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Letter from Babe Ruth to Kenesaw Landis, 1924 May 27
Letter from Babe Ruth to Kenesaw Landis
Letter from Babe Ruth to Kenesaw Landis, 1924 May 27
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Letter from Babe Ruth to Kenesaw Landis

Date1924 May 07
DescriptionA typed letter from Babe Ruth to Commissioner Landis acknowledging that he has made a few small bets at the races but promises to stop the behavior. The letter and accompanying envelope (not shown) are typed on The Raleigh letterhead and dated May 27, 1924.
Object numberBL-2008-00439-332
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)
Collection NumberBA MSS 057 Papers Related to Babe Ruth
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