Lot 309. Babe Ruth Newspaper Pages with Salary Information, “Illustrated Current News” Posters. Ruth is pictured on two “Atlanta Constitution” pages, one from 1932 and the other, from 1934. On a page from Jan. 15, 1932, Ruth is said to be “indignant” because the Yankees offered him only $70,000 for the upcoming season. That was $10,000 less than what he made in 1931, when he hit only 46 home runs and batted .373. By 1934, Ruth has agreed to have his salary cut from $52,000 in 1933 to $35,000. The 1934 paper has a 6” x 6.5” picture of Ruth. It has a tear at the top; otherwise, the newspapers are vg+ to ex. The 12.5” x 19” “Illustrated Current News” posters are from 1947 and 1948. In the earlier poster, Ruth is shown leaving a hospital, where he spent three months recovering from cancer surgery; a nurse accompanies him. In the later poster, Ruth is at the Giants-Dodgers opening game at the Polo Grounds. This poster also shows President Truman throwing out the first ball at the Senators-Yankees game and Connie Mack and Joe McCarthy at the opening Athletics-Red Sox game. Both posters have vertical folds. Otherwise, the 1947 poster is vg-ex, and the 1948, vg with border stains or tears.
Minimum Bid $75.
Lot 311. 1968 “Illustrated Current News” with Mickey Mantle Signing His Final Contract. The 12.5” x 19” b&w photo composite shows Mantle with New York Yankees general manager Lee McPhail and president Mike Burke. Dated March 4, 1968, the photo has the two usual folds and otherwise is ex. The contract was Mantle’s sixth for $100,000. He retired after the 1968 season…
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 348. 1946 Press Association Photo of Pittsburgh Pirates’ Manager Frankie Frisch. The July 26 photo shows Frisch arguing with umpire George Magerkurth in a game the day before with the Phillies at Shibe Park. After the Pirates booed a call by Magerkurth, the umpired cleared the Pittsburgh dugout of all players not in the lineup. The 7” x 9” photo has an undated caption attached to the back. Pin holes in the upper corners; otherwise, ex.
Winning Bid $30.
Lot 359. Babe Ruth 11”x14” Limited Edition Silver Gelatin 1915 Boston Red Sox Image. This museum-quality photo, numbered 337, was hand-printed on acid-free paper from the original glass negative. Ruth won 18 games in 1915 for the Red Sox and batted .315 in the process. The season also included his first major league home run. The photo comes with its “Baseball Antiquities” certificate and is housed in its original book-like folder.
Winning Bid $55.
Lot 361. Late 1920s or 1930 Wire Photo of Cubs President Bill Veeck Sr. and Manager Joe McCarthy. Veeck served as president of the Chicago Cubs from 1919 until his death in 1933, and McCarthy managed the team from 1926-30. McCarthy’s success as a manager earned him a place in the Hall of Fame in 1957. The 6.5” x 8.5” original photo from Pacific & Atlantic Photos is vg with the lower right corner chipped.
Minimum Bid $10.
Lot 362. 1931 Photograph of Babe Ruth and Boxers Tony Canzoneri and Kid Berg. Issued by the Elliott Service Co., this composite differs from “Illustrated Current News” issues by being an actual glossy photo. Measuring 11” x 14”, it shows Ruth leaving a Boston hospital and Tony Canzoneri knocking out Jack (Kid) Berg in the third round of their April 24, 1931 bout for the lightweight and light welterweight titles. Technically vg, displays better.
Minimum Bid $20.
Lot 363. Original 1937 Sepia Acme Newspictures Wire Photo of Bill Terry and Travis Jackson. In the 7” x 9” photo, Terry, the New York Giants’ manager, congratulates Jackson for being appointed manager of the Jersey City Giants. Terry and Jackson are both in the Hall of Fame as players. Terry was inducted in 1954, and Jackson, in 1982. The photo has creases in each corner. Vg to vg-ex with a clean central image area.
Minimum Bid $10.
Lot 364. George Burke 8” x 9.75” Photo of the 1940 Chicago White Sox. Based in Chicago, Burke was one of baseball’s leading photographers. Ted Lyons, Luke Appling, Al Schacht, Monty Stratton, Muddy Ruel and Mule Haas are among the players and coaches pictured. The 1940 team finished in fourth place in the A.L. with an 82-72 record. Ex appearance with a crease in the upper left corner and along the left border.
Winning Bid $20.
Lot 365. 1946 “Illustrated Current News” Poster Featuring Babe Ruth and Joe Louis. In this 12.5” x 19” news poster, the baseball and boxing greats discuss politics with New York Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, who was preparing for his re-election campaign against challenger Sen. James M. Mead. Louis was the heavyweight champion in 1946. The poster is folded vertically and otherwise ex.
Winning Bid $25.
Lot 366. Ted Williams, Joe Cronin and Eddie Collins in a 1946 “Illustrated Current” News Poster. The three Hall of Fame players pose in this 12.5” x 19” news poster to discuss Williams’ contract for 1947, estimated at $60,000-75,000. Collins was the Boston’s general manager, and Cronin, the manager. Vg to vg-ex poster folded vertically.
Winning Bid $20.
Lot 367. 1948 Acme Wire Photo of Bill Veeck and Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler. The original 6” x 8” photo shows the baseball executives talking at the April 17 dinner of the Cleveland Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association. Veeck apparently was honored as baseball’s “Man of the Year.” The photo has corner creases. The image area is free of creases, with impressions from writing on the back showing slightly.
Winning Bid $10.
Lot 369. Billy Martin and Vic Raschi in a 1952 World Series Original Wire Photo from UPI. In this Oct. 2 United Press 7” x 9” photo, Raschi pinches Martin’s cheek after the New York Yankees’ 7-1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 2. Raschi pitched a three-hitter, and Martin contributed a three-run homer. The photo has corner creases and another crease in the upper right. The images of Martin and Raschi show a couple of inconsequential creases, and the photo is sharp. The caption is included.
Winning Bid $15.
