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566582

Sugar Ray...

Item #566582

November 22, 1982

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 22, 1982



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Sugar Ray



The fro... See More  

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566579

Steve Spurrier wins Heisman trophy...

Item #566579

November 23, 1966

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1966



* Steve Spurrier wins Heisman

* Florida Gators

* NCAA college football



This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 29: "Heisman Trophy Goes To Florida's Spurrier" with related photo. (see)



Tells of the now famous college football coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks winning the Heisman Trophy as a pla... See More  

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566578

Cassius Clay... Muhammad Ali....

Item #566578

November 23, 1965

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1965 



* Cassius Clay  

* Muhammad Ali 

* Floyd Patterson

* Heavyweight boxing title fight
 



This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Clay Wins on TKO in 12th" with subheads and action photo. (see)



Also a nice banner headline on page 34 reads: "Clay Keeps Heavyweight T... See More  

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566565

Israel hits 1,000,000 population...

Item #566565

November 21, 1949

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 21, 1949



* State of Israel hits 1,000,0000

* Jewish - Jews - Judaica




This 46 page newspaper has a somewhat discrete one column headline on page 5: "Israel Jewish Population Increases to 1,000,000".



Tells of the population of the newly acquired Jewish state hitting the one million mark. Although a small report, it is still a 1st report.



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566542

Chuck Klein & Jimmie Foxx MVPs....

Item #566542

October 19, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1932  This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 23:



* Two Philadelphia Players Judged Most Valuable in Major Leagues During 1932



with subheads that include: "KLEIN AND FOXX WIN PLAYER AWARDS" "Gehrig Again Runner-Up" and more with photos of Klein and Foxx. (see)



Tells of Jimmie Foxx and Chuck Klein winning the MVP award ... See More  

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566520

Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP....

Item #566520

November 16, 1966

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 16, 1966 



* Roberto Clemente wins NL MVP award 

* Pittsburgh Pirates 



This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5:

"National League MVP Awarded To Clemente"



Tells of Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente winning the National League Most Valuable Player award for the 1966 baseball season.



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566519

Sandy Koufax announces retirement...

Item #566519

November 19, 1966

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, November 19, 1966  This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Alston Sad About Sandy But Is Not Pessimistic".  Tells of Sandy Koufax announcing his retirement due to arthritis in his left elbow.



Other news of the day. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.

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566509

German battleship Tirpitz sunk...

Item #566509

November 14, 1944

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, November 13 & 14, 1944 



* German Battleship Tirpitz sunk 

* British Royal Navy and Air Force 



The November 13th issue has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Tirpitz Hit Again By Earthquake RAF Bombs" which is a early report of the initial attack. (see)



The November 14th issue has a two column headline on th... See More  

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566504

Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....

Item #566504

August 06, 1970

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 6, 1970



* Charles Manson murder trial

* Actress Sharon Tate

* Court room antics




This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson 'Girls' Employ New Tactic For Mistrial".



See photos for text.



Other news of the day throughout. Some tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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566503

Watts riots in California...

Item #566503

August 13, 1965

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 13, 1965  This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "News Reporter Has Chance To View Riot From Inside". Tells of the Watts riots in Los Angeles California. Other news of the day.



Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

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566497

Green Bay Packers in 1940....

Item #566497

November 18, 1940

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 18, 1940



* Green Bay Packers

* 1st to travel by airplane

* NFL football




This 38 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 24: "Early Touchdown by Giants Defeats Packers" with subheads, photo and stats. (see photos)



Though not mentioned in the reporting of this game, this was the very first time a professional football team tr... See More  

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566490

KKK march on Washington DC....

Item #566490

August 10, 1925

THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 10, 1925



* Ku Klux Klan - KKK

* March of the nation's capital



This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* 200 Join Klan As Fiery Cross Lights Capital

* Pickpockets in Hoods of Order Reap Harvest as Thousands Witness Ceremony on the Potomac



Tells of the Ku Klux Klan march on Washington D.C.



