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Joe DiMaggio breaks Yankees record for consecutive games with a hit...



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June 18, 1941

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 18, 1941 

* Joe DiMaggio breaks Yankees record
* Consecutive games with a hit (30)
* From his hometown newspaper


The top of page 2 of the sport's section a two column heading with caption: "Di Mag Hits In 30th Tilt..." with "DiMag-o-Log" and box scores. First report coverage of New York Yankees star Joe DiMaggio breaking the record for most consecutive games with hit for a Yankee player. This was also during the time when he finally finished with a record of 56 games.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, light staining near the bottom of the front page, generally in good condition.

Category: The 20th Century