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* 1st ever kidney transplant operation
* Surgery - Surgeon
* Ruth Tucker
This 52 page newspaper has a small, somewhat discrete one column headline on page 30: "KIDNEY TRANSPLANT REPORTED SUCCESS"
Tells of the very 1st Kidney transplant operation. Although a small inside page report, it is still a historic 1st re... See More $42.00
Tells of the game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees in which 11 home runs were hit setting a new MLB baseball record for most in a... See More $36.00
* Northwest Airlines
* Flight 2501 disaster (1st report)
* DC-4 airliner airplane
This 40+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "All 58 Aboard Lost Airliner Presumed Dead" "Vast Lake Michigan Hunt Fails to Turn Up a Clew" with smaller subheads. Reporting continues on page 6... See More $41.00
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good. $42.00
* Northwest Airlines
* Flight 2501 disaster
* DC-4 airliner airplane
This 32 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "WRECKED PLANE FOUND" with smaller subheads. (see)
Tells of the Northwest Airlines Flight 2501 DC-4 airplane disaster over Lake Michigan. At the time, it was the dea... See More $46.00
Tells of the 1950 World Cup soccer match between the United States and England. The U.S. pulled off one of the biggest upsets i... See More $64.00
* Bob Feller gets 200th win
* MLB baseball pitcher - Cleveland Indians
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "INDIANS SCORE, 5-3, AFTER 8-5 SETBACK" and "Feller Stops Tigers for His 200th Victory--Detroit Gets 3 in 9th to Win Opener"
Tells of Bob Feller's 200th win as a pitcher... See More $28.00
* Whitey Ford gets his very 1st victory in MLB
* New York Yankees
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 24:
* Yankees Check White Sox at Stadium on Berr's Two-Run Double in Seventh
with subheads that include: "FORD MOUND VICTOR FOR BOMBERS, 4 TO 3" "Yanks' Rookie Southpaw Gains First Trium... See More $47.00
* Bumper 8 rocket launch... V-2 & WAC Corporal
* Very 1st for Cape Canaveral in Florida
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"Rocket Zooms Up at 2,700 MPH" with photo of the takeoff (see photos).
This was the very 1st rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Florida. A historic ... See More $65.00
Also included is an article "They call it... Beefcake!" which includes many photos of Hollywood's handsome actors inc... See More $22.00
This was the 1st time Joe DiMaggio was ever benched due to poor performance. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Ot... See More $34.00
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DETROIT FREE PRESS - GRAPHIC, Detroit, MI, August 13, 1950. A great issue for framing and displaying!
$46.00
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 1, 1950 Page 24 has a 4 col. head at the top: "Hodges Hits 4 Homers as Dodgers Win" & a 2 line, 1 col. subhead: "Brooklyn Slugger Ties Major Mark" & "Hodges' Four Homers, Batting In Nine Run, Pace 19-3 Victory Over Braves". Full column summary and box score. Rag paper in nice condition.
$33.00
Tells of Brooklyn Dodgers star Gil Hodges hitting 4 home runs in one game. He also tied the major league record for total bases with 17.
Other news of the day throughout. Light br... See More $47.00
* Douglas DC-3 airplane disaster
* Utica, New York
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DC-3 CRASH KILLS 13, FIVE IN ONE FAMILY; 10 HURT NEAR UTICA" "Airliner, Carrying Holiday Passengers for Newark, Fails Soon After Takeoff" and more. (see) Report continues on page... See More $29.00
* Coshocton OH Ohio train wreck
* Spirit of St. Louis
* United States soldiers killed
This 26 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 2: "Flyer Rams Troop Train; 33 Killed" with related photos on the back page (pg. 26).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Some small binding holes ... See More $42.00
* Johnny Mize hits 3 home runs for 6th time (MLB record)
* New York Yankees
This 34 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 14: "Tigers Overcome 3 Mize Homers in Row to Top Yanks and Take First Place" with subheads that include: "Mize Drives In Six Runs" "He Breaks Own Major Record by Slamming T... See More $38.00
* Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize
* 1st negro winner
* Arab-Israeli mediator
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bunche of U.N. Is Selected For 1950 Nobel Peace Prize" with subhead: "Palestine Mediator's Award First to Negro...." with photo of Bunche.
