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Ralph Kiner 3 home runs....
Ralph Kiner 3 home runs....
Item # 568972
August 17, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 17, 1947
* Ralph Kriner 3 home runs
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sports section (inside, near the back): "HOMER RECORD TIED AS CARDS LOSE, 12-7" and "Pirates Drive Seven Circuit Blows, Trio by Kiner, and St. Louis Collects Three"
Report continues on the next page with related photo and box scores. (see)
Tells of Ralph Kiner becoming the 1st Pittsburgh Pirates player to hit three home runs in a game. This game also featured 10 home runs total which tied the Major League record at the time. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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