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August 17, 1948
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, August 17, 1948
* Death of Babe Ruth (1st report)
* New York Yankees
A banner headline above the masthead reads: "Babe Ruth Loses Fight Against Painful Throat Cancer" with a subhead: "Baseball Idol Dies In Sleep" and two related front page photos, one showing Mrs. Ruth leaving the hospital (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete, 10 page issue, minor margin wear but otherwise in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century