Tells of the first negro to... See More $42.00
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Ezzard Charles
* Pre fight news
This 42 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 21:
* Louis Seeks to Regain Heavy Crown Against Charles Tonight
with subheads that include: "Browns Bomber 2 To 1 Favorite" and more.
Other news of the... See More $28.00
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Ezzard Charles wins
* From the city where it happened
This 64 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Charles Outpoints Louis In Bruising 15-Round Bout" and more. (see)
Much more on page 40 with headlines, nice photo and stats. (see p... See More $52.00
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DETROIT NEWS PICTORIAL, dated October 1, 1950. Photo below shows the nice front page/cover featuring the respective team captains of the Michigan and Michigan State football teams for 1950. Double-page centerfold (in color as well) has team photos of each school and is very nice! Binding holes at the top in the blank margin are barely noticeable, but do affect the MSU team photo inside just a bit.... See More
$23.00
$36.00
* Philadelphia Phillies win National League pennant
* The Whiz Kids
* MLB baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Sisler's Homer Gives Phillies First League Pennant In 35 Years".
Tells of the Philadelphia Phillies winning the National League pennant for the MLB baseball 1950 se... See More $26.00
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear and close cut along right margin with some text loss. $36.00
* Al Jolson death report & funeral
* "The Jazz Singer" fame
This 54 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 30 that include: "THOUSANDS MOURN JOLSON ON COAST", "Jessel in Tribute at Temple in Hollywood Calls Singer Inspiration to U.S. Jewry". Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news of the day throughou... See More $50.00
1st report on the death of this famous professional wrestler from the 1930's.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More $35.00
* Grover Cleveland Alexander death
* Philadelphia Phillies - Chicago Cubs
This 50+ page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport''s section: "'Old Pete' Alexander, Baseball Great, Dies" with caption: "Game Ends At 63"
Tells of the death of famous major league baseball star Grover Cleveland... See More $47.00
* 1st ever jet airplane fight
* United States Air Force
* Korean war
This 68 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "379 U.S. PLANES RIP FOE'S NEW CAPITAL BELOW MANCHURIA", "Red Lose 1st Jet Fight" and more.
Also a two column headline on the ftpg: "U. S. Airmen View Battle of Jets ... See More $40.00
* Mount Moran, Wyoming
* Airplane crash disaster
* New Tribes Mission
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "PLANE CARRYING 24 HITS WYOMING PEAK" "Craft Owned by a California Mission Was Taking Group of its Members to Montana"
Tells of the C-47 cargo airplane crash on Mo... See More $28.00
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 25, 1950
* Long Island Railroad (LIRR)
* re. Kew Gardens, Queens train wreck
* In a New York City paper
This 30 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "DEWEY DEMANDS L. I. TRUSTEES QUIT OR FIGHT IN COURT" with subheads that include: "Wreck Laid To 60 M.P.H." and more. Related photo on the back page.
Other ... See More $27.00
* Army Is 3-Touchdown Favorite Over Navy in Classic at Philadelphia Today
with subheads and photos of each team. (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
This game is considered one the greatest upsets in college football history.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag editio... See More $35.00
* Navy Midshipmen upsets Army Cadets
* NCAA college football
This 100+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section: "NAVY UPSETS ARMY, 14-2, ENDING CADET 28-GAME STREAK" with subheads and nice action photo. (see)
Much more on page 3 of the sport's section with headlines, photos and stats. (See... See More $95.00
* Vic Janowicz wins Heisman Trophy
* NCAA college football
* Ohio State Buckeyes
This 44 page newspaper has a three column photo of Vic Janowicz receiving the Heisman Trophy with brief text (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear with small binding holes along spine, otherwise in good condition... See More $38.00
* Sardar Patel death (1st report with photo)
* Leader in India
This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "SARDAR PATEL, 75, IS DEAD IN BOMBAY", "Deputy Prime Minister Called Nation's 'Strong Man'--Was Associate of Ghandhi" with smaller subheads and photo. Early, same day report on the death of India lead... See More $52.00
* Booneville MS Mississippi
* National Guard Armory
* Explosion disaster
This 60+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "BLAST FATAL TO SIX IN GUARD ARMORY" "4 More Die After Explosion in Mississippi, 4 Injured--Gasoline Blamed"
Tells of Booneville MS National Guard Armory explo... See More $32.00
* Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football championship title game
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 16: "Browns Win Pro Football Title on Groza's Field Goal in Final 20 Seconds" with subheads that include: "CLEVELAND DOWNS LOS ANGELES, 30-28" and more with photo and stats... See More $48.00
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* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears
* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners
* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that include:
* Bowl Games Provide A Fi... See More $32.00
* Avro Canada jetliner
* 1st commercial airplane flight
* Altitude record
This 52 page newspaper has somewhat discrete one column headline near the bottom of the front page:
* Flight From Chicago Made in 102 Minutes
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More $32.00
* Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)
This 48 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 33: "Charles Favored to Defeat Oma in Title Fight Tonight" with subheads and tale of the tape. (see)
Nice to have from the city where it happened.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition i... See More $30.00
* Mel Ott & Jimmie Foxx
* Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 17:"Ott, Foxx Named to Hall of Fame By Baseball Writers' Association" "Ex-Giant Outfielder and Pilot Gets Niche at Cooperstown on 197 Votes--Former Athletics, Red Sox Slugger Draws 179" with phot... See More $40.00
* Don Gentile - American fighter plane ace killed
* Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.
