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Baker Bowl in Philadelphia last MLB game...



Item # 600759

July 01, 1938

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 1, 1938

* Baker Bowl last game
* Philadelphia Phillies
* MLB baseball


The sport's section (page 28) has one column headlines: "Giants' Heaviest Barrage of Year Sinks Phils, 14-1" "Bang Out 19 Hits for 29 Bases; Now Lead by Four Games" with box scores. 

Though not mentioned, coverage of the very last MLB game ever played at the 51-year old Baker Bowl in Philadelphia, PA. The Phillies team decided after the game to move down the street to rent the newer Shibe Park Stadium off the Athletics.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the of the day throughout. Complete in 34 pages, a little margin wear and chipping, otherwise good condition.

Category: The 20th Century