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Babe Ruth's baseball career shorten ?...
Babe Ruth's baseball career shorten ?...
Item # 718499
June 07, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 7, 1929
* Babe Ruth is sidelined with illness
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The front page has a one column heading: "RUTH VERY ILL, MAY BE OUT OF LINEUP A YEAR" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 64 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
AI notes: In June 1929, Babe Ruth fell ill with a gastrointestinal ailment that briefly sidelined him during the New York Yankees' season. Newspapers at the time reported that Ruth was suffering from stomach trouble and flu-like symptoms, which were believed to be the result of either a virus or something he had eaten. He missed several games while recovering, prompting concern among fans and the media, who closely followed the health of baseball’s biggest star. Despite the temporary setback, Ruth returned to the lineup with his usual force, continuing what would be another stellar season. His brief illness served as a reminder of his vulnerability amid his larger-than-life image, but it ultimately had little effect on his overall performance, as he ended the year with 46 home runs and a .345 batting average.
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