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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1948
Page
3
Raleigh Register reports widespread tributes to Babe Ruth after his death. Baseball leaders from Chandler to Frick laud his American story, courage, and impact on youth and the game.
The feature traces Babe Ruth’s early years in Baltimore, his Catholic schooling at St. Mary’s Industrial Home, and Brother Matthias influence. It recounts Ruth’s first baseball roles as a pitcher and catcher, his signing with a $600 annual contract in 1914, and his early path to the majors via a Providence stint before joining the Red Sox.
Retired New York Yankees president Ed Barrow recalls guiding Babe Ruth from pitcher to outfielder in 1918 with the Red Sox. He calls Ruth a natural, versatile player with baseball brains and says Ruth’s success was influenced by Barrow’s early coaching and his own lifelong praise for Ruth’s unmatched impact on the sport.
In a vivid account by Murray Hose, five thousand fans pack Yankee Stadium to witness Babe Ruth. The Babe showcases power with multiple balls into the stands and a deft defensive play, earning a deafening ovation as he returns to right field.
Jimmy Demaret defeats Otto Greiner in a playoff to capture the St Paul Open title. Demaret carded a four under par 68 while Greiner shot 70 after tying the 72-hole event with 273. The veteran Demaret proves his experience against the younger Baltimore pro.
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