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Willie Mays batting title in 1954....
Willie Mays batting title in 1954....
Item # 571833
September 27, 1954
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 27, 1954 This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 14: "Mays and Avila Earn Batting Championships" "Giants' Sparkplug Finishes With .345; Indians' Star Hits .341; Williams Fall Short" with box scores and photo of Mays. (see)
With three hits in the season Finale, Willie Mays wins the batting title. He went from third to first in this game.
Also on the same page is a interesting photo of Ted Williams with caption: "Ted Says Good-Bye" suggesting he was retiring from baseball. He go on and play another 6 seasons with the Boston Red Sox.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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