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Item # 543572
May 11, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated May 11, 1934.

* Lou Gehrig
* Yankees vs. White Sox


A banner headline on page 28 of this issue reads:  "Yankees Gain Crushing Victory Over White Sox; Giants and Dodgers Beaten".  Corresponding subheads include:  "Gehrig's Four Hits Help Yankees Win", "Lou Gets 5th and 6th Homers and Two Doubles as Mates Down White Sox, 13-2", "Plays only 5 Innings", and "Quits Game Because of Cold-Ruffing Scores 5th in Row-Earnshaw Routed". A summary of the game is also included, along with a box score. Gehrigs performance tied a record with four long hits in a game.  Includes a one column photo of Gehrig.

The edges of this issue are slightly browned, but otherwise in good condition.