Ironic statement because the Philadelphia Athletics went on to... See More
Babr Ruth 's very last MLB game....
Item #567970
May 31, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 31, 1935 This 16 page newspaper has a very small one column heading on page "Phiols Wallop Braves Twice" with box scores. (see)
In the first game of this double-header, Babe Ruth struck put in the first inning, then hurt his knee taking him out of the game. This was actually his last time on the field of play as a baseball player. ... See More
Babe Ruth's wife death...
Item #567865
January 15, 1929
QUINCY EVENING TIMES, Massachusetts, January 15, 1929
* Babe Ruth's wife fiery death
* Helen Woodford Ruth
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "New Autopsies Are Performed Upon Mrs. Ruth" with subheads. (see)
Page 2 has a nice photo of family with caption: "When Days Were Brighter"
Other news of the day. Light ... See More
Hank Aaron passes Willie Mays...
Item #567864
June 12, 1972
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 12, 1972
* Hank Aaron hits 649th home run
* Surpasses Willie Mays
* Atlanta Braves
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Hank Goes Kaboom!" with photo of Aaron. (see)
Tells of Hank Aaron hitting his 649th career home run to move into second place of all time behind Babe Ruth.
Oth... See More
Death of Babe Ruth's wife...
Item #567686
January 14, 1929
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1929
* Babe Ruth
* Death of wife in fire
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "RUTH MOURNS DEATH OF HIS WIFE IN FIRE" "Had Not Lived With Her for Three Years" "DENTIST SOUGHT" and more. (see)
Other news of the day.
Usual browning with little m... See More
Jimmie Foxx 1st MLB game....
Item #567171
May 02, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 2, 1925
* Jimmie Foxx MLB baseball debut
* Philadelphia Athletics
* Singles in 1st at bat
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headlines on page 17 that include: "ATHLETICS BOW TO WASHINGTON" and more. This was the game in which Jimmie Foxx made his MLB baseball debut. He entered the game late as a pitch hitter and hit a single in his ver... See More
Babe Ruth moved to 1st base....
Item #567098
May 05, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1931 This 56 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 35: "Senators Subdue Revamped Yankees, 7-3" with subheads that include: "Yield by 7-3, With Crippled Ruth on First and Gehrig in Right, Before 20,000" and more.
Tells of Babe Ruth being moved to 1st base in an effort to put less strain on the aging player's leg. Lou Gehrig was mov... See More
New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...
Item #567025
October 07, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 7, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* New York Giants
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "YANKS AND GIANTS CLINCH; DISMAL DAY FOR PITCHERS IN THIRD CLASH OF SERIES" with subheads and related photos. Plus up to the fifth inning coverage on same day as the game was being played.... See More
Hank Aaron 600th home run....
Item #567017
April 28, 1971
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 28, 1971 This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 36: "Mays Ruins Braves After Aaron's 600th" with related photos. (see) Aaron becomes the third to achieve this behind Babe Ruth and Willie Mays.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig with opening day homers...
Item #566424
April 19, 1929
THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan dated April 19, 1929
* Babe Ruth
* Lou Gehrig
* Opening day home runs
This 72 page newspaper has two column column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (page 37):
* RUTH STAGES HIS OWN OPENING DAY
* Babe Crashes His First Homer of the Year in First Game
Tells of the Yankees opening day at Yankee Stadium for the year 1929 in whic... See More
New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...
Item #566238
October 10, 1921
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 10, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* NY Giants
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "YANKEES PASS GIANTS IN FOURTH".
Rare to see such a nice front page headline like this especially as the gamer was in progress at time of publication.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning wi... See More
New York Yankees 1st World Series...
Item #565775
October 11, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 11, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* Babe Ruth not playing (injured)
This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "GIANTS LEADING IN TERRIFIC BATTING BEE IN SIXTH GAME", "E. MEUSEL, SNYDER AND FEWSTER MAKE HOMERS" and more with lineup. (see) More in the sport's section.
Other ne... See More
Babe Ruth will retire....
Item #565675
August 11, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany NY New York, August 11, 1934
* Babe Ruth announces retirement w/ photo
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 11: "Current Season Marks End Of Ruth's Playing Career" and "Babe Will Retire as Regular at Close of 1934 Campaign; Uncertain About Future in Baseball" with nice photo of Ruth. (... See More
Joseph Kennedy, Sr. heads the Securities & Exchange Commission... Babe Ruth...
