Boxing

We sell original, historic newspapers featuring coverage of some of the great moments in the sport of boxing. Whether it is called boxing, prize-fighting, pugilism, or by some other name, the engagement of two people in a contest of strength, quickness, endurance, etc., using either gloved or bare hands, has captured the imagination of onlookers and participants since the beginning of time. Finding reports of such encounters within newspapers dates back into the 18th century. John Jackson vs. Daniel Mendoza, Jim Jeffries vs. Jim Corbett, Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling, Joe Frazier vs Muhammad Ali, and more... enjoy the following authentic reports spanning 3 centuries:

Boxing

We sell original, historic newspapers featuring coverage of some of the great moments in the sport of boxing. Whether it is called boxing, prize-fighting, pugilism, or by some other name, the engagement of two people in a contest of strength, quickness, endurance, etc., using either gloved or bare hands, has captured the imagination of onlookers and participants since the beginning of time. Finding reports of such encounters within newspapers dates back into the 18th century. John Jackson vs. Daniel Mendoza, Jim Jeffries vs. Jim Corbett, Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling, Joe Frazier vs Muhammad Ali, and more... enjoy the following authentic reports spanning 3 centuries:
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685007

Chambers and Edwards battle for the lightweight boxing championship...

Item #685007

September 05, 1872

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1872



* Arthur Chambers vs. Billy Edwards

* Lightweight boxing championship




 Nearly half of page 4 is taken up with the notable lightweight boxing match between Arthur Chambers and Billy Edwards.

First column heads include: "THE LIGHT WEIGHTS" "The Fistic Battle Between Chambers and Edwards for the Championship and $2,000" "The Gatheri... See More  

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602383

John C. Heenan death...

Item #602383

October 27, 1873

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, October 27, 1873



* John C. Heenan death

* Bare Knuckle boxing




This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.

The front page has one column headings: "Utah" "Death of John C. Heenan, the Prize Fighter". See image for text.

Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More  

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669328

1873 John C. Heenan funeral... boxing fame...

Item #669328

November 03, 1873

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 3, 1873



* John C. Heenan death funeral

* Bare Knuckle boxing - boxer




Page 8 has an article headed: "The Heenan Obsequies" "Funeral Ceremonies of America's Favorite Boxer..." (see)

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173998

Thomas Nast prints...

Item #173998

January 08, 1876

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1876  The front full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Calling On Miss Columbia - New Year's Day, 1876." Inside is a full page illustration of "The Centennial Banquet in Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, December 18, 1875." Full page Nast illustration of "In My Mind's Eye." Full page illustration of "Saved Fr... See More  

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576463

Heavyweight Boxing Championship...

Item #576463

September 08, 1876

THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 8, 1876

 

* Early heavyweight boxing title fight

* Joe Goss vs. Tom Allen

* Great Sioux War of 1876-77 - Indians



Page 3 has:  "P. R.", "Fight for the Championship of the World", "Goss Beats Allen on a Foul", "Twenty-One Rounds Fought in 1h. 52m.", "Pistol Firing and Stabbing During the Fight--Roughs Repor... See More  

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600383

19th century boxing match...

Item #600383

July 03, 1878

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, July 3, 1878



* 19th century boxing

* John King vs. John Reilly




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Page 3 has small one column headings: "Humanity Outraged" "A Brutal Contest in New York Between Two P.R. Roughs--Shocking Scenes". See images for text.

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605316

Prize fighter killed...

Item #605316

March 02, 1883

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1883



* Boxing - boxer

* James Elliott murder

* Jerry Dunn




The front page has one column headings: "A PRIZE-FIGHTER KILLED" "James Elliott Murdered By Jerry Dunn" and more. See images for text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.

Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, other go... See More  

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693073

Boxer John L. Sullivan as a wife abuser...

Item #693073

June 12, 1883

THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 12, 1883



* John L. Sullivan wanted by police

* "Boston Strong Boy" spousal abuse

* Heavyweight bare knuckle boxing champion




The front page has an article headed: "'Knocked Out' In One Round" "Prof. Sullivan's Latest Achievements" (see) Reports the famous boxer who is wanted by the Boston police for abusing his wife.

