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Outstanding original-period baseball newspaper clipping dated Monday, August 28, 1933, featuring an illustrated baseball story prominently depicting and discussing Babe Ruth.
The clipping appears to originate from The Bayonne Times and features a large period illustration centered on pitcher Wes Ferrell, with Babe Ruth pictured at left. The accompanying artwork specifically discusses Ruth\'s beginnings as a pitcher and compares his career transition with Ferrell\'s success on the mound.
The illustration includes the period caption:
“Babe Ruth started out as a pitcher and was probably Ferrell\'s equal on the mound.”
Dating from the final years of Ruth\'s legendary playing career, this is an authentic piece of 1933 baseball ephemera with excellent visual appeal.
Details:
- Original vintage newspaper clipping
- Dated Monday, August 28, 1933
- Babe Ruth pictured and discussed
- New York Yankees era
- Wes Ferrell featured prominently
- Period baseball illustration
- Approximately 93 years old
- Original newspaper material — not a modern reproduction
- Protective display/storage case included
Condition: This is an original 1933 newspaper clipping and shows substantial age and condition wear. The clipping is incomplete and irregularly cut/torn, with significant portions of the original newspaper page missing. It also exhibits age toning, edge tears, folds/creases and general handling wear consistent with old newspaper material.
Despite the condition issues, the central baseball illustration remains highly attractive and clearly displays Babe Ruth, Wes Ferrell and the accompanying period text.
The clipping will remain inside the pictured protective case and will be packed carefully with rigid protection for shipment.
Please examine all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description. You will receive the exact original 1933 newspaper clipping and protective case pictured.
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