Also one column headlines on the front that include: "2D ATOMIC BLAST ... See More $44.00
Also one column headlines on the front that include: "2D ATOMIC BLAST IN 24 HOURS JOLTS WIDE NEVADA AREA" "Flash Reaches 200 Miles" and more. Other news of the day th... See More $26.00
This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train 'The Broker' disaster at Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwi... See More $42.00
* Swedish actress Greta Garbo
* United States citizenship
This 20 page newspaper has a three column photo on page 15: "Greta Garbo Becomes an American Citizen" with little text (see photos). Tells of the famous Swedish actress becoming a official United States citizen.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition with some s... See More $46.00
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
This 56 page newspaper has a one column heading at the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (page 45):"'4 Horsemen'---Today and in the 1920's" with two group photos of the famed football players from Notre Dame (see photos).
Also on the sam... See More $44.00
1st kidney transplant operation...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 20, 1950 * 1st ever kidney transplant operation
* Surgery - Surgeon
* Ruth Tucker
This 52 page newspaper has a small, somewhat discrete one column headline on page 30: "KIDNEY TRANSPLANT REPORTED SUCCESS"
Tells of the very 1st Kidney transplant operation. Although a small inside page report, it is still a historic 1st re... See More $42.00
Most home runs in MLB game...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1950 This 30 page newspaper has various headlines on page 8 that include: "Yankees Lose" "Tigers Beat Bombers in 9th, 10-9, As 11 Homers Set Big League Mark" and more with box scores. (see)Tells of the game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees in which 11 home runs were hit setting a new MLB baseball record for most in a... See More $36.00
Flight 2501 airplane disaster...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 25, 1950 * Northwest Airlines
* Flight 2501 disaster (1st report)
* DC-4 airliner airplane
This 40+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "All 58 Aboard Lost Airliner Presumed Dead" "Vast Lake Michigan Hunt Fails to Turn Up a Clew" with smaller subheads. Reporting continues on page 6... See More $41.00
Korean War begins...
