European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 01, 1948, Darmstadt, Hesse So a it tf1, to / was to Cap flying Yankees Joe Dimaggio slides safely into third base during the High scoring first inning. Of Washington game. Gag swing was taken by Bing Crosby part owner of the Pittsburgh pirates before his team s initial game against the reds at Cincinnati. A heal thing resulted in first Yankee Homer of 1948 season hit by Tom Henrich right. Teammate Stirnweiss greets him As he crosses the plate. Wekkend. Mat i ims stands were Lively with celebrities. Babe Ruth prosperous looking but in poor health watched the game at new York s Polo grounds. Bench was abandoned in favor of Washington Ball Park by Federal judge1 t. Alan Goldsborough after his conviction of John l. Lewis. 9
