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There's a Babe Ruth in training right now. Here in China.
It was once called the Park Avenue of the Bronx, a bustling thoroughfare modeled after Paris' Champs-Elysees. Babe Ruth once lived there, as have countless immigrants who made it one of their first stops in America. World-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind calls it "one of the great boulevards of the world."
The last time Yankee Stadium opened, Babe Ruth starred and the ballpark quickly became the house he built. Eighty-six years later, a new Yankee Stadium was ready to make its debut.
Barry Bonds trudged back to court to again plead his innocence. Hank Aaron dined alongside a former president on his 75th birthday.
Only one Supreme Court justice was at Chicago's Wrigley Field to see Babe Ruth supposedly point to the spot where he would hit a home run in the 1932 World Series.
Back in 1930, as the Great Depression started its long, tortuous reign, it was mentioned to New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth that he made more money than President Herbert Hoover.
Alex Rodriguez became the first player with 35 homers and 100 RBIs in 12 seasons — one more than Babe Ruth — and the New York Yankees slowed the Chicago White Sox's pursuit of the AL Central crown with a 5-1 victory Wednesday night.
Derek Jeter singled in the first inning Tuesday night, passing Babe Ruth for second place on the New York Yankees' career hits list.
Jackie Mitchell, the minor league pitcher facing Babe Ruth at a 1931 exhibition game was no ordinary ballplayer. She was a 17-year-old girl.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Roll Michael Jordan and Babe Ruth into one, throw in an Oxford education and a beautiful British aristocrat as an ex-wife and you get an idea of how big Imran Khan was as captain of Pakistan's world champion cricket team in 1992.
The 91-year-old daughter of Babe Ruth hopes the federal indictment of home run king Barry Bonds will allow people to focus on what's important: baseball.
How does El Hombre match up against the Sultan of Swat? This spring, Washington University scientists, at the request of GQ magazine, put Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols through a series of tests similar to those given to Babe Ruth 85 years ago — tests ranging from finger tapping to visual responses to bat speed.
Andruw Jones was 5-for-5 with two homers and matched his career high with six RBIs, helping the Atlanta Braves become the first team since the 1930 New York Yankees to score 10 or more runs in five straight games with a 14-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Now there's only Hank Aaron. Barry Bonds hit his 715th home run Sunday to slip past Babe Ruth and pull in right behind Aaron, whose long-standing record of 755 may prove even tougher to crack.
The agonizing wait is over for Barry Bonds. He and the Babe are even at 714. Bonds tied Babe Ruth for second place on the career home run list Saturday, ending a nine-game homerless stretch with a shot into the first deck of the elevated stands in right-center during San Francisco's 4-2, 10-inning victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Barry Bonds returns to the San Francisco lineup Tuesday night, one home run shy of tying Babe Ruth for second place on the career list when the Giants open a three-game series against former skipper Dusty Baker and the Chicago Cubs.
Barry Bonds has always shown a knack for hitting his most special home runs at home. Now, he will try to move past Babe Ruth in the sparkling waterfront ballpark he knows best. Bonds was not in the starting lineup for Monday night's makeup game against Houston, but the Giants have six more games left in this homestand.
Barry Bonds hit his 713th home run last night to move to within one of Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time list.
Barry Bonds hit his 712th career home run on Tuesday, leaving him two behind Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time list.
Barry Bonds might retire after this season. Or, maybe not. The San Francisco slugger gave differing accounts this weekend, first saying this year would be his last — no matter whether he hits the 48 home runs he needs to break Hank Aaron's record.
Babe Ruth the Way You've Never Seen Him Before Babe Ruth has struck out looking. Displeased, he leans on his bat, right hand on his hip, and looks back at the umpire. He utters something that can only be imagined. Lou Gehrig, on deck, leans on his bat, too, as if he has seen this act before.
Albert Pujols went 4-for-5 with two homers, a double, and six RBIs yesterday, including a game-breaking grand slam that he apparently "called" shortly before the at-bat:
A Return to the Bronx: Who's Cursed Now? The Boston Red Sox are coming to the new Yankee Stadium Monday, their first visit to the House That Ruth Didn't Build and the Taxpayers Did.
