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Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson in 1942...
Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson in 1942...
Item # 685276
August 24, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 24, 1942
* Famous Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson charity stunt
* Ruth hits home run in game - Great photos
The sport's section (page 17) has a headline: "69,136 at Stadium Swell Met Benefits to $285,000" with subheads. Also a large photo of Ruth with heading: "The Babe Comes Home" and another smaller one showing his famous home run swing. (see) First report coverage on the Babe Ruth vs. Walter Johnson charity pregame attraction for the Army and Navy fund during World War II. Great to have in this NYC publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Category: The 20th Century
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