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Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 1, 1962 * Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants
* NFL football championship title game
This 20 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 11: "Hornung, Packers Kill Giants, 37-0" with subheads, photo and stats. (see)
Tells of the NFL football championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants.
Other ... See More $40.00
Jack Nicklaus...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 9, 1962 * Jack Nicklaus 1st pro appearance
* Early Golden Bear
* Golf - golfer
This 44 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 25): "Golf Rookie Wins With Record 62" which tells of Phil Rodgers winning the Los Angeles Open golf tournament.
But of more significance w... See More $28.00
Bob Feller... Jackie Robinson...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1962 * Bob Feller
* Jackie Robinson
* Baseball Hall of Fame
This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Feller, Robinson Join Baseball's Immortals" with smaller subheads and 5 related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along ... See More $42.00
* John Glenn makes historic orbit flight in space
* Friendship 7 spacecraft
This 16 page, 1st section only has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "Glenn Flies 3 Orbits, Lands Safely, Feels Fine After 'a Fireball' Ride" with subheads and related photos. Much more on the following pages with mo... See More $35.00
American Airlines Flight 1 disaster...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 1, 1962* American Airlines Flight 1 disaster
* Jamaica Bay New York
* Boeing 707-123 airplane crash
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Jet Airliner Plunges into Swamp At Edge of New York City; 95 Die" with subhead: "Craft Burns With No Sign Of Survivors"
Other news of the day through... See More $32.00
American Airlines Flight 1 disaster...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 2, 1962* American Airlines Flight 1 disaster
* Jamaica Bay New York
* Boeing 707-123 airplane crash
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Tragic Crash Cause Probed" with photo. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: American Airlines Flight 1, registration N750... See More $23.00
Wilt Chamberlain season points record...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 15, 1962 * Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia Warriors
* Season scoring record set
This 48 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 42: "Wilt Passes 4000 As Warriors Win" with game summary.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Wilton Norman "Wilt" C... See More $29.00
1962 Bobby Hull 50th Goal....
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 26, 1962.
* Bobby Hull
* Scores 50th Season Goal
* 1962 Original Report
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 13: "Hull Bags 50th Goal and Ties Bathgate for Scoring Crown" with subhead: "Chicago Star Third in NHL History to Claim Achievement; Ranger Ace Also Scores in New York's
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* Bobby Hull
* Scores 50th Season Goal
* 1962 Original Report
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 13: "Hull Bags 50th Goal and Ties Bathgate for Scoring Crown" with subhead: "Chicago Star Third in NHL History to Claim Achievement; Ranger Ace Also Scores in New York's
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DETROIT FREE PRESS, Mar. 31, 1962 Bold two line banner head: "WHIZZER WHITE APPOINTED TO U.S. SUPREME COURT" with a 2 col. photo of him. Library stamp in the masthead deters very little. Nice.
$23.00
Ranger 4 spacecraft...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 24, 1962 * Ranger 4 spacecraft
* 1st U.S. satellite to hit the moon
* Takeoff 1st report
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "U. S. Ranger On Its Way To the Moon". Tells of the very first United States satellite to reach the moon.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condit... See More $30.00
New York Mets 1st MLB win...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 24, 1962 * New York Mets 1st ever win
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 24 that include: "Streaks End as Mets Surprise Pirates, 9-1 and more. (see)
Tells of the very first win by the new MLB franchise New York Mets.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: In Oc... See More $46.00
Carpenter okay...
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DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, May 26, 1962The front page of this issue features the following headline: "CARPENTER OK, ORBIT FLAWS STUMP EXPERTS", which relates the events of the Carpenter's re-entry into our atmosphere.
This issue is in good condition and is complete in about 32 pages. $36.00
Mickey Mantle 4 home runs in a row...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1962 * Mickey Mantle hits 4 home runs in a row
* New York Yankees... MLB baseball
This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 11: "Yanks Top Twins, 7-5" with subheads that include: "MARIS AND MANTLE HIT 2 HOMERS EACH" and more with box scores. (see)
This was when Mickey Mantle achieved hitting... See More $32.00
Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1962 * Albany Georgia civil rights march
* Martin Luther King Jr. arrest and put in jail
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Negro Ministers Are Jailed"
Tells of the Albany GA movement in which Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested. (see photo for tex... See More $38.00
Steelton, Pennsylvania railroad accident...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 30, 1962 * Steelton, Pennsylvania train disaster
* Railroad derailment
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Track Misalignment Believed Cause Of Train Wreck In Which 19 Died". Tells of the train wreck disaster at Steelton PA.
Other news of the day. Tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good c... See More $25.00
1st time 2 spacecrafts in space at same time....
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 13, 1962 * 2 spacecrafts in orbit for 1st time
* Vostok III and IV
* Russian Cosmonauts
This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Two Orbiting Soviet Cosmonauts May Be Brought to Earth Soon" with subhead: "Double Flight Establishes New Record" and related photo.
