Babe Ruth scrapbook volume 05 part 03, between 1924 and 1927

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Babe Ruth scrapbook volume 05 part 03

Datebetween 1924 and 1927

DescriptionThis book covers the years 1924 and 1927, with the emphasis on 1927. Most of the articles are centered on Babe Ruth and his barnstorming with Lou Gehrig (1927) however there are also some articles on his barnstorming with Walter Johnson (1924). There are many black and white photos of the Bustin' Babes and the Larrupin' Lou's. Many of the shots feature both players at publicity functions: Babe holding the egg-laying champion "Lady AMCO' of Norfolk; Ruth and Gehrig wearing Indian headdresses taken 10/19/1927. There are poster boards from the Auspices Anaheim Elks 1345 advertising the All-Star game between Walter Johnson and Ruth at Brea Bowl, Brea CA, and dated 10/31/1924 which display ticket prices and participating players.

Object numberBL-1956-00155-030

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Walsh, Christy

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Subject Gehrig, Lou, 1903-1941

Attributes

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA SCR 044 Babe Ruth scrapbooks

Dimensionsw x h x d: 23.25 x 25.5 x 1.4 in.

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