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Larry Doby becomes 1st Negro to hit a HR in World Series history...
Larry Doby becomes 1st Negro to hit a HR in World Series history...
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October 10, 1948
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., October 10, 1948
* Larry Doby becomes 1st African American
* Home run in World Series history
* Cleveland Indians vs. Boston Braves
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Braves Drop Fourth World Series Game, 2-1; will Fave Feller Today" with subhead, box scores and related photo. Much more in the sport's section with banner headline. (see images) First report coverage on game 4 of the World Series in which Larry Doby became the very 1st African American to hit a home run in the October classic.
Complete with all 40 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.
Category: The 20th Century
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