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CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1929

* Babe Ruth & Claire Hodgson marry (1st report)
* New York Yankees star

This 24 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "Meet Mr. and Mrs. Babe Ruth" with some text.

Also a nice banner headline on page 10 that reads: "Babe Ruth Married to Former Actress in Dawn Ceremony in New York City" with subheads.

This tells of the wedding of Babe Ruth and Claire Hodgson on what was supposed to be the…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 31, 1930 

* Babe Ruth adopts two daughters 
* Dorothy Helen Ruth Pirone & Julia Hodgson 
* Frank Nitti arrested - Al 'Scarface' Capone

The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Monarch of Swat Adopts Two Princesses" with subheads. 1st report coverage on baseball idol Babe Ruth adopting two daughters, Julia and Dorothy.

Also on the front page are one column headings that include: "NITTI, CAPONE AID, ARRESTED ON TAX COUNT" and more…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1925 

* Babe Ruth returns to the team (photo) 
* New York Yankees 

This 12 page newspaper has a one column photo of Babe Ruth with caption: "Babe Ruth Back in Old Uniform" with text underneath. (see)

Photo was taken shortly after his release for the hospital.

News of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: During spring training in 1925, Ruth fell ill, and…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1939 

* Babe Ruth wins golf tournament 
* Apawamis Club - Rye, New York

The sport's section (page 35) has a seven column headline: "Babe Ruth's Double Victory Helps Long Island Capture Golf Tourney" with subheads that include: "Babe Ruth's Double Victory Helps Long Island Capture Golf Tourney" "Long Island, With 28 Points, Wins Triangular Tourney--Westchester Third", "Ruth Fills Star's Role" and more with related photo. First report coverage on Babe Ruth…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 21, 1922 

* Babe Ruth suspended 
* Arguing with umpire (cursing) 
* Ban Johnson 

Page 13 has one column headings: "UMPIRE DINEEN AND BABE RUTH IN NEAR FIGHT" and "Clash Narrowly Averted as Home-Run King Starts Row After Being Suspended"

1st report coverage on Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with the umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or be suspended for the whole Summer. Also another article relating to Ruth inside.

Other…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1929 

* Yankees Babe Ruth 
* re. death of wife in fire 

The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "DAUGHTER WILLED ESTATE OF MRS. BABE RUTH" with a subheads & small photo of Babe Ruth. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

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…

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 7, 1930

* Babe Ruth nearing the end of his career
* New York Yankees contract disagreement

This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 22:
"BABE RUTH REJECTS YANKS OFFER OF $85,000 FOR ONE SEASON" with subheads and photo of Ruth (see photos).

Tells of Babe Ruth dealing with his new contract extension. He would agree with Yankee management the following day.

Other news of the day including various advertising. Light browning…

THE COURIER-JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, June 17, 1918  

* Early Babe Ruth w/ Boston Red Sox

Nice banner headline on World War I: "AUSTRIANS HELD AT NEARLY EVERY POINT; CROSS THE PIAVE BUT ARE HARD PRESSED"  with related subheads. 
But perhaps the best content is the nice report on Babe Ruth on the sports page with a full-figure photo of him headed: "Umpire Says That Babe Ruth Is The Hardest Hitter In Game" with a great article as well, mentioning in part: "...a new & bright star has risen to…

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932 

* Babe Ruth's called shot (first report)
* New York Yankees World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field
* Best title to be had - very rare

This could well be the most desired newspaper in baseball history. This edition reports the famous Babe Ruth "called shot" home run in the 1932 World Series.
As a bit of background, the following is on the Baseball Hall of Fame website:

(4) THE BALTIMORE NEWS, Maryland, a set of four issues dated January 14, 15, and 2 different editions of 17, 1929. 
The front page heads on each: 14th: "DENTIST Gives Up In Death of MRS. RUTH" as Babe's wife burned to death in a fire at his house; 15th: "2D AUTOPSY ON MRS. RUTH" with a photo of her & their daughter, Dorothy: 17th: "MRS. RUTH'S FUNERAL TODAY" "Mrs. Ruth's Funeral To Be Held Today, Probe Continues" with a large photo headed: "Widow in Ruth Tangle", the suspected mistress of the…

THE WORLD, New York City, September 5, 1925 
 
* Babe Ruth suspension 
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball 

This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Yankees Meet Athletics Today Without Babe Ruth" with subhead. (see) Nice to have in a NYC paper.

Also Babe Ruth's personal column.

Other news of the day with much on the recent USS Shenandoah airship disaster. Some browning and little wear around the margins, otherwise good.

