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Item # 602688

July 05, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 5, 1932

* Catcher Bill Dickey
* New York Yankees
* Famous fight during MLB game


This 32 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 11: "Senators Defeat Yankees Twice and Break Gomez's Winning Streak" with subheads that include: "RUTH HITS NO. 23 IN SECOND GAME" "DICKEY, REYNOLDS CLASH" "Latter Suffers Broken Jaw When Struck by Catcher After Collision" "17,000 Fans In An Uproar" and more with box scores.

This is 1st report coverage on New York Yankees catcher Bill Dickey punching Carl Reynolds and breaking his jaw during game and being suspended for 30 days with a fine. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.

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

Category: The 20th Century