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Planning for Lou Gehrig Day...
Planning for Lou Gehrig Day...
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June 23, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 23, 1939 Inside has a somewhat inconspicuous yet notable report with a column head: "Yanks And Lou's Other Friends Plan Gehrig Day". It notes in part: "...Turning up at Yankee stadium as usual this afternoon, after receiving his first treatment for a disease diagnosed as a form of chronic infantile paralysis, Gehrig was given a bundle of telegraph...sympathy of fans...would hold a 'Lou Gehrig Day' soon. Plans for a game honoring Gehrig are now being worked out..." with more.
The complete issue, small binding holes at the blank spine, this is the "rag edition" printed on high-quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings, great condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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