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THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 26, 1950 This 50 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "NORTH KOREAN DRIVE IS REPORTED HALTED" with subhead and related photo. (see) This was actually the start of the Korean War which would last for more than 3 years.Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good. $42.00
Flight 2501 airplane disaster...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 26, 1950 * Northwest Airlines
* Flight 2501 disaster
* DC-4 airliner airplane
This 32 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "WRECKED PLANE FOUND" with smaller subheads. (see)
Tells of the Northwest Airlines Flight 2501 DC-4 airplane disaster over Lake Michigan. At the time, it was the dea... See More $46.00
The Miracle on Grass in 1950....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 30, 1950 This 46 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 30: "U. S. Upsets England in World Soccer Tourney" with subheads that include: "SOUZA'S GOAL BEATS BRITISH ELEVEN, 1-0" and more. (see)Tells of the 1950 World Cup soccer match between the United States and England. The U.S. pulled off one of the biggest upsets i... See More $64.00
Bob Feller gets 200th win...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 3, 1950 * Bob Feller gets 200th win
* MLB baseball pitcher - Cleveland Indians
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "INDIANS SCORE, 5-3, AFTER 8-5 SETBACK" and "Feller Stops Tigers for His 200th Victory--Detroit Gets 3 in 9th to Win Opener"
Tells of Bob Feller's 200th win as a pitcher... See More $28.00
Whitey Ford's first Major League win...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, dated July 18, 1950. The sports section contains coverage of Whitey Ford's first Major League win: banner head on pg. 24: "Yankees Check White Sox at Stadium on Berra's Two run Double in Seventh", with a photo. Wonderful to have this report in a New York paper. The issue is complete, and is in good condition (see photos), although it is semi-loose at... See More
$60.00
Whitey Ford gets 1st victory in MLB...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 18, 1950 * Whitey Ford gets his very 1st victory in MLB
* New York Yankees
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 24:
* Yankees Check White Sox at Stadium on Berr's Two-Run Double in Seventh
with subheads that include: "FORD MOUND VICTOR FOR BOMBERS, 4 TO 3" "Yanks' Rookie Southpaw Gains First Trium... See More $47.00
1st Cape Canaveral launch...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 25, 1950 * Bumper 8 rocket launch... V-2 & WAC Corporal
* Very 1st for Cape Canaveral in Florida
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"Rocket Zooms Up at 2,700 MPH" with photo of the takeoff (see photos).
This was the very 1st rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Florida. A historic ... See More $65.00
Luckiest cats... Hollywood's 'beefcakes'...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, July 30, 1950 The front of this issue contains a photo of three cats with an inside article entitled "Are These the World's Luckiest Cats?" These cats all had large inheritances willed to them.Also included is an article "They call it... Beefcake!" which includes many photos of Hollywood's handsome actors inc... See More $22.00
Joe DiMaggio is benched for 1st time....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1950 This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 16: "Yanks and Giants Triumph" with subheads that include: "Yanks Bench DiMaggio, Stagger To 7-6 Victory Over Athletics" and more with photo of the game.This was the 1st time Joe DiMaggio was ever benched due to poor performance. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Ot... See More $34.00
$46.00
Gil Hodges 4 home runs in 1 game....
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 1, 1950 This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 22 that include: "Hodges Blasts 4 Home Runs in One Game" with box scores. (see) Tells of Brooklyn Dodgers star Gil Hodges hitting 4 home runs in one game. He also tied the major league record for total bases with 17.
Other news of the day throughout. Light br... See More $47.00
DC-3 Utica, New York airplane crash...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 5, 1950 * Douglas DC-3 airplane disaster
* Utica, New York
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DC-3 CRASH KILLS 13, FIVE IN ONE FAMILY; 10 HURT NEAR UTICA" "Airliner, Carrying Holiday Passengers for Newark, Fails Soon After Takeoff" and more. (see) Report continues on page... See More $29.00
Joe Dimaggio 1951...
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SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Mass., September 11, 1950.
* Joe DiMaggio
* Yankee Clipper
* 3 Home Run Game
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 12: "DiMaggio Belts Three Home Runs As Yanks Beat Nats; Tigers Split" with subheads that include: "Clipper's Great Showing Beats Senators, 8-1; Raschi Captures 19th" Other news of th
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$32.00
* Joe DiMaggio
* Yankee Clipper
* 3 Home Run Game
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 12: "DiMaggio Belts Three Home Runs As Yanks Beat Nats; Tigers Split" with subheads that include: "Clipper's Great Showing Beats Senators, 8-1; Raschi Captures 19th" Other news of th
Coshocton train wreck...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 12, 1950* Coshocton OH Ohio train wreck
* Spirit of St. Louis
* United States soldiers killed
This 26 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 2: "Flyer Rams Troop Train; 33 Killed" with related photos on the back page (pg. 26).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Some small binding holes ... See More $42.00
Johnny Mize 3 HRs for 6th time...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 16, 1950 * Johnny Mize hits 3 home runs for 6th time (MLB record)
* New York Yankees
This 34 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 14: "Tigers Overcome 3 Mize Homers in Row to Top Yanks and Take First Place" with subheads that include: "Mize Drives In Six Runs" "He Breaks Own Major Record by Slamming T... See More $38.00
Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 23, 1950* Ralph Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize
* 1st negro winner
* Arab-Israeli mediator
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bunche of U.N. Is Selected For 1950 Nobel Peace Prize" with subhead: "Palestine Mediator's Award First to Negro...." with photo of Bunche.
