Babe Ruth in the Bethlehem Steel League

 

Did Babe Ruth play in the Bethlehem Steel League after the World Series in 1918?

The series was played early in 1918 – from September 5 to the 11th. It seems clear from the articles below that he played at least one game for Lebanon of the Bethlehem Steel League on Saturday October 12.

Boston Globe 9/30/1918

Warren (PA) Evening Times 10/15/1918

Lima (OH) Daily News  10/20/1918

He fell ill at the end of October.

Baltimore Sun 10/6/1918

North Adams (MA) Transcript 10/25/1918

However, he was soon playing again around Baltimore.

Baltimore Sun 11/10/1918

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