1914 baltimore news babe ruth

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In 1914, Babe Ruth was a young player in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Here are some interesting facts about his time in Baltimore:

• Ruth was signed by the Orioles in 1914 as a left-handed pitcher. He was just 19 years old at the time.
• In his first season with the Orioles, Ruth went 13-14 with a 2.97 ERA in 37 games, including 17 starts.
• Ruth's impressive pitching performance caught the attention of the Boston Red Sox, who traded for him in August 1914. He made his major league debut with the Red Sox on July 11, 1914.
• During his time in Baltimore, Ruth was known for his powerful fastball and his ability to hit home runs. In fact, he hit his first professional home run in Baltimore in 1914.
• Ruth's time in Baltimore was marked by controversy, however. He was involved in a fight with a teammate, George "Nap" Lajoie, and was also accused of being involved in a betting scandal.

Here are some newspaper articles from 1914 that feature Babe Ruth:

• "Ruth, Young Pitcher, Makes Debut for Orioles" - The Baltimore Sun, July 12, 1914
• "Ruth's Fast Ball Proves Too Much for Senators" - The Baltimore Sun, August 10, 1914
• "Ruth's Home Run Beats Athletics" - The Baltimore Sun, September 13, 1914

These articles provide a glimpse into Ruth's early career and his time in Baltimore. They highlight his impressive pitching and hitting abilities, as well as the controversy that surrounded him during his time with the Orioles.