Tells of the first negro to... See More $42.00
Joe Louis...
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THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated September 27, 1950.* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Ezzard Charles
* Pre fight news
This 42 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 21:
* Louis Seeks to Regain Heavy Crown Against Charles Tonight
with subheads that include: "Browns Bomber 2 To 1 Favorite" and more.
Other news of the... See More $28.00
Joe Louis...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 28, 1950* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Ezzard Charles wins
* From the city where it happened
This 64 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Charles Outpoints Louis In Bruising 15-Round Bout" and more. (see)
Much more on page 40 with headlines, nice photo and stats. (see p... See More $52.00
Phillies Heading To The Series...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, October 2, 1950, from Detroit, Michigan. "Sislers'
Big Homer Makes Roberts Hero, Too" is the headline on the Sports page
along with "Yankees 1-2 Favorites Over Phillies". Also includes several
photos. This is the full issue and and is in good condition. See photos
for full details.
$36.00
Philadelphia Phillies in 1950 pennant...
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TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, October 2, 1950 * Philadelphia Phillies win National League pennant
* The Whiz Kids
* MLB baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Sisler's Homer Gives Phillies First League Pennant In 35 Years".
Tells of the Philadelphia Phillies winning the National League pennant for the MLB baseball 1950 se... See More $26.00
1950 World Series of baseball....
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 7, 1950 This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "See N.Y. Yankees As Winner in 4 Straight Games Over the Phillies"Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear and close cut along right margin with some text loss. $36.00
Al Jolson's death in 1950....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1950* Al Jolson death report & funeral
* "The Jazz Singer" fame
This 54 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 30 that include: "THOUSANDS MOURN JOLSON ON COAST", "Jessel in Tribute at Temple in Hollywood Calls Singer Inspiration to U.S. Jewry". Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news of the day throughou... See More $50.00
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MORNING CALL, Nov. 2, 1950 Two line, three column head near bottom: "George Bernard Shaw Succumbs at 94; One of History's Greatest Dramatists" plus one column photo of him. Front page only.
$23.00
Danno O'Mahoney death...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1950 This 34 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 20: "DANNO O'MAHONEY DIES", "Auto Accident Injuries Fatal to Irish Wrestling Star"1st report on the death of this famous professional wrestler from the 1930's.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More $35.00
Grover Cleveland Alexander death...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 5, 1950 * Grover Cleveland Alexander death
* Philadelphia Phillies - Chicago Cubs
This 50+ page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport''s section: "'Old Pete' Alexander, Baseball Great, Dies" with caption: "Game Ends At 63"
Tells of the death of famous major league baseball star Grover Cleveland... See More $47.00
1st ever jet airplane fight....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 9, 1950 * 1st ever jet airplane fight
* United States Air Force
* Korean war
This 68 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "379 U.S. PLANES RIP FOE'S NEW CAPITAL BELOW MANCHURIA", "Red Lose 1st Jet Fight" and more.
Also a two column headline on the ftpg: "U. S. Airmen View Battle of Jets ... See More $40.00
Mount Moran WY airplane crash...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 22, 1950 * Mount Moran, Wyoming
* Airplane crash disaster
* New Tribes Mission
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "PLANE CARRYING 24 HITS WYOMING PEAK" "Craft Owned by a California Mission Was Taking Group of its Members to Montana"
Tells of the C-47 cargo airplane crash on Mo... See More $28.00
* Long Island Railroad (LIRR)
* re. Kew Gardens, Queens train wreck
* In a New York City paper
This 30 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "DEWEY DEMANDS L. I. TRUSTEES QUIT OR FIGHT IN COURT" with subheads that include: "Wreck Laid To 60 M.P.H." and more. Related photo on the back page.
Other ... See More $27.00
Navy upsets Army...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 2, 1950 This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 9:* Army Is 3-Touchdown Favorite Over Navy in Classic at Philadelphia Today
with subheads and photos of each team. (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
This game is considered one the greatest upsets in college football history.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag editio... See More $35.00
Navy upsets Army....
