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1st African American to play in a World Series...



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September 30, 1947

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 30, 1947

* Brooklyn Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
* 1st African American to play in a World Series
* Jackie Robinson - 1st year in MLB Baseball
* Game 1 (day of)


The front page has a two column heading: "Feud Looms as Bums, Yanks Meet in First World Series Contest" with subhead and photo. More pre-game coverage with photos in the sport's section.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning a little wear at the margins, small piece torn away at the bottom, left corner, generally good.

Category: The 20th Century