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Originally Posted by Topnotchsy
I think Hawaii may be the key here.
On the panel with Foxx, the signature on the right appears to be Hans Pung, who was a member who played in that game.
Curious to know what people's thoughts are on the fact that this appears to be a Hawaii ball and not a ball signed in Japan (albeit with many of the same players...) Does that detract from the history? Add something?
It is possible it was initially partially signed in Japan and then signed in Hawaii (it seems to this point that the American players all signed first based on the location on their signatures...)
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Hawaii is the key. Again, the game in Hawaii was played on the way to Japan not on the return trip. In fact, after the games in Japan, Ruth went on an extended tour of Asia, and I don't think would have stopped over in Hawaii again.
http://www.baberuthcentral.com/babes...trip-to-japan/
I don't think it detracts from history at all. Most autograph collectors would kill for those signatures on a ball. I am a tad biased, since Hawaii is my home state! I feel that on the voyage to Hawaii the players signed quite a few balls that were to be presented as gifts of appreciation. The person who received this ball had members of the Hawaii squad add their signatures. What you have is a one of kind item with a great story.
From this thread
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=138604 - there appears to be an abundance of 1934 tour fakes out there. I think the Hawaii players signatures adds to the overall authenticity of the piece.