Other news of the day. Usual browning w... See More  

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566487

Ted Williams last game with Home Run...

Item #566487

September 29, 1960

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, September 29, 1960  This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14 (sport's page): "Williams Retires On a High Note" with caption: "Homer Last Time at Bat" with nice related photo and career stats. Tells of the last game played by the great Ted Williams in which he hit a home run in his final career at bat. Other news of the d... See More  

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566477

Joe DiMaggio hits 3 Home Runs in a Row...

Item #566477

June 14, 1937

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 14, 1937  This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 15 that include: "DiMaggio Smashes 3 Homers in Nightcap, Which Is Called to Make Train..." and more with box scores. Nice to have in this NYC title.



Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.

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566459

Franklin D. Roosevelt...

Item #566459

June 17, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 17, 1935



* Franklin D. Roosevelt

* New Deal - Congress




This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "PRESIDENT SETS UP NEW NRA AND PICKS STAFF TO RUN IT; $300,000,000 WHITE COLLAR AID" with many subheads. Tells of congress accepting Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.



Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in... See More  

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566452

Adolph Hitler Gains total power in 1934....

Item #566452

August 18, 1934

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, New York, August 18, 1934 

 

* Adolph Hitler gains total supremacy   

* Dictator power - wants more
 



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:  "Hitler Asks Approval For Secession" and more. (see)



Other news of the day throughout.
 

Small library label within
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566450

Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse...

Item #566450

November 08, 1940

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, November 8, 1940 



* Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse (1st report)



This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 14): "$6,400,000 Bridge Falls" "Opened Last July; World's Third Longest". Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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566438

U.S. military newspaper in Japanese...

Item #566438

February 13, 1952

382d NEWS, a U.S. military newspaper done by the Information and Education Section of the "382nd General Hospital," Feb. 13, 1952 This is the "Japanese Edition" with all text in Japanese save for the masthead. Four pages, paper clipped together. Nice condition.

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566424

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig with opening day homers...

Item #566424

April 19, 1929

THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan dated April 19, 1929



* Babe Ruth

* Lou Gehrig

* Opening day home runs




This 72 page newspaper has two column column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (page 37):



* RUTH STAGES HIS OWN OPENING DAY

* Babe Crashes His First Homer of the Year in First Game




Tells of the Yankees opening day at Yankee Stadium for the year 1929 in whic... See More  

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566405

College football title argument in 1970...

Item #566405

January 02, 1970

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1970  This 38 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with heading: "Football Reigns Supreme on TV".



Page 39 has a nice banner headline: "Texas Conquers Notre Dame, 21-17" and more with photos..



Also, page 40 has a banner headline: " Penn State Turns Back Missouri, 10-3&... See More  

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566400

World Series Championship... Front page coverage...

Item #566400

October 03, 1934

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 3, 1934 



* St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers 

* MLB baseball World Series
 



This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CARDINALS LEAD, 8 TO 1; SIXTH INNING" with related photos, lineup and inning by inning reporting. More inside.



Other news of the day. Light browning ... See More  

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566394

Jewish Holocaust begins....

Item #566394

March 27, 1933

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 27, 1933



* Jewish boycott beginning

* Holocaust start



This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Beating of Jews In Germany Over, Is Report of Hull" with subheads and photo of Hermann Goering. (see photos) The headline suggests that the boycott on Jews was a one time thing and it was over with, when in fact
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566388

Printed in limited numbers...

Item #566388

May 12, 1942

THE STALKER, May 12, 1942 



* Rare United States Military issue 

* World War II 




This is a crudely done military newspaper from early in World War II, produced on a mimeograph machine. A single sheet measuring 8 1/2 by 13 inches.



Various war-related news with the back page taken up with a war-themed poem. Nice condition.... See More  

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566336

Nazi occupation of France complete....

