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First night of professional baseball at Briggs Stadium...



Item # 590028

June 16, 1948

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1948 

* 1st night baseball in Detroit 
* Briggs Stadium 

Page 39 has one column headlines that read: "M'Cosky Injured As Tigers Win, 4-1" and "Athletics' Outfielder Crashes Into Wall--Newhouser Takes Detroit's Night Debut" with box scores. This was the very 1st night of professional baseball in the city of Detroit, Michigan.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

Category: The 20th Century