New York, May 31.
Lou Gehrig, the "Iron Hess" of baseball wrote another brilliant Chapter in the world record books today when he played in his 2,000th consecutive game as first baseman for ihe New York Yankees who celebrated the occasion at the Yankee Stadium by trouncing the Boston Red Sox, 12 to 5.
Born Henry Louis Gehrig but recently known as "Two Gun Lou" because of his appearance in ti" starring role of a Western cowboy film, the affable was warmly congratulated by all fans and players.
Gehrig, who visited and played an exhibition game in Shanghaj several years ago, holds a score of records.
The highest paid player in baseball today—receiving US$39,000~-Gehrig is
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