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674446

How the Fords conspired to kill Jesse James...

Item #674446

August 07, 1883

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 7, 1883  The front page has over a full column taken up with considerable round-by-round details of the boxing match between John L. Sullivan and Herbert "Maori" Slade for the heavyweight championship.

But the great article is on page 4, headed: "Charlie Ford and the James Boys" which is a detailed article on Charlie Ford's first meeting... See More  

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676086

Boxer James Sheady's death...

Item #676086

March 06, 1886

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, March 6, 1886



* James Sheady death

* Boxer - boxing




The front page has small one column headings: "Brutal Prize Fight" "Near Fayetteville, West Virginia, Which Ends in Murder" See images for text here.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregul... See More  

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603616

Nonpareil Dempsy...

Item #603616

March 15, 1886

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, March 15, 1886



* Nonpareil Dempsey (Jack Dempsey)

* Early boxing match - pugilists

* Railroad train robbery




The front page has a small one column heading: "Witness a Hard Fought Battle Between Dempsey and Lablanche"

Also on the front page is: "Daring Express Robbery" "And Murder on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R... See More  

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604789

Nonpareil Dempsey...

Item #604789

March 15, 1886

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan,  March 15, 1886



* Nonpareil Dempsey (Jack Dempsey)

* Early boxing match - pugilists




The front page has one column headings: "Dempsey Downs La Blanche" "A Fight to a Finish by the Middle-Weight Champions" "Thirteen Desperately Contested Rounds" and more.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 page... See More  

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603560

John L. Sullivan vs. Paddy Ryan...

Item #603560

November 15, 1886

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, November 15, 1886



* John L. Sullivan

* Paddy Ryan

* Boxing




The front page has one column headings: "Ryan Knocked Out" "By the Burly Boston Boy in Three Rattling Rounds". See images for text.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregul... See More  

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603529

Bare knuckle boxing....

Item #603529

November 23, 1886

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, November 23, 1886



* Dominick McCaffrey vs. James "Sparrow" Golden

* Bare knuckle boxing - fight




The front page has one column headings: "FIERCE FIGHTING" "Between Noted Pugilists" and more.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregula... See More  

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175152

Several western-themed prints... Richmond's cigarette factories...

Item #175152

January 15, 1887

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 15, 1887  Front full pg. illus. pertaining to the poem "Crotalus", along with the entire text of the poem. Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Old Bone Man of the Plains." Full pg. illus. of "Pima Indians Convoying a Silver Train in Mexico."

Doublepage centerfold of "Promenade Concert on New Year's Eve at the Produ... See More  

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585489

John L. Sullivan visits White House...

Item #585489

April 05, 1887

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, April 5, 1887



* John L. Sullivan

* Heavyweight boxing




Column three of the front page has headlines that include: "GROVER AND JOHN L." and "The Champion Prize Fighter Pays His Respects to President Cleveland".



Coverage on heavyweight boxer John L. Sullivan's visit to the White House to meet President Grover Cleveland.



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615029

Kouts, Indiana boxing championshuip...

Item #615029

April 01, 1889

THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 1, 1889



* Featherweight boxing championship

* Kouts, Porter County, Indiana

* Ike Weir "The Belfast Spider"




This uncommon title from the deep South has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "EIGHTY ROUNDS" "An Indecisive Battle for the Feather Weight Championship at Kouts, Ind." B... See More  

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592404

John L. Sullivan... boxing...

Item #592404

October 17, 1889

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, October 17, 1889



* John L. Sullivan

* Heavyweight boxing




The front page has one column headlines on the front page: "SULLIVAN IRRITATED", "At the Talk of His Enemies and Wants a Fight", "And He Wants It Right Soon", "He is Ready to Accommodate Anybody on Earth....". See phot... See More  

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175562

Sitting Bull...

