Just another indication of his popularity with the public. He is a ball player, not an actor, no stage act and yet he is paid the highest sum ever for any individual stage act including the biggest show business stars in that time.
He has no act, just stand on stage and be Babe Ruth. His first appearance on the West coast he is a hit, comes on stage and they stand and cheer for 5 minutes.
After one show, "he is arrested and booked," released after posting bond for violating the Child Labor Law.
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