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Chick Foster Story

Adventures of Babe Ruth · 1934 · 14 min · 2,404 words

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Play ball, play ball with Babe Ruth, play ball with the Navy. The United States Navy brings you the adventures of Babe Ruth. And here to tell you about the immortal Babe, it's the man who knew him so well, his pal, the popular sports reporter Steve Martin.

A list of the big fellas records as long as your arm. But one of the most sensational exploits which changed their full lives and determined a pennant doesn't appear in the routine records. But before bringing you today's exciting story, I have a message for you.

Now that high schools all over the country are opening up again, I know that a lot of you fellows who graduated last spring and aren't going to be back are feeling a little lost right now.

You'll be wanting to meet some new companions, make new friends. Well, you can get it fellows in the U.S. Naval Reserve, which is your hometown navy. You'll find there a swell bunch of fellas, your own age working and playing together and learning together.

Think of the fun that he had in the knowledge to be gained in the Air Reserve, for instance. Right, Steve, a fellow Mike Learn Engine Repair if he wants to, or electronics, or photography, or any one of the many other Navy SKUs.

And once more, Jack, he can learn them well, for the Navy takes pride in the thoroughness of its training. As a commander, you ought an O-Steve. I do know. The United States Navy Reserve is the finest possible place for a young captain to spend his spare time his evenings and weekends and his vacation.

Well sure, in the Naval Reserve, you're part of a team that's actively working and playing together and getting paid for it in more ways than one. Join your hometown Navy, the United States Naval Reserve.

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