Item #175562

December 20, 1890

HARPER'S WEEKLY, December 20, 1890 Very nice full page: 'The City of Cumberland, Maryland' shows 5 scenes. One-third pg: 'A Trio of Indian Chiefs' includes Sitting Bull. Full page of athletic scenes includes tennis.

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175580

Prints of Rutgers University...

Item #175580

February 21, 1891

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 21, 1891 Nice full ftpg. print of: 'Gen. William T. Sherman'. Fullpg. has 9 scenes of: 'The Week of Sport in Central North Carolina'. Fullpg. of text & 7 illus. of: 'Rutgers College'. Find doublepage centerfold : 'Marching Thru Georgia' shows Sherman on horseback. Fullpg: 'Sioux Chiefs Before Sec. Noble'.

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175668

Tunnel under Niagara Falls...

Item #175668

December 26, 1891

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1891 Full front page: 'On Broadway, After the Theatre'. Full page showing building a tunnel under Niagara Falls, with two more half page illustration regarding its construction.

Complete in sixteen pages.

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621510

Corbett - Fitzsimmons heavyweight boxing title fight...

Item #621510

March 17, 1897

DAILY GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1897



* Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James J. "Jim" Corbett

* Heavyweight boxing championship fight (eve)

* Fight of the century (19th)




Page 3 has one column headings: "THE BIG PRIZE FIGHT" "Ex-Senator Ingalls on Hand to View the Contest" "His Interview With Corbett" and more. (see)

Complete in 4 pages, light br... See More  

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591671

Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James J. Corbett...

Item #591671

March 24, 1897

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, March 24, 1897



* Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James J. "Jim" Corbett

* Heavyweight boxing title




This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FITZ AND JIM HAVE QUIET TALK", "After Taking Soft Drinks They Sit Down in a Corner", "Each Shows His Wounds", "Corbett Asks Fitz... See More  

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595640

Pedlar Palmer... boxing...

Item #595640

October 19, 1897

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 19, 1897



* Pedlar Palmer

* Boxing




Page 5 has one column headings: "CHAMPION PALMER", "English Pugilist Adds Another to His List of Victories", "Had Boston For Opponent", "Defeated Boxer Wept When Decision Was Made Known" with illustration of Palmer. 1st report coverage on t... See More  

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680885

1898 James J. Jeffries boxing...

Item #680885

March 23, 1898

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 23, 1898



* James J. Jeffries vs. Peter Jackson

* Heavyweight boxing fight - match




The front page has a one column heading: "PETE JACKSON WHIPPED" with subheads. (see) This was prior to Jeffries gaining the World heavyweight title. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More  

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674580

Jeffries wins the heavyweight title... front page illustration

Item #674580

June 10, 1899

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., June 10, 1899 



* James Jeffries wins heavyweight boxing title

* w/ illustration - vs. Robert Fitzsimmons



The top of page 3 has one column headings: "JEFFRIES IS CHAMPION" "Easily Defeats Fitzsimmons In The Great Battle" and more with illustration of Jeffries. Also round by round coverage.

Complete with 8 pages, light even toning, 2 larg... See More  

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593682

Controversy in this boxing match...

Item #593682

June 12, 1899

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, June 12, 1899 



* Bob Fitzsimmons

* James Jeffries




The top of the front page has: "AFTER THE BIG FIGHT" "Letter From the Defeated champion Pugilist" "Warns His Friends Not To Bet" "He Had But Little Confidence in Winning the Battle with Jeffries--He Denies Ever Writing the Letter & Declares it a Forgery..."... See More  

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645858

Electric car...The Polyphone...

Item #645858

August 12, 1899

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 12, 1899  The ftpg. is taken up with 2 photos of the sailing yacht "Columbia" with an article & another page of photos inside. Inside photo of: "The Riker Electric Brougham" car, with text. Also a devise titled: "The Boxing Kangaroo". "The Polyphone--Novel Attachment for Phonographs" gives the machine two horns (s... See More  

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680111

1899 James J. Jeffries heavyweight boxing...

Item #680111

November 04, 1899

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 4, 1899



* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing championship

* 1st ever on film - motion pictures


 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A TERRIFIC BATTLE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tota... See More  

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638007

James Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey... boxing...

