Chapter 03 · Documentary record

The Ruth paper trail.

Clippings gathered by Glenn place Ruth in youth and amateur baseball outside St. Mary’s from 1909 through 1913.

1909 Paper Sellers League clipping
July 1909“Holy Gee Ruth” listed at catcher in the Paper Sellers’ League.
January 1913 Bayonne clipping
January 1913G. Ruth appears among players called to a Bayonne Athletic Club meeting.
February 1913 Bayonne clipping
February 1913The club seeks strength at catcher and lists G. Ruth.
April 1913 Bayonne clippings
April 1913Reports describe Ruth catching, hitting, and scoring a winning run.
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