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Detroit Free Press, Jan. 26, 1936

* Unusual baseball icon Babe Ruth photo
* Thomasville, Georgia quail hunting trip

Page 5 of this section has a one column photo showing Babe Ruth with heading: "Babe Bags 'Em" with brief text. (see images) 
Complete sport's section only with 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

history notes: In 1936, Babe Ruth is believed to have visited Thomasville, Georgia—then a premier destination for…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 5, 1929

* Harry Herbert Frazee death
* Boston Red Sox baseball fame
* Sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees

The front page has a one column heading: "HARRY H. FRAZEE, FORMER OWNER OF RED SOX, DIES" with subhead. (see images)  He was best known for selling Babe Ruth to the Yankees thus starting the Curse of the Bambino.
Complete in 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Background: Harry Herbert Frazee (1885–1929) was an…

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25, 1919  

* Babe Ruth w/ Boston Red Sox
* Early home run HR record 
* 1st MLB Baseball power hitter ?

Near the top of the 2nd section (page 9) is a report headed: "Ruth's New Record" noting in part: "Babe Ruth made back numbers of all official and unofficial records yesterday afternoon when he knocked his 28th home run. It was a terrific drive..." with more.
Sixteen pages, irregular & partially loose at the spine, some margin wear and tears,…

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY  (Sunday) of the New York Times, February 3, 1929

* Babe Ruth playing golf photo
* New York Yankees spring training
* St. Petersburg, Florida

Page 6 of this section only has a rare photo showing Babe Ruth playing golf in Florida with text that reads: "Babe Ruth Starting His Spring Training on the Links at St. Petersburg, Fla." (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, rag edition, irregular along the spine, otherwise in…

NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only - 16 pages), New York City, New York, January 13, 1929

It is loaded with photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion and much more.  Page four is a photo titled: "An Early Start To Get Into Condition For The New Season: Babe Ruth".

Unusual to see Babe Ruth working out as he was better known as someone who was prone to over-eating and drinking (beer).

This rotogravure section is in great condition.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 26, 1922

* Babe Ruth & Ban Johnson
* Fight with umpire & fan... Suspended from baseball

The front page has two column headlines that include: "Demon in Babe Ruth Breaks Out in Force" and more. 1st report coverage on New York Yankees star, Babe Ruth, loosing his cool. More in the sport's section.

Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day are found throughout. Complete in 20 pages, this issue has light browning, and a little margin…

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, September 10, 1932

* Babe Ruth has appendicitis ?
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball

The front page has a three column headline: "BABE RUTH FACES OPERATIONS" with subheads that include: "Bam's Appendicitis Worse, Doctor Says" and more. (see) Was this the start of Babe Ruth's failing health ? Nice to have in this NYC paper.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice

NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, February 12, 1928

* Unusual Babe Ruth photo
* Boxing as part of his training

The back page of this section has a unusual photo showing Babe Ruth sparring as part of his training for the upcoming season. Also an article headed: "Ruth Anticipates His Greatest Year" with subheads. (see) This was when Babe Ruth was at his prime in his career.
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, a little irregular along the…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 10, 1930 

* Babe Ruth signs contract 
* New York Yankees 
* Major league baseball 

Page 8 has one column headings: "BABE RUTH SIGNS UP AT $80,000 TODAY", "Yankee Slugger Looks Good For Several Years More of 'Big Business'" and "Is Beginning To Slow Up". See photos for 1st report coverage on Babe Ruth signing another contract with the New York Yankees.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 20 pages,…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass. Aug. 10, 1925

* Yankee Stadium showcases youngsters
* Babe Ruth photo with child player

The sport's section (page 8) has a two column photo showing Babe Ruth with a youngster and heading: "Passing the Tip Along" with text underneath. Reports that their was a baseball game for kids at Yankee Stadium prior to the Yankees & Tigers match-up. Miller Huggins and Ty Cobb were the coaches for this event. I tried finding something online regarding this event and…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg Sentinel, Massachusetts, June 2, 1925

* Babe Ruth returns to the lineup
* New York Yankees
* Back from ulcer surgery ?

