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Telegram Announcing Babe Ruth's Death

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Telegram Announcing Babe Ruth's Death
<B>Telegram Announcing Babe Ruth's Death.</B></I> One page. 8" x 5.75". Dated August 16, 1948. From "G. M. R." to the editor of the Chicago Tribune. Printed form from Mackay Radio Commercial Cables with autograph text in pencil. It reads: "<I>George Herman - Babe- Ruth died today in New York City. Age 53. More to follow G.M.R.</B></I>". The telegram has been mounted in a recent configuration of rather simple design. Fine.<BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)