Tells of the very first tim... See More $30.00
Plymouth MA mail truck robbery.....
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 15, 1962 * Plymouth MA mail truck gang robbery
* Still unsolved today - $1.5 million
This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "U.S. Mail Truck Robbed by Gang" with caption: "Loot May Reach 42 Million".
Other news of the day throughout. Nice condition.... See More $28.00
Plymouth MA mail truck robbery...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 16, 1962 * Plymouth MA mail truck gang robbery
* Still unsolved today... $1.5 million
This 30 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "$1.5 Million Heist Leaves Few Clues" with two photos of possible suspects. (see)
Other news of the day throughout including front page report on Kenne... See More $26.00
Marilyn Monroe suicide report....
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 18, 1962 * Marilyn Monroe suicide ruled suicide (1st report)
* Norma Jeane Baker
* American actress, singer and model
This 22 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "Rule Suicide 'Probable' For Marilyn" with small photo on Monroe. Tells of the official ruling of her death as a suicide by medical experts.
Other news o... See More $75.00
Peter Fetcher Berlin Wall murder....
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 20, 1962 * Peter Fechter murder
* Berlin Wall - Germany
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "West Berlin Youths Spur Wall Chaos" with related photo. (see photos)
Tells of the the tensions around the Berlin wall soon after the shooting death of 18 year old Peter Fechter. (is mentioned)
Other... See More $36.00
Peter Fetcher Berlin Wall murder....
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 21, 1962 * Peter Fechter murder
* Berlin Wall - Germany
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Brandt To Ask West Aid Berliners At Wall".
Tells of the the tensions around the Berlin wall soon after the shooting death of 18 year old Peter Fechter. (is mentioned)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise... See More $32.00
John F. Kennedy Rice University speech...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts MA September 13, 1962 * John F. Kennedy JFK Rice University speech
* Race for space vs. Russia
* Going to the moon
This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "JFK Pledges U.S. Will Be First On Moon".
Article continues on page 19with related photo. (see)
This was the famous speech in which he said:
* We choose ... See More $53.00
First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
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SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 25, 1962* James Meredith
* University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)
* 1st negro to enroll
This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Miss. College Board Bows To Federal Court Order" with subhead: "Agrees to Permit Negro to Enroll...."
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear... See More $24.00
Sonny Liston wins title....
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 26, 1962* Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight w/ photos
This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Liston Takes Title With First Round Knockout" with photo of Liston knocking out Patterson. (see)
Much more in the sport's sections with other related headlines and photos.
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First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
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SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 28, 1962* James Meredith
* University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)
* 1st negro to enroll
This 56 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Fourth Attempt to Enroll Negro Postponed to Avoid Bloodshed" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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First Negro Enrollment at University of Mississippi...
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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated September 27, 1962* James Meredith
* University of Mississippi (Ole Miss.)
* 1st negro to enroll
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* MISS. CRISIS OVER NEGRO COMPOUNDED
* Use of U. S. Troops to End Defiance of Court Orders Is Hinted
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, o... See More $28.00
1962 World Series of baseball...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 5, 1962* 1962 World Series of baseball (game 1)
* New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants
* Whitey Ford
This 48 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page:
* Ford and Boyer Star as Yanks Rap Giants in Series Opener, 6-2
with subhead and related photos. (see) Much more on pages 40 & 41 with headlines and... See More $34.00
2nd Vatican Council Opens In 1962....
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EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer-Ilion, New York., Oct. 11, 1962.
* 2nd Vatican Council Opens
* Rome Italy
* 1962 Original Reporting
Front page banner headline: "Historic Vatican Council Opens In Rome". Other news of the day. 12 pages in nice condition.
$18.00
* 2nd Vatican Council Opens
* Rome Italy
* 1962 Original Reporting
Front page banner headline: "Historic Vatican Council Opens In Rome". Other news of the day. 12 pages in nice condition.
Pope John XXIII Opens Vatican Council 1962...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, October 11, 1962.
* Pope John XXIII opens Vatican Council
* Pope John XXIII opens Vatican Council
* 1962
This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Pope Urges Christian Unity as Council Opens" with realted photos also on the front page. Report continues on page 19. Good condition.
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$27.00
George Blanda 6 TD passes....
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 15, 1962 * George Blanda 6 TD passes
* Houston Oilers - 56 points
* NFL football
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15: "Oilers Set New AFL Mark With 56-17 Triumph" and "Blanda Throws Six TD Passes as Houston Routs Titans" with stats. (see photos)
Tells of Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda thr... See More $40.00
Cuban missile crisis near end....
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THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated October 31, 1962* Cuban Missile Crisis talks
* Russian missiles
This 50+ page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline:
* Castro Pushes Demands, 1st Talk With Thant Labeled 'Useful'
with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine with a small library stamp in masthead, othe... See More $30.00
Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 7, 1962 * Edward Kennedy wins senate seat election w/ photo
* Nice headline for display
* From Massachusetts
This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline: "DEMOCRATS SCORE BIG SHOCKER" with subhead and related photos, one that shows a young Edward Kennedy.
