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Title
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Babe Clouts Out Longest Hit Ever Made in Minor League Park
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Description
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Photos and information about a benefit baseball game held at Muehlebach Field on October 13, 1924, where Babe Ruth was reported to have belted the "longest hit ever made in a minor league park."
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Date
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1924-10-14
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Blues Stadium
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Description
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Blues Stadium at 23rd and Brooklyn Streets opened on July 3, 1923, as Muehlebach Field. In 1937, it was renamed Ruppert Stadium; in 1946, Blues Stadium; and in 1954, it was renamed again as Municipal Stadium.
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Date
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1971-09-26
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Stadium Taking Last Swing after 48 Years at Bat
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Description
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Article about the demolition of the sports and entertainment stadium, with its history under various names since 1923, and photos.
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Date
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1971-09-26
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Question Box: When Was the First Night Baseball Game Played in Kansas City?
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Description
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The first night baseball game at Municipal Stadium, then Muehlebach field, under a permanent lighting system, was played July 6, 1932. Portable electric lights equipment for night baseball was used at the field in 1930 by the Monarchs.
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Date
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1956-06-07
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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Panoramic view of empty stadium and field from stands.
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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View, from stands, of crowd leaving stadium across the playing field.
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Date
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1930-05-02
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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View of crowd from the stands.
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Date
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1930
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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View of baseball game in progress from stands.
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Date
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1950
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Municipal Stadium
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Description
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View of baseball game in progress from stands.
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Date
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1950
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Football Game at Muehlebach Field
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Description
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Distant view of a football game in progress inside Muehlebach Field (later Ruppert/Blues/Municipal Stadium.
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Date
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1930~/1949~
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Object Type
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Photograph
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Title
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Spectators in Stadium
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Description
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View of spectators in stadium stands, possibly Muehlebach Field / Ruppert Stadium at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue, watching a baseball game.
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Date
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1920~
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Object Type
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Negative
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Title
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Three Blues Baseball Players
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Description
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Three unidentified Kansas City Blues baseball players standing inside a near-empty stadium. The photograph was likely taken inside Muehlebach Field at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue before a game.
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Date
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1920~
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Object Type
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Negative
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Title
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Zack Wheat Posing with Boy
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Description
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Minneapolis Millers baseball player Zack Wheat poses with a young fan. The photograph was likely taken at Muehlebach Field at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue before a game between the Kansas City Blues and Millers
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Date
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1928~
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Object Type
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Negative
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Title
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Baseball Player Kissing Woman
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Description
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Unidentified Minneapolis Millers baseball player (possibly Zack Wheat) kissing a woman. Other players and spectators are seen in the background. The photograph was likely taken inside Muehlebach Field at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue before a game.
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Date
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1928~
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Object Type
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Negative
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Title
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Baseball Players Shaking Hands
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Description
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Two baseball players or managers shaking hands surrounded by a group of people. The "M" on one player's uniform indicates he played for the Minneapolis Millers. He is holding a small box in his left hand. The photograph was likely take inside Muehlebach Field at 22nd Street and Brooklyn Avenue before a game between the Kansas City Blues and Millers
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Date
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1928~
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Object Type
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Negative
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Title
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Blues A ''Mystery'' Team: Uncertain Quality Intrigues Fans' Interest
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Description
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Pre-1931 season article about the Kansas City Blues baseball team, stating that George Muehlebach has owned the team since 1918. And as of 1931 held the record of all minor league cities for a single day's attendance: a Sunday in 1927 with more than 28,000 paid admissions. Includes photos of George Muehlebach, John Savage (secretary and manager of the Blues), and "Charlie" Moss (valet of the ballpark).
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Date
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1931-04-21
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Object Type
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Magazine Article