Sid Mercer Scorebooks : scorebook 1940 - 1944.

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Sid Mercer Scorebooks : scorebook 1940 - 1944.

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A collection of seven New York Yankees scorebooks kept by Sid Mercer. This collection covers the seasons between 1940 to 1944. Includes Joe DiMaggio's game-ending streak of July 17, 1941 in volume 3 and the 1940 world series are scored in volume 2.

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