This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Babe Ruth,Back In Game; Fails At Home Run..." See photo for text on Babe Ruth's comeback after months recovering from surgery.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 4, 1929

* Babe Ruth gymnasium workout
* New York Yankee to unfit to play ?
* Major league baseball off-season

The sport's section (page 16) has a rare article re. Babe Ruth working out in a gym with a two column heading: "Ruth Starts Workouts in Gymnasium; Weighs 2341/2 but Seems in Fine Form" with subhead. (see) Such reports are probably only found in New York City papers.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 18, 1934

* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
* Bases on balls - walks (2,000th)

This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22:

* YANKEES SWAMPED BY INDIANS 13 TO 5
* 2000TH WALK TO RUTH

and more. Tells of Babe Ruth's 2,000th base on balls which was another milestone by the great Yankee. Great to have in this title.

Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 18, 1929

* Babe Ruth & Claire Hodgson marry (1st report)
* New York Yankees opening day (rained out)
* MLB baseball

Page 31 has one column headings that include: "BABE RUTH MARRIED AS HUNDRED LOOK ON" "Early Morning Worshipers and Handful of Youngsters See Him Wed Mrs. Hodgson" and more with smaller subheads. First report coverage on the wedding of Babe Ruth and Claire Hodgson on what was supposed to be the opening day of the 1929 baseball season at…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1948 

* Babe Ruth close to death w/ photo 
* New York Yankees - MLB 

The fottom half of the front page has a two line, two column head: "Babe Ruth's Condition Now Termed 'Critical' " plus a nice one column, full-figure photo of "Babe Ruth" (see).

The complete  24 page issue in good condition.

THE WORLD, New York, NY, May 26, 1922

* Babe Ruth
* George Herman Ruth
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspended from baseball

This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Ruth Flings Dust On Umpire, Leaps in Stand After Jeerer" with subhead: "Big Hitter in Danger of Another Suspension or Fine..."

Nice to have in this New York City title.

Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with little margin wear but no text loss, otherwise good. Should be handled with…

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 25, 1934

* Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "TIGERS CLINCH FLAG AS YANKS BOW TO BOSOX" with subhead and box scores (see) Ext includes: "Babe Ruth, making his last appearance of the year at the stadium and probably his last as a regular..." First report coverage on Babe Ruth's last MLB baseball game played at Yankee Stadium, the house…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Aug. 19, 1948  

* Babe Ruth funeral services
* St. Patrick's Cathedral - NYC

The front page has most of a column with heads: "FUNERAL FOR BABE RUTH IS HELD IN N.Y." "Great King of Swat Is Laid to Rest" "Thousands Of People Are Present For the Services".
Complete in 16 pages, very nice, clean condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1920

* Babe Ruth breaks his home run record (season)
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Best title to be had ?

The sport's section (page 6) has a one column heading: "BABE SETS RECORD, THEN ADDS ANOTHER" with subheads that include: "Super-Slugger Hits Twice for Circuit While Yanks Split with White Sox" and more with smaller subheads and box scores. First report coverage on Babe Ruth breaking the single season home run record that was also held by him.…

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1934 

* Babe Ruth's last home run as a Yankee 
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
* Best title to be had ?

Page 3 of the sport's section reports on Babe Ruth's last home run as a Yankee: "YANKEES LOSE, 8-5, THEN TRIUMPH, 9-6", "Ruth Wallops 22d Homer and Drives in Three Runs in Opener at Washington", "Gets Unique Honor Today" and more.
This was Babe Ruth's 659th and final home run wearing the Yankee pinstripes. He had 49 homers with the Red Sox prior…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1932

* George Herman Ruth
* Babe Ruth refuses salary offer from the New York Yankees
* Colonel Ruppert

This 20 page newspaper a nice banner headline on page 8: "'Babe' Ruth Turns Down Baseball Contract for $70,000" with subheads (see photos). Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1974

* Hank Aaron home run #714 (1st report)
* Ties Babe Ruth's record
* Atlanta Braves - MLB

Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Aaron Ties Babe Ruth With 714th Homer" with subhead and nice photo.  Much more in the sport's section with more photos. First report coverage on Hank Aaron tying Babe Ruth for the most career home runs by a MLB player.
Complete with 64 pages, light toning along the central fold, nice condition.

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 15, 1920

* Babe Ruth makes his Yankees debut
* MLB - Major League Baseball

The top of page 9 has a brief & inconspicuous mention of the game in which Babe Ruth made his first appearance as a New York Yankee, it being an inauspicious beginning with the top of the column reading: "Babe Ruth, the $150,00 wonder muffed a fly and the lowly Athletics beat the Yankees, 3 to 1" with scores and standings after opening day for the 1920 season.
Complete in…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 14, 1932

* George Herman Ruth
* Babe Ruth refuses salary offer from the New York Yankees
* Colonel Ruppert

This 10 page newspaper a two column headline on the front page: "BABE RUTH TURNS DOWN CUT IN SALARY TO $70,000 A YEAR" with subhead: "Sends Back Contract Unsigned--Resents Reduction in Pay" Nice to have this on the front page as it usually appears in the sport's section in most publications.