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 3, 1950* Navy Midshipmen upsets Army Cadets
* NCAA college football
This 100+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section: "NAVY UPSETS ARMY, 14-2, ENDING CADET 28-GAME STREAK" with subheads and nice action photo. (see)
Much more on page 3 of the sport's section with headlines, photos and stats. (See... See More $95.00
Vic Janowicz wins Heisman Trophy...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 13, 1950 * Vic Janowicz wins Heisman Trophy
* NCAA college football
* Ohio State Buckeyes
This 44 page newspaper has a three column photo of Vic Janowicz receiving the Heisman Trophy with brief text (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear with small binding holes along spine, otherwise in good condition... See More $38.00
The death of Vallabhbhai Patel...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1950* Sardar Patel death (1st report with photo)
* Leader in India
This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "SARDAR PATEL, 75, IS DEAD IN BOMBAY", "Deputy Prime Minister Called Nation's 'Strong Man'--Was Associate of Ghandhi" with smaller subheads and photo. Early, same day report on the death of India lead... See More $52.00
Booneville MS armory explosion...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 24, 1950 * Booneville MS Mississippi
* National Guard Armory
* Explosion disaster
This 60+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "BLAST FATAL TO SIX IN GUARD ARMORY" "4 More Die After Explosion in Mississippi, 4 Injured--Gasoline Blamed"
Tells of Booneville MS National Guard Armory explo... See More $32.00
Cleveland Browns win pro title...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 25, 1950 * Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football championship title game
This 32 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 16: "Browns Win Pro Football Title on Groza's Field Goal in Final 20 Seconds" with subheads that include: "CLEVELAND DOWNS LOS ANGELES, 30-28" and more with photo and stats... See More $48.00
Korean War Era issue...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, 1951, from New York, New York . A complete
and original issue from the heart of the Korean War, with front page
news coverage of the war (war headlines). Each issue varies, but
will be similar in look and condition to the one shown in the image,
but actual dates will vary. If you need a specific date, please
contact us for a price quote and availability.
... See More
$26.00
Korean War Era issue...
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The Korean War, 1950-1953, from various titles. A complete
and original issue from the heart of the Korean War, with front page
news coverage of the war (war headlines). Each issue varies, but
will be similar in look and condition to the one shown in the image,
but actual dates will vary. All issues are complete and in very good condition.
$7.00
Michigan Rose Bowl in 1951
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THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears
* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners
* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that include:
* Bowl Games Provide A Fi... See More $32.00
First Commercial Air Flight...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 11, 1951 * Avro Canada jetliner
* 1st commercial airplane flight
* Altitude record
This 52 page newspaper has somewhat discrete one column headline near the bottom of the front page:
* Flight From Chicago Made in 102 Minutes
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Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 12, 1951* Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)
This 48 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 33: "Charles Favored to Defeat Oma in Title Fight Tonight" with subheads and tale of the tape. (see)
Nice to have from the city where it happened.
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Mel Ott & Jimmie Foxx...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1951 * Mel Ott & Jimmie Foxx
* Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 17:"Ott, Foxx Named to Hall of Fame By Baseball Writers' Association" "Ex-Giant Outfielder and Pilot Gets Niche at Cooperstown on 197 Votes--Former Athletics, Red Sox Slugger Draws 179" with phot... See More $40.00
Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951 * Don Gentile - American fighter plane ace killed
* Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.
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Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951 This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo. Also one column headlines on the front that include: "2D ATOMIC BLAST IN 24 HOURS JOLTS WIDE NEVADA AREA" "Flash Reaches 200 Miles" and more. Other news of the day th... See More $26.00
Woodbridge NJ train disaster....
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 7, 1951 This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TOLL IN N. J. TRAIN WRECK NOW 82 DEAD AND ABOUT 500 INJURED" with subheads. (see)'This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train 'The Broker' disaster at Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwi... See More $42.00
Greta Garbo becomes U.S. citizen...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 10, 1951* Swedish actress Greta Garbo
* United States citizenship
This 20 page newspaper has a three column photo on page 15: "Greta Garbo Becomes an American Citizen" with little text (see photos). Tells of the famous Swedish actress becoming a official United States citizen.
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The Four Horsemen in 1951...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 14, 1951* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
This 56 page newspaper has a one column heading at the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (page 45):"'4 Horsemen'---Today and in the 1920's" with two group photos of the famed football players from Notre Dame (see photos).
Also on the sam... See More $44.00
