Babe Ruth Emerges as New Star in Baseball's Spread
United Press reports Babe Ruth, a rising force for the New York Yankees, may succeed Ty Cobb as baseball’s top star. Ruth has shown exceptional hitting feats, baserunning speed, and fielding skill, with a career highlighted by a 420 batting average in 1912 and 768 stolen bases across 14 seasons, challenging Cobb’s long dominance.
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Ruth Seen as All Around Star Not Just Home Run King
New York fans view Babe Ruth as the ideal all around player not merely a homer hitter. The piece notes Ruth as a potential top southpaw pitcher and highlights his fielding baserunning and batting, predicting 40 to 50 homers this season while remaining a constant threat on the bases. It cites past feats and compares him to Cobb as a drawing card.
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