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bigfanNY 05-10-2022 10:05 PM

1934 Washington Times Babe Ruth Insert
 
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Hello I purchased this 7 or so years ago. It was listed as a scorecard insert from Babes final game in 1934. I have seen a couple since then with different descriptions. Anyone here have anything definite on source? My guess is as a Newspaper related insert it would be cataloged an "M" issue.
The reason I ask is because I had pulled it out a few days ago and it was next to a Senators scorecard and I noticed it was slightly larger than a scorecard. So I thought I would ask for help.
Appreciate any help
Jonathan

mrreality68 05-11-2022 05:14 AM

cool looking piece

chalupacollects 05-11-2022 06:44 AM

No ghostwriters! boy times have changed...

Jobu 05-11-2022 10:49 AM

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I think this is an insert from a scorecard, hence the confusion:

http://march07.hugginsandscott.com/c...id=4072&catid=

It may also have been used in other ways, like with a testimonial brochure:

https://www.huntauctions.com/live/im...=335&lot_qual=

I have the photo they used for this too:

bigfanNY 05-11-2022 01:23 PM

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Bryon very nice photo. I did a bit of research although I did not see the item Hunt Auctions. It would be interesting to see the interior of that one. Clearly the one I have could not have been issued in 1933 given the writup in the interior. A few writeups I have seen attribute it to a Giveaway at Ruths last game where the signed testimonial referanced was given to Ruth. But nothing concrete so far.
What surprised me most was I read newpaper accounts of the game and the crowd was estimated at around Five Thousand.which was twice as many people that showed up to Ruth's final game at Yankee Stadium the crowd for his final Yankee Home game was Under 2,500!!. His final game in Boston did bring out a sellout crowd of over 48k. But surprised to see such small crowds for the games in NY and Washington. In my head when I was told it was from his last game in 1934 I had just assumed it was a sellout and 40k plus were handed out.
Below is interior pages

Hankphenom 05-11-2022 07:48 PM

Wonderful piece.

ullmandds 12-10-2022 10:32 AM

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I'm thrilled to add one of these to my collection. I tend to believe the idea it was an insert...maybe with the program...on that last game in washington.

Leon 12-10-2022 10:34 AM

Very cool. Congrats!
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Originally Posted by ullmandds (Post 2292373)
I'm thrilled to add one of these to my collection. I tend to believe the idea it was an insert...maybe with the program...on that last game in washington.


EvilKing00 12-10-2022 04:43 PM

I have seen lots of ruths, never seen this one! Love it!

Exhibitman 12-10-2022 04:45 PM

I've seen it a few times but it is very cool. Nice pick!

jethrod3 12-15-2022 12:48 AM

I have the scorecard for the Babe's last game as a Yankee, but unfortunately the insert was not there when I'd acquired it.


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