How much is "enough"? How much is "too much"? In 1930 Babe Ruth earned $80,000. At the time, that was a huge amount of money. Someone pointed out to him that he made "more than the President". His reply, "So what? I had a better year than he did."
Pricing Fans Out Of The Game Generations of Americans have enjoyed whiling away an afternoon or evening with friends and family at the ballpark, joining in the old sports tune, "Take me out to the ballgame." But if you're an average Joe or Jill today, you've been taken out of the ballgame by corporate ow …
Sports of The Times - Ruth's Daughter Greets Finale With a Smile - NYTimes.comStill bright-eyed, the Babe's little girl at 92, Stevens was surrounded by her son Tom; her grandson Brent and granddaughter Mandy — the descendants to whom she has passed down her stories, tales of the larger-than-life, fun-loving, mischievous Babe.
20 Greatest Moments in Yankee Stadium HistoryIf the walls at The House That Ruth Built could talk, these are the stories they would tell - of home runs, heroics and remarkable history. Luckily, those who witnessed or even participated in 85 years of amazing moments can speak for them. These are their memories:
SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- History lives in the walls of The StadiumThe House That Ruth Built, the most famous and fabled structure in American sport, is destined for demolition because of structural shortcomings, decay and financial obsolescence.
Rare cancer took Ruth, dentist saysEverybody who knows anything about baseball history and the lore of the Yankees knows about the death of Babe Ruth and his bittersweet farewell to the Yankee faithful.
Babe's old teammate no fan of 'grubby' baseball playersMajor League baseball's oldest living former player talks about today's baseball players, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and his own baseball career.
The 10 Best Hitters In Major League Baseball HistoryWho ranks as the top 10 hitters in baseball history (by OPS+) the answer may surprise you (or maybe not...)
Who's the Greatest? Ali is number one in world of US sportThe Times sports writer ranks his top ten greatest US sports men and women. Do you agree? Add your comments below.
Barry Bonds May Be Top Hitter, but Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth Were HeroesExcerpt: "It was a different moment in a different era, a rainy spring night in Atlanta, April 8, 1974, when Henry Aaron, one of the last players to make it from the Negro Leagues into Major League Baseball, sent a ball arching into myth and the Southern darkness.
Previous Hall of Famers no more credible than BondsBETWEEN THE LINES: Barry Bonds Hall Of Fame Career Baseball's Past Eras Are No More Credible Or Any Less Controversial
Computer Simulation Declares A Winner Between Hank Aaron and Barry BondsHow Aaron would fare in Bonds' time? "They may top his records. You always get topped, you know. But in his day he had no equal." -- Chief Meyers in "The Glory of Their Times," about Jim Thorpe
Time To Retire No. 3?Linda Ruth Tosetti would like to see No. 3 on display at every major league ballpark in honor of her grandfather, Babe Ruth.
Time for Bonds To Go First ClassThis is one of the best pieces I've read on Barry Bonds
Jesse Jackson on Barry Bonds: "there's no innocence until proven guilty, no due process"....There's no reason to condemn him," said Jackson, "If you can't prove it, embrace him and his record. The record speaks for itself."
The All-Star break is always a good time to look back at the history of the game, grab a pint or two, and mull over some deep thoughts about baseball. This year, Barry Bonds has just been chosen for his gazillionth All-Star game.
Oh, Who has hit the Most Home RunsOh knows the feeling. In his days as a player with the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants from 1959 to 1980, he hit more home runs than any professional player who has ever stepped into a batter's box: 868.
Oh but for again the happy ignorance of time gone by. Not paying any attention to time but rather instead making a jolly mockery of age and gathered wisdom — there are too many of these, but who am I to deny them their blissful glee, even me amid this timeless sadness.
More Bad News for Yanks: Hughes out til AugustBrian Cashman revealed today that Phil Hughes has a Grade 3 ankle sprain and will need 4-6 weeks of rehab time before he gets back on the mound.
An Asterisk Is Very Real, Even When It's NotWill Bud Selig steer clear of suggesting that Barry Bonds receive an asterisk next to his name, should he break Hank Aaron's home run record?
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