Other news, sports, and…

FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 8, 1921

* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* Babe Ruth not playing ?

This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "RUTH OUT OF TODAY'S GAME" with subheads that include: "Sultan of Swat Carries Abscessed Arm In Sling" and more with lineup. more in the sport's section with reporting from the game the day before with related photos.

Rare to see such a nice front page headline like this. Other news of the day…

NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1948  

* Babe Ruth death - Yankee Stadium viewing
* Best publication to be had ? (rare as such)

The front page has a two column heading: "77,000 File by Ruth's Bier; Cardinal to Preside at Mass" Ruth died just three days prior. Great to have this report in a New York newspaper.
Complete in 44 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on high-quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. Great condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1932

* Babe Ruth diagnosed with appendicitis
* New York Yankees baseball

The sport's section (page 23) has a two column photo with heading: "Babe Ruth And Wife Upon Arrival Here" Also a one column heading: "RUTH ARRIVES HOME; IS ORDERED TO REST" with subheads. (see) This was a few weeks prior to his famous "called shot" in game 3 of the 1932 World Series.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages, light toning at the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1922 

* Babe Ruth suspended
* Arguing with umpire (cursing)
* Ban Johnson
* Best title to be had ?

The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "JOHNSON SUSPENDS RUTH FOR 3 DAYS" with subheads. (see) This was the result of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or be suspended for the entire summer. Another article relating to Ruth inside. Great to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 13, 1948 

* Babe Ruth on his death bed ?
* New York Yankees baseball icon

The front page has a two line, two column heading on the front page: "Babe Ruth's Condition Improves; Well-Wishers' Messages Pour In". Inside photo shows several coaches and players from the Boston Red Sox reading the Babe Ruth article in their hotel after their game with the New York Yankees was cancelled. He would die a few days later.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in…

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 21, 1954  Inside has a great, full page article on Willie Mays with a banner headline: "Hall of Fame? Willie Would Take World Series" with subheads: "I Won't Think About Babe Ruth's Home Run Record" "Even Experts Suprised by '1st Place Kid' " Leo Said He'd Be Satisfied If Mays Bettered .280 and Socked 25 Homers" and more.
The large print of him is headed: "People's Choice at Polo Grounds".
During this season there was some expectation of Mays breaking…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1942

* Babe Ruth near death?
* New York Yankees

This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines  on page 21: "Babe Ruth Critically Ill on Coast, Shows Gain in Pneumonia Jacket", "Rushed to Hollywood Hospital After Long Chills, He Responds to Pulmonary Aid--Doctor Delays the Diagnosis". See photos for text here. Not much was found on this on the internet. Ironic he would die from pneumonia about 6 years later. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.

Other…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1946

* Babe Ruth visits Mexico City

The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "BABE RUTH HAILED BY 15,000 MEXICANS" with subheads. Ruth made a public appearance at a baseball game in Mexico City. See images for text.  Ruth would pass away a little more than 2 years later.
Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in great condition.

THE WORLD, New York City, August 31, 1925

* Babe Ruth suspended and fined
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball

This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Ruth Accuses Huggins Of Making Him 'Goat'" with subhead: "Babe Says Manager IS Trying to Shift Blame on Him for Season's Debacle" and smaller subheads (see images).

This tells of Babe Ruth's suspension due to being late for batting practice after a night on the town. Was he hungover ? Great to have in this NYC…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1932

* Babe Ruth hurts leg
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball

The sport's section (page 22) has a four column headline: "Ruth Sustains Injury to Leg as Yankees Win" with subheads and photo of Ruth. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially in a Babe Ruth report.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1929 

* Babe Ruth 
* Death of wife in fire 

This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BABE RUTH MOURNS TRAGIC DEATH OF HIS FORMER WIFE" with subhead (see photos).

Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 5, 1934

* Babe Ruth all-stars play in japan

The Sports Section (page 15) has one column headings: "JAPANESE FANS IDOLIZE RUTH" "Babe Impressed by Orderliness of Crowd at Game in Tokio" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1925

* Babe Ruth hospital release (1st report)
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "RUTH IS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL" "Practices With Yankees but Will Not Go to Philadelphia With Team Friday" 1st report coverage on Babe Ruth's release from the hospital after 5 weeks for so-called ulcer surgery. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some margin…