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 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.