Item #564877
July 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 8, 1934 (Rotogravure Section only)
* Joseph Kennedy, Sr. heads the Securities & Exchange Commission
* Babe Ruth
Page 3 is this section has an oval photo with a caption which begins: "The First Session of the Securities And Exchange Commission..." which shows Joseph P. Kennedy as Chairman, with his name noted in the caption a... See More
Babe Ruth hits 600th home run.....
Item #564869
August 22, 1931
OMAHA BEE NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, August 22, 1931
* Babe Ruth 600th home run
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
This 20 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 15: "Ruth, Gehrig Homer Again; Yanks Top Browns" with subheads. (see) Mentions it being Babe's 600th career home run in the text. Box scores as well.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear ... See More
New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...
Item #564315
October 08, 1921
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 8, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* Babe Ruth not playing ?
This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "RUTH OUT OF TODAY'S GAME" with subheads that include: "Sultan of Swat Carries Abscessed Arm In Sling" and more with lineup. more in the sport's section with reporting from the game the... See More
Babe Ruth's Yankees contract ?....
Item #564314
March 08, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 8, 1930
* Babe Ruth nearing the end of his career
* New York Yankees contract disagreement
* MLB baseball
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Babe Rejects $160,000 For Two-Contract".
Tells of Babe Ruth dealing with his new contract extension. He would agree with Yankee management the following day.
Other ne... See More
Death of Babe Ruth's wife...
Item #564168
January 14, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1929
* Babe Ruth
* Death of wife in fire
* Rockview Prison in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ESTRANGED WIFE OF 'BABE' RUTH VICTIM OF FIRE", "Had Been Living as Wife of Dentist--Investigation is Under Way" and more. (see)
Other news of the da... See More
Early Babe Ruth as a pitcher....
Item #563893
August 25, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 25, 1918
* Early Babe Ruth (Pre Yankee)
* Winning pitcher for Boston
This 34 page newspaper has small one column headlines in the sport's section (inside): "BABE RUTH STEALS HOME" and "Versatile Red Sox Star Wins a Pitchers' Duel from Browns" with box scores. Tells of a early Babe Ruth before he became a home run king, pitching in... See More
Roger Maris Home Runs in 1961...
Item #562802
July 26, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 26, 1961
* Roger Maris 4 home runs in one night
* Year of his famous 61 homers
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
This 26 page newspaper has headlines on page 10: "Maris' 40 Leads Babe By 24 Tilts" and "Maris' Four Blasts Convince; Dodgers Respond To Old Fans" with cartoon illustration. (see)
Tells of Roger Maris hittin... See More
Babe Ruth 2000th walk....
Item #562469
July 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 18, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
* Bases on balls - walks (2,000th)
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22:
* YANKEES SWAMPED BY INDIANS 13 TO 5
* 2000TH WALK TO RUTH
and more. Tells of Babe Ruth's 2,000th base on balls which was another milestone by the great Yankee. Great to have in this title.
Other news of the da... See More
Lou Gehrig memorial dedication at Yankee Stadium...
Item #562407
July 07, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 7, 1941
* Lou Gehrig memorial dedication at Yankee Stadium
* Joe DiMaggio hitting streak continues
On page 7 under: "WHAT HAPPENED IN THE BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL CONTESTS' has various news reports from the games held the day before. Among the reports is the report on the Yankees game with mention of the Lou Gehrig memorial dedication and Joe... See More
Babe Ruth... New York Yankees...
Item #561887
January 15, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 15, 1934
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
* Last year with the team
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "RUTH SIGNS FOR $35,000 FOR YEAR"
A rather short but 1st report anyways. Other news of the day.
Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikip... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #561697
October 05, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 5, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 1) of baseball
This 144 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* GIANTS WIN, 3-2, OUTBATTING YANKS, IN FIRST OF SERIES
* Hit Four Singles In A Row
* Record Crowd Sees Game
and more. (see) Much more on page 18 with more headlines & stats.
... See More
Lou Gehrig hits last grand slam Home run...
