| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. X's favorite baseball nickname? | ||
| 'Babe' | New York Times | 10 Oct 2020 |
| Babe Ruth nickname | USA Today | 17 Aug 2019 |
| Source of a Boston 'curse' | New York Times | 27 Jan 2019 |
| Source of a Boston "curse" | ||
| Babe Ruth nickname | ||
| Ruth nickname | ||
| See 18-Across | ||
| Boston "curse" cause |