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Aug. 17, 1948: Babe Ruth dies
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Death of Babe Ruth
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Death of Babe Ruth1948
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This Day in Yankees History: Babe Ruth Dies at Age 53- August 16
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On This Day Aug. 16: Babe Ruth dies of cancer
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1948 Babe Ruth Dies Boston Globe Newspaper. Baseball
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Death of Babe Ruth
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Death of Babe Ruth