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Scorecard for game between the Colorado Springs Orioles and Pueblo Peppers at Sportsman's Park, Colorado Springs, on July 4, 1940, two pages, 8 x 10.5, signed on the back cover in pencil, "Babe Ruth.". In very good to fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, scattered small stains, and trimming to one corner; a few of the innings boxes inside have bene lightly filled out in pencil. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
Ruth was honored with 'Babe Ruth Day' at Sportsman's Park in Colorado Springs on July 4, 1940, receiving keys to the city in a pre-game ceremony along with moving introduction from a representative of the Myron Stratton Home, a local orphanage. Ruth proceeded to thrill the crowd with a batting demonstration, then happily signed autographs for the mob of adoring fans. Days later, he famously launched a ball over the top of the uppermost of Colorado Springs' famed Seven Falls.
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