Item #561564
August 21, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 21, 1938
* Lou Gehrig hits last grand slam home run
* Holds record for most in career
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
This 70+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside, sec. 5): "Yankees Crush Athletics, 11-3, Gehrig Driving Four-Run Homer" and "Lou Bats In Six, Also Hitting a Double--Pea... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #561422
October 07, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 7, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 4) of baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "GIANTS BEAT YANKS, 4 TO 3, IN FOURTH GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES PLAYED IN THE RAIN" with subheads and two related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with a few small binding ho... See More
Babe Ruth returns to the team... New York Yankees...
Item #561305
May 28, 1925
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1925
* Babe Ruth returns to the team (photo)
* New York Yankees
This 12 page newspaper has a one column photo of Babe Ruth with caption: "Babe Ruth Back in Old Uniform" with text underneath. (see)
Photo was taken shortly after his release for the hospital.
News of the day throughout. Light browning wit... See More
Yankee Stadium opening day...
Item #560916
April 18, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 18, 1923
* Yankee Stadium opening day
* 'The House That Ruth Built' opens
* New York Yankees new home begins
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 36: "MARKS BROKEN IN ATTENDANCE" and "Cincinnati and Chicago have New Figures; Yankee Stadium is Dedicated" with subhead: "Yanks' Stadium Fandom's Mecca"
This... See More
Babe Ruth...
Item #559197
May 26, 1922
THE WORLD, New York, NY, May 26, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* George Herman Ruth
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspended from baseball
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Ruth Flings Dust On Umpire, Leaps in Stand After Jeerer" with subhead: "Big Hitter in Danger of Another Suspension or Fine..."
Nice to have in this New York City title.
Other n... See More
Babe Ruth... Boston Braves debut...
Item #556677
April 17, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated April 17, 1935
* Babe Ruth debut w/ Boston Braves
* Home run in his opening game
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7 that include:
* RUTH'S MIGHTY HOME RUN MACE POUNDS OUT 4-2 TRIBAL VICTORY
and more. Tells of Babe Ruth's 1st game playing with the Boston Braves after his release from the New York ... See More
Honus Wagner death...
Item #556637
December 06, 1955
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "HONUS WAGNER, ALL-TIME GREAT SHORTSTOP, DIES AT 81 NEAR PITTSBURGH"
Other news of the day including a report on the upcoming fight involving Sugar Ray Robinson late in his career. (see)
Light browning at the margins, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia n... See More
Babe Ruth...
Item #556620
June 27, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, NY, June 27, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
This 30 page newspaper has a nice three column headline on the front page: "RUTH BELTS NO. 12 WITH ONE ON; COTTON'S 67 LEADS IN OPEN" with subheads and lineup. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a banner headline...
Item #553045
May 23, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated May 23, 1930
* Babe Ruth
* Lou Gehrig
* Shibe Park
* Home Runs
This 38 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 29:
* Ruth's Six Home Runs in Two Days Establish Record; Other Marks Set
with subheads that include: "Babe Six Days In Advance of 1927 Schedule" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual brow... See More
Richard Byrd Transatlantic flight in 1927....
Item #550685
June 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated June 30, 1927.
* Richard Evelyn Byrd transatlantic flight
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig
This 56 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page:
* BYRD BATTLES FOG, FLIES ON TOWARD PARIS; REPORTS TO SHIP 200 MILES OUT AT SEA; ARMY FLIERS REACH HAWAII IN 26 HOURS
with many subheads and related photo. Much more inside. (see photo... See More
New York Yankees 1928 World Series....
Item #550546
October 09, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 9, 1928
* New York Yankees World Series
* St. Louis Cardinals
* Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig era
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Cardinals Make Last Stand Today With Sherdel in Box" with subhead.
Much more on page 18 including related photos.You can see a lot of it in the photos b... See More
Lefty Grove wins 300th game...
Item #549347
July 26, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Massachusetts, July 26, 1941 This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Grove Hits for Victory No. 300" with 1/2 column photo of Grove.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove (March 6, 1900 – May 22, 1975) was considered one of the greatest pit... See More
Guggenheim Heirs Fall to Death...
Item #545727
October 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, October 20, 1928
* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
* Babe Ruth promotes Governor Al Smith
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page:
* 2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL
with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more.
Page 5
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* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
* Babe Ruth promotes Governor Al Smith
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page:
* 2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL
with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more.
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