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tedzan 11-25-2015 04:12 PM

May 25, 1935....a great day for Babe Ruth and Jesse Owens
 
Newspaper headlines of Babe Ruth's "swan song" at Forbes Field. The Babe batted 4-for-4 that day with his final HR (#714) a tremendous drive
which cleared the RF roof of Forbes Field (first time anyone ever achieved that).

And, Jesse Owens breaking more records in preparation for the 1936 Olympics.



http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...rbesfldx75.jpg



How's about posting some more newspaper clippings of great events in Baseball.



TED Z
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Peter_Spaeth 11-25-2015 07:05 PM

Ted I think you previously posted the whole article, I remember distinctly they kept referring to Ruth as "the Great Man."

tedzan 11-26-2015 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth (Post 1476235)
Ted I think you previously posted the whole article, I remember distinctly they kept referring to Ruth as "the Great Man."


Your thinking is correct, I did post this same news clipping (in it's entirety) several years ago.

I re-posted this item here in order to encourage the posting of more newspaper clippings of some of the great events (circa 19th Century - modern times) in BB.

So far, it appears that there isn't any interest in posting such stuff.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Peter.


TED Z
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rats60 11-26-2015 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedzan (Post 1476154)

And, Jesse Owens breaking more records in preparation for the 1936 Olympics.



http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...rbesfldx75.jpg







TED Z
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That is an understatement. In 45 minutes he set 3 world records (actually 5 as 2 of his races counted for both 220 yds and 200 m) and tied a 4th, although most times had him breaking the 100 yd dash record. In my opinion, the greatest accomplishment in sports history.


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