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Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Play an Exhibition Game in Providence, Kids Go Nuts
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In early October 1927, baseball sluggers Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig arrived at Providence to play an exhibition baseball game. It was a memorable day for kids and adults alike.
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Russell Smith Saved from Alcoholism
I have been thinking an awful lot about Russell Smith lately. I have pondered the life of this early nineteenth century ship carpenter, thinking about the unimaginable trials and tribulations …
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The Great Gale of 1815 Slams into Newport, Providence and Narragansett
The Great Gale of 1815 was one of the three strongest hurricanes ever to hit Rhode Island. Communities throughout the state suffered damage. This article quotes from three histories containing …
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