Item #638007

November 04, 1899

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1899



* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing championship

* 1st ever on film - motion pictures




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "VICTORY FOR JEFFRIES" with subheads. (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More  

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591492

James Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey...

Item #591492

November 04, 1899

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, November 4, 1899



* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing championship

* 1st ever on film - motion pictures




This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "TWENTY-FIVE ROUNDS", "Fight Between James J. Jeffries and Tom Sharkey", "Decision Given To Jeffries" a... See More  

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692831

1900 James J. Jeffries boxing title...

Item #692831

May 12, 1900

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, May 12, 1900



* James J. Jeffries vs. James J. Corbett

* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "JEFFRIES BY A BLOW" with subheads. (see) Very lengthy text continues on page 2. First report coverage on the James J. Jeffries vs. James J. Corbett for the heavyweight boxing championship.

Complete... See More  

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687619

Early Tucson, from twelve years before statehood...

Item #687619

August 11, 1900

ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, Aug. 11, 1900  





* Rare old West publication

* Turn of the 20th century

* Bob Fitzsimmons boxing victory




A territorial newspaper as Arizona did not join the Union until 12 years later.

The top of the front page has column heads: "FITZSIMMONS THE WINNER" "He Does the Trick Easily in the Sixth Round" with more on the Bob Fitzsimmons vs. ... See More  

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592193

Bob Fitzsimmons vs. Tom Sharkey... boxing...

Item #592193

August 25, 1900

THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 25, 1900



* Bob Fitzsimmons vs. Tom Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing




This 10 page newspaper has one column headings on page 6: "GAME OLD 'FITZ'", "The Lucky One Knocked Sharkey Out in Second Round of Their Contest", "Sharkey Has Toppled Fitz Over Just at the Bell in the Opening Round". 1st repo... See More  

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605348

Jim Corbett wins the boxing match...

Item #605348

August 31, 1900

THE SUN, New York, Aug. 31, 1900  The top of the front page has: "WIN FOR CORBETT" "Ex-Champion Fighter Defeats McCoy Decisively Inside Five Routes" "Big Crowd At the Ringside" & more.

Ten pages, mostly loose at the spine, various tears at the margins & central fold.

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177137
Item #177137

February 22, 1902

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1902  Frontpage photo Princess Henry of Prussia; The Harvard Astronomical observatory in Peru with photos; fullpage photo of  The Composer of "Manru" - Ignace Jan Paderewski; fullpage photo The German Suspended Mono-Rail System; College Girls and Basket-Ball; fullpage photo Mrs. Craig Biddle; doublepage centerfold "A Morning Rece... See More  

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678420

1902 heavyweight boxing title fight...

Item #678420

July 26, 1902

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 26, 1902



* James Jeffries - Heavyweight boxing title

* Robert "Bob" Fitzsimmons




The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "JEFFRIES KEEPS CHAMPIONSHIP" with subheads. (see) A related article on the front page with one column heading: "FAKE ALLEGED IN PRIZEFIGHT" and subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condit... See More  

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591313

James Jeffries vs. Bob Fitzsimmons...

Item #591313

July 26, 1902

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 26, 1902



* James Jeffries - Heavyweight boxing title

* Robert "Bob" Fitzsimmons




This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "JAS. J. JEFFRIES", "California Pugilist Still Holds the Championship", "Won Fight In Eight Rounds" and more with illustration of Jef... See More  

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177183
Item #177183

January 10, 1903

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 10, 1903  Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, XXII.- Arthur Twining Hadley; fullpage illustration "The Military Heads of New York's Police Force"; Recent Light on the Rontgen Rays; Excavating Prehistoric Animals of North America; doublepage centerfold "The Twentieth-Century Problem of Municipalities"; types of Entries for the... See More  

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675857

1903 James J. Jeffries boxing title fight...

Item #675857

August 15, 1903

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug.15, 1903



* James J. Jeffries vs. James J. Corbett

* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)




