Flu, Indigestion And Minor Injuries Are Ruth’s Troubles
New York, Apr. 9 (By A. P.)— Babe Ruth was resting comfortably in St. Vincent’s hospital tonight, suffering from influenza, acute indigestion and minor injuries suffered when he fainted and fell to the washroom floor of his private car, as the train was entering Pennsylvania Station shortly after 1 o’clock this afternoon.
Early reports from attending physicians said that Ruth had a slight concussion of the brain and a possible fracture of the skull, but these were later denied at the hospital by Dr. Edward King, the New York American League doctor, who gave the home run slugger a thorough examination upon his arrival.
“Ruth is resting as comfortably as can be expected and is in no danger,” said Dr. King immediately after the examination.