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SPALDING'S OFFICAL BASE BALL RECORD 1917

American Sports Publishing Company: NY, 1917. Paperback. Very Good. Item #22-0791

Illus., 6.5 x 5", pict stapled wraps, (427)pp plus ads. Covers worn, chipped, soiled, front cover splitting along spine, contents toned, creased corners, minor chipping, last page torn at staples else good. This record is divided into three sections: "Major and Minor League Records of 1916", "Important Records Of The Previous Years" and "Collegiate Base Ball Records". Of interest is a page showing the Boston Red Sox's pitchers for the 1916 World Series, featured in the center is a very young Babe Ruth (24 years old). Ruth made his Major League debut with the Boston Red Sox on July 11, 1914. The Red Sox defeated the Brooklyn Robins in four games to win the World Series on October 11. Less than six months later the United States would enter WWI on April 4th. SCARCE.

Price: $50.00