Vintage Babe Ruth (125) & Lou Gehrig (40) Louisville Slugger Baseball Bats

  

Both found in the Elmira, New York area. Oct 18, 1928 Ruth and Gehrig played in Elmira as part of the Post World Series Barn Storming Tour. Elmira news article on Elmira's history follows below. There is no way to determine whether these bats were left in this area as part of this tour. Elmira History: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig visit Elmira. (Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO). 17, 1928, Albert Ottinger, New York State attorney general and Republican candidate for governor, spoke to supporters at a packed Colonial Theater in Elmira. Two days later, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Democratic candidate for governor, appeared before a huge crowd at Wisner Park. Ruth batted 625 with three homers and Gehrig drove in as many runs as the Cardinals did in the whole series. The Elmira Advertiser headline read, Bambino Thrills Great Crowd. Schools were closed early so the students could see the Babe and Lou in action. The Yankee teammates would be managing and playing on opposing teams. The game would pit the Patch I. (Bustin Babes) against the Eclipse Machine Co. Local players Mel Kerr, Al Todd and Leo Casey among others would fill out the teams. More than 4,000 were expected at Dunn Field with 2,000 children being admitted free as guests of the promoter Myles G. It was reported that crippled children will be taken to the park in cars provided by Mr.

Following the game the promoter and the Babe were scheduled to visit the Rotary Reconstruction Home for Crippled Children to greet the inmates who were unable to make the game. This home was founded by the Rotary, located at 563 Maple Ave. The former home of Colonel Robinson.

It operated from 1923-37 and cared for more than 350 paralysis victims. There was great anticipation about the game. Would he or wouldnt he was the question. Sports reporter Glenn Sherwood wrote, it has been said that no player living could clout a ball over the centerfield fence at the local park.

Ruth said it was, one of the longest drives I ever made. Following the game Ruth and Gehrig signed baseballs, which were hurled across the diamond for their youthful admirers to retrieve. Sherwood wrote about a special event after the game.

As the Babe and Gehrig were driving from Dunn Field to their hotel, Ruth suddenly remembered that he hadnt visited the orphans home (located on Franklin Street where the Marion Center is now). So he instructed the taxi driver to take him there as quickly as possible. As Babe walked into the hall he was met by a group of delighted kiddies who recognized him instantly. Shrieks of delight greeted his appearance and the great star gathered the children around him and talked to them for almost half an hour. Ruth had appeared in Elmira in 1923 after the Yankees had won their first World Series. Five thousand fans were hoping to see a repeat of the 1928 homer. Im willing, he boomed at the Mark Twain Hotel. At the ballpark the fans cheered lustily reported the paper, when the Babe turned to the stands after his first few swings in batting practice failed to deliver a fence clearing wallop. Im not warmed up yet he shouted and grinned while the fans went into a frenzy of applause and shouts Come on, bust one Babe. It was not to be. The Pioneers beat the Dodgers 3-2. James Hare is a former history teacher and mayor of the City of Elmira. His history pieces appear here as part of the citys 150th anniversary celebration. By James Hare, CorrespondentPublished 12:00 a. The item "Vintage Babe Ruth (125) & Lou Gehrig (40) Louisville Slugger Baseball Bats" is in sale since Saturday, December 15, 2018. This item is in the category "Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop\Vintage Sports Memorabilia\Bats". The seller is "tindoor7" and is located in Campbell, New York.

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• Player: Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig
• Team: Louisville Bats
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