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachu... See More $45.00
Ted Kennedy wins Seante seat...
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THE PARSONS SUN. Kansas, November 6 & 7, 1962 * Edward 'Ted' Kennedy wins senate seat election
The November 7th issue has a four column headline on the front page: "Demos Hold Congress, GOP Gains in States".
This was Kennedy's first election win and was for the Massachusetts' senate seat left by his brother who was then president of the United States.
You also get the No... See More $35.00
Eleanor Roosevelt dies...
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THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, November 8, 1962 * Anna Eleanor Roosevelt death (1st report)
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt wife
This 10 page newspaper has a small one column photo of Mrs. Roosevelt with caption: "EX-1st Lady Dies"
Page 4 has a three column headline: "Mrs. Roosevelt Dies" with text. Other news of the day. A few binding h... See More $24.00
Cuban missile crisis at an end....
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 9, 1962* Cuban Missile Crisis ends
* Russians head back home
This 40+ page newspaper has a seven column headline: "CUBANS WON'T GIVE UP RUSSIAN JET BOMBERS" with subheads. (see) Tells of the voyage back home for the Russians and their missiles at the end of the Cuban missile crisis.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes alo... See More $65.00
QB Y.A. Tittle breaks NFL touchdown record...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 17, 1962* Quarterback Y. A. Tittle breaks NFL touchdown record
* New York Giants
* NFL football
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 15: "Tittle Sparkles as Giants Win, 41-31" with subhead, stats and small photo of Tittle. (see)
Tells of Y. A. Tittle breaking the NFL season record (at the time) for most touc... See More $42.00
Green Bay Packers win NFL football championship over New York Giants...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 31, 1962 * Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants
* NFL football championship title game
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5: "Green Bay Expected to Be Even Better Next Season".
Tells of the NFL football championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants.
Other news of the day ... See More $28.00
Rogers Hornsby death...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 6, 1963* Rogers Hornsby death
* 'The Rajah'
* St. Louis Cardinals great
This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section near the back of this issue: "Batting Great Hornsby Dies" with subheads and related articles.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the s... See More $40.00
Kansas City Chiefs team formed...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 9, 1963* Kansas City Chiefs are born
* New NFL football team
* Dallas Texans move to Missouri
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page B-3:
* AFL Texans Going to KC?
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wiikipedia notes: The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional Americ... See More $36.00
Willie Mays... The Say Hey Kid...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 21, 1963 * Willie Mays
* The Say Hey Kid
* San Francisco Giants
This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Mays Enters $100,000 Class" plus a two column headline on the following page: "Mays Joins the Elite With $100,000 Pact" with small illustrations of Mays.
Oth... See More $29.00
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DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 5, 1963 Banner head: "Rockefeller Weds Divorcee" Subhead: "Honeymoon In Venezuela" plus a three column photo of Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and new wife.
$25.00
Mickey Mantle's famous Yankee Stadium home run...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 23, 1963* Mickey Mantle's famous Yankee Stadium home run
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Mickey Mantle Missed New Home Run Record by Inches" which tells of his famous home run that almost cleared Yankee Stadium by hitting the upper facade.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More $30.00
Valentina Tereshkova... 1st woman in space...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 17, 1963 * Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space
* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship
This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "SOVIET ORBITS FIRST COSMONETTE" with subheads that include: "26-Year-Old Woman Believed Destined for Rendezvous in Space" and more with 2 related photos of the famous woman.
... See More $85.00
Valentina Tereshkova... 1st woman in space...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 19, 1963 * Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space
* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship
This 36 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "2 Reds Sail On And On"
Tells of the Soviet Union putting the 1st ever woman into space.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, oth... See More $26.00
Valentina Tereshkova... 1st woman in space...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Michigan, June 20, 1963 * Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space
* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship
This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Moscow Rejoices in 'Seagull's' Flight" with related photos. (see) Tells of the Soviet Union putting the 1st ever woman into space.
Other news of the day throughout. A fe... See More $28.00
1963 Detroit, Michigan freedom walk....
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 25, 1963* Martin Luther King Jr.
* Detroit freedom walk
* Dearborn, Michigan demonstration w/ photos
This 40+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "King, Cavanagh To Head March Down Woodward" with very small photo of King. (see photos)
Also news of a civil rights protest in Dearborn Michigan with photos.
Tel... See More $26.00
Cleveland Indians 4 home runs in a row...
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 1, 1963 * Cleveland Indians 4 home runs in a row feat
* MLB baseball
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Indians On HR Spree; Craig Nears 20th Loss"
Tells of the Cleveland Indians achieving a rare four home runs in a row by 4 players in the same inning.
Other news of the day. Light browni... See More $24.00