Item #566336

November 12, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 12, 1942



* All of France under German control

* World War II - WWII

* Adolph Hitler - Nazis




This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "AXIS IN SOUTH FRANCE, FLEET'S FATE A MYSTERY" with subheads that include: "MARSEILLE TAKEN" "Nazis Overrun All France as Hitler Tears Up Armistice Pact" and more... See More  

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566335

1st Baseball Commissioner takes control...

Item #566335

November 13, 1920

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 13, 1920



* Kenesaw Mountain Landis

* 1st MLB baseball commissioner




This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* BASEBALL PEACE DECLARED; LANDIS NAMED DIRECTOR

* Chicago Jurist Is Appointed a One-Man Court of Last Resort for Major Leagues

* Landis Retains Old Post



and more with smaller subheads. Tells of the very 1st MLB ... See More  

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566328

Jim Marshall wrong way run....

Item #566328

October 26, 1964

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 26, 1964



* Jim Marshall runs the wrong way

* Minnesota Vikings

* NFL football




This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Vikings' Marshall Goofs" which reports various NFL games from the previous day with report of Jim Marshall's famous wrong way run. See photos for text.



Other news of the day thro... See More  

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566325

1954 Farmington WV mining disaster...

Item #566325

November 14, 1954

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 14, 1954 



* Farmington, West Virginia 

* Coal mine explosion disaster
 



This 40+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Fear 16 Killed in Coal Mine Blast in West Va." with subheads. (see)



Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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566282

Chicago Bears 30 game win streak ends...

Item #566282

November 06, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 6, 1933



* Chicago Bears 30 game win streak ends

* Bronko Nagurski

* NFL football




This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25: "Boston Checks Chicago Bears' Air Attack To Topple Unbeaten Pro Champions, 10-0" with lineups. (see photos)



Tells of the 30 game unbeaten streak of the Chicago Bear coming to an end in a loss b... See More  

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566280

Ronald Reagan elected California governor...

Item #566280

November 09, 1966

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 9, 1966



* Ronald Reagan elected

* California governor




This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Ronald Reagan In Easy Win Over Democrat Opponent". Tells of the election of Ronald Reagan as the new governor of California.



Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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566256

"Pitt's Defense Buries 'Em"...

Item #566256

November 08, 1982

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 8, 1982



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* "Pitt's Defense ... See More  

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566254

Jeff Reardon...

Item #566254

June 08, 1992

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1992



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Jeff Reardon



The front... See More  

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566253

Terry Porter...

Item #566253

June 01, 1992

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 1, 1992



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Terry Porter



The front... See More  

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566252

Lenny Harris...

Item #566252

May 25, 1992

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 25, 1992



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Lenny Harris



The front... See More  

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566251

Clyde Drexler...

Item #566251

May 18, 1992

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 18, 1992



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Clyde Drexler



The fron... See More  

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566250

Tony Gwynn...

Item #566250

May 11, 1992

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 11, 1992



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Tony Gwynn



The front p... See More  

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566249

Barry Bonds... Michael Jordan in ad...

Item #566249

May 04, 1992

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 4, 1992



Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.



* Barry Bonds



The front p... See More  

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566238

New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...

Item #566238

October 10, 1921

FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 10, 1921



* New York Yankees 1st World Series

* NY Giants




This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "YANKEES PASS GIANTS IN FOURTH".



Rare to see such a nice front page headline like this especially as the gamer was in progress at time of publication.



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning wi... See More  

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566233

Charles Manson Murders...

Item #566233

December 04, 1969

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 4, 1969



* Charles Manson

* Manson & 4 others arrested for murder




This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "Hippie Leader Key Figure".



Tells of the arrests of the murderers of  Sharon Tate and rest.



Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.



wiki
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566232

Newark NY race riots....

Item #566232

July 16, 1967

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 16, 1967



* Newark New Jersey NJ riots



This 88 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Newark Violence Hits New Areas" with related photo. (see photos)



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.



wikipedia notes: The unrest came to a head when two white Newark policemen arr... See More  

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566230

Pancho Villa surrenders...