The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "CORBETT HAD LITTLE SHOW" with subhead and round by round description. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally ... See More  

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675934

1903 Bob Fitzsimmons wins 3rd boxing title.

Item #675934

November 26, 1903

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 26, 1903



* Bob Fitzsimmons wins Light Heavyweight title

* vs. George Gardiner - boxing championship




The top of page 2 has a two column headline: "CROWD HISSED THE PUGILISTS" with subhead: "Fitzsimmons Won the Fight--Gardner Stood up for Twenty Rounds" and round by round description. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition b... See More  

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678508

1907 Jimmy Britt vs. Battling Nelson boxing...

Item #678508

August 01, 1907

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 1, 1907



* Jimmy Britt vs. Battling Nelson

* World "White" lightweight title




The top of page 3 has a four column heading: "JIMMY BRITT THE VICTOR IN A TERRIFIC BATTLE" with subheads and round by round description. Lengthy text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to fi... See More  

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685983

Jack Johnson's New York City welcome...

Item #685983

July 10, 1908

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 10, 1910



* Post Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries

* re. Heavyweight boxing championship bout

* Boxing's first "Fight of the Century"




The front page has a one column heading: "THOUSANDS OF BLACKS GREET JOHNSON IN NEW YORK" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. ... See More  

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177012

The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played ~ Chicago Cubs and New York Giants...

Item #177012

October 17, 1908

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1908  The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Giddap, Bill!' "



This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth Birthday"; "The Socialist Pr
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676920

1910 James J. Jeffries training photos...

Item #676920

April 30, 1910

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 30, 1910



* Upcoming Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries

* Heavyweight boxing championship bout

* Boxing's first "Fight of the Century"

* In training photos a few months prior




The front page of the sport's section (page 7) has a headline: "Jeffries Stops Heavy Training Stunts to Give Finny Tribe A Workoutl In Fine Condition" with... See More  

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177569

Boxing... James J. Jeffries and John A. Johnson...

Item #177569

July 09, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1910



The front page of this issue has a photo of "Harvard Makes a Clean Sweep".



This issue has photos of "James J. Jeffries and John A. Johnson" and there is an article of "Johnson Wins the Great Fight." There is also "A Recent Portrait of Mrs. Leslie Carter." There was a double page illustration of "The Lead... See More  

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177570

Boxing - Fight of the Century...

Item #177570

July 16, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1910



The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Late Chief Justice Fuller."



This issue has an illustration of "Lionization--Speculation --Perturbation" by J. Campbell Cory and there is a photo of "The End of the Fight of the Century", Jeffries and Johnson at Reno. There is also a photo of "The Many-Sided Wife of... See More  

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177622
Item #177622

September 16, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 16, 1911  The full color front cover is a baseball-themed print captioned: "IF" showing 3 men arguing over a 3-2 baseball game, presumably discussing "what if??"

The inside front page is: "One Of Europe's Prettiest Princesses", Princess Henry of Pless. Other photos within include:"Scenes in the National Shooting cont... See More  

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695079

Jack Johnson, boxing World Champion - cash bond refused...

Item #695079

November 09, 1912

THE ALBUQUERQUE MORNING JOURNAL, New Mexico, Nov. 9, 1912



* Jack Johnson - World Heavyweight Champ

* 1st Black American to hold title (1910)

* Locked up even though he offered to pay bail bond in cash




Page 3 has: "JACK JOHNSON LOCKED UP IN DEFAULT OF $30,000 BAIL," with related article which tells of his arrested for allegedly violating the Mann Act due to his supposed "infl... See More  

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177707

GEORGE BELLOWS Boxing Print...

First Harper's Weekly edited by Norman Hapgood....

Item #177707

August 16, 1913

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated August 16, 1913



Note: This issue does not have a color cover sheet - which is typical.



In this issue there is an illustration called "'The Only Trouble with Living in the Country is that You Never get the September Magazines Before the Middle of August" by Stuart Davis. There is also an article with photos called "The Vital Ne... See More  

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