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Babe Ruth's funeral draws 75,000...
Babe Ruth's funeral draws 75,000...
Item # 704816
August 20, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 20, 1948
* Babe Ruth funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral
* Best publication to be had ? (rare as such)
Near the bottom of the front page is a 2 column heading; "75,000 Go to Babe Ruth's Funeral And Stand in Rain Along Fifth Ave." Most of the article carries over to page 11, where also are two photos headed: "All Walks Of Life Join In Final Tribute To Babe Ruth". Als an article: "Council Asked to Rename River Ave. for Babe Ruth".
Complete in 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high-quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. Great condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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