Item #566230

July 30, 1920

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, July 30, 1920 



* Francisco 'Pancho' Villa surrendering 

* Mexican rebel bandit 




This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "VILLA YIELDING TO QUIET MEXICO" "Notorious Leader Says He Is Surrendering Because Country Needs Peace for Reconstruction"



Tells of the impending surrender of t... See More  

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566212

San Francisco Giants are born...

Item #566212

August 20, 1957

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 20, 1957



* San Francisco Giants are born

* New York to West Coast

* MLB baseball




This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "N. Y. GIANTS DECIDE TO RELOCATE FRANCHISE IN SAN FRANCISCO" with smaller subheads. (see photos)



Tells of the official decision to move the New York Giants to San Francisco fo... See More  

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566208

Mummies uncovered in Egypt....

Item #566208

July 10, 1938

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 10, 1938  This 30+ page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "20,000 Mummies Unearthed in Egyptian City of the Dead" "Burial Ground Cut from Rock Covers Acres; Valuable Inscriptions Adorn Walls".

See photos for complete text.



Other new s of the day including reporting on Howard Hughes' a... See More  

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566196

1st Dole air race in 1927....

Item #566196

August 16, 1927

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 16, 1927



* 1st Dole Air Race

* Early aviation - airplanes

* Woolaroc - Art Goebel



This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Nine Planes at Starting Line For U. S. - Hawaiian Flight; Aviators Await Fog Lifting" with subheads. (see photos) Tells of the very 1st Dole Air Race from Oakland Ca to the Hawaiian Island... See More  

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566176

Benito Mussolini speech.....

Item #566176

November 02, 1936

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1936



* Benito Mussolini speech

* Italy & Germany like an "Axis"




This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:



* MUSSOLINI URGES PARIS AND LONDON TO ENTER ACCORD

* Warns Britain He Will Fight Any Move to Take His Rights in the Mediterranean




and more. (see) Tells of a speech given by Benito Mussolini where... See More  

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566172

Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD passes...

Item #566172

November 01, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 1, 1943



* Quarterback Sammy Baugh 6 TD's

* Washington Redskins

* NFL football




This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "BAUGH PASSES SINK BROOKLYN, 48 TO 10", "Redskins' Star Hurls Six for Touchdowns, New Record..." with smaller subheads, lineup and stats of the game. (see photos)



Tells of Washington Reds... See More  

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566171

1972 Chicago commuter rail crash....

Item #566171

October 31, 1972

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 31, 1972



* 1972 Chicago commuter rail crash (1st report)



This 24 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 3: "Chicago rail Tragedy kills 44" with caption: "Passengers tell of crash horror". Tells of the Chicago commuter rail crash. See photos for text.



Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spin... See More  

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566161

Diamond Jim Brady...

Item #566161

June 14, 1914

THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE'S GOTHAM WEEKLY GAZETTE, June 14, 1914 



* Diamond Jim Brady



A small 4 page weekly with small news tidbits & a full bkpg. cartoon: "Dose Rottencommon Kids" (see), with a brief front page item: "Diamond Jim Brady who was on the ailing list last week is reported as some better at this writing." Irregular at the spine, 8 by 11 inches, nice.... See More  

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566155

A record of the construction of the Panama Canal...

Item #566155

January 01, 1914

CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1914  This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting  newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achiev... See More  

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$21.00
566131

RMS Mauretania launched....

Item #566131

July 29, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 29, 1938  This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6 that include: "NEW MAURETANIA SLIDES INTO WATER" "100,000 Sees the 34,000-Ton Liner Named by Wife of Cunard White Star Head" and more with relate photo. (see)



Tells of the launch of the RMS Mauretania which was the first Ocean Liner under the newly formed Cunard White... See More  

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$36.00
566085

1955 World Series...

Item #566085

October 04, 1955

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 4, 1955 



* Brooklyn Dodgers 

* New York Yankees 



This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 21: "Yanks Fall Like Bomb on Bums, Score 5 in First Inning to Win, 5-1, and Even Series" and other related headlines with photos and box scores. (see)



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in goo... See More  

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$28.00
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