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Mildred Ella Didrickson Pitches First Inning for the Athletics...



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March 21, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1934  This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that includes: "DODGERS CONQUER ATHLETICS BY 4-2", "Miss Didrickson Pitches First Inning for Losers Holding Rivals Scoreless", "Triple Play Saves Her" and more with nice two column photo of Babe Didrickson in uniform being instructed by pitching coach. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Mildred Ella ("Babe") Didrikson Zaharias (June 26, 1911–September 27, 1956) was an American athlete named by the Guinness Book of Records, along with Lottie Dod, as the most versatile female competitor of all time. She achieved outstanding success in golf, basketball, and track and field.

Category: The 20th Century