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Note: this issue sold in auction for over $3000 in November, 2008.
The article is titled: "Cricket" which contains within a subtitle reading: "Laws of the Game" which takes the majo... See More $2,600.00
* Jim Thorpe wins decathlon gold w/ photo
* 1912 Stockholm, Sweden Olympics
* Best title for have in ?
Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incredible athlet... See More $635.00
* Jim Thorpe wins pentathlon gold
* 1912 Stockholm, Sweden Olympics
* Best title to have this in ?
Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incredible athletic prowes... See More $525.00
This is one of the more notable of all World Series contests ever played, as several of the Chicago players were charged with "fixing" the Series to allow the Cincinnati Reds to win, which indeed they did.
The photos below show the... See More $455.00
* Babe Ruth makes his MLB debut
* Boston Red Sox
On page 5 at the top of the first column under "Baseball" are one column heads marking the major league debut of Babe Ruth with the Boston Red Sox. The heads include:
* Leonard To Rescue
* Saves Game For Red Sox
* Naps Tie Score In Seventh
* Ruth Doe... See More $395.00
* Jim Thorpe wins Olympic gold at Stockholm games
* Carlisle Industrial Indian School student : in a Carlisle newspaper
Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incre... See More $370.00
* Knute Rockne becomes ND coach (1st report) (Very rare)
* Notre Dame fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
Here is probably what may be the holy grail of Notre Dame football reporting. This 22 page newspaper has small one column headlines near the bottom of page 12: "NEW NOTRE DAME COACH" "Rockne Appoi... See More $350.00
* Displayable Babe Ruth magazine
* New York Yankees
Fine pictorial published by The New York Times, this issue has a terrific front page photo of Babe Ruth in his baseball undershirt and Yankee pinstripe pants, with a caption that reads: "Babe's Mighty Bat Once More Swings Into Action. Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees... See More $340.00
This is a singlesheet issue measuring approximate... See More $325.00
1). The game in which Joe DiMaggio got his first hit in his 56 game hitting streak.
2). Joe DiMaggio breaking the previous hitting streak record.
3). Joe DiMaggio hitting in his 56th consecutive game.
4). Joe DiMaggio failing to hit in the 57th consecutive game.
More specifically the is... See More $315.00
* Army vs. Notre Dame college football
* Coach Knute Rockne
* 'Win one for the Gipper' fame
This 22 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "NOTRE DAME IN TIE AT END OF 3D" with subheads: "ARMY TEAM FIRST TO SCORE; 85,000 FANS AT BATTLE" "Funble Costs Irish Eleven Chance To Score--Slagle Help... See More $300.00
* NFL established (historic item)
* Jim Thorpe as President
Page 21 contains a very significant--albeit modestly presented--report on the founding of the NFL, headed: "Thorpe Made President" "Famous Indian Athlete Elected Head Of Pro Football Association". The report is datelined "Canton, Ohio, Sept. 18", ... See More $290.00
* New York Yankees
* 1st ever World Series game
* Great issue for display
This 16 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "YANKS WIN FIRST BATTLE" with subheads that include: "Ruth's Rap Nets First Run" and more. (see)
This is actually the New York Yankees very first World Series... See More $280.00
* Ted Williams Boston Red Sox
* .400+ batting average end of season
* MLB baseball - Boston newspaper
This is one of the best newspapers to have announcing Ted Williams ending the baseball season above .400, the last major league to do so. The sports page actually has two items noting the achievement, one headed: "Williams Clos... See More $275.00
* Babe Ruth death (1st report)
* Great headline w/ photo for display
* One of the best we have seen
Above the masthead on the front page is a bold banner headline: "DEATH TAKES 'BABE' RUTH" and beneath the masthead is photo of him at Yankee Stadium just 2 months prior when his number was officially ret... See More $268.00
* Thomas Paine
* Original revolutionary war from America... Rare title
The front page has a "system of regulations" adopted by the "Officers of the Line and Staff in the Western Department" taking all of the last column and much of a column on page 2.
Page 2 h... See More $265.00
* Joseph Galloway...
* General William Howe...
* Thomas Paine...
One-third of the front page has reports from the Penna. General Assembly, with a prefacing note signed in type by Thomas Paine, who was the Clerk of the General Assembly at that time.
There is a similar note signed by Thomas Paine on pg. 2 as well. Half ... See More $258.00
Inside has a great baseball print being a double-page centerfold: "Thrown Out At Second." which is a view of most of the infield showing an infielder receiving a throw from the catcher (see). One of the best baseball prints to appear in this title. The print, including the margins, measures 16 by 20 inches.
There is a related article on... See More $250.00
The full ftpg. is a Zogbaum print: "Mars & Venus at Fortress Monroe". A full page has many scenes of Castine captioned: "An Old Maine; Seaport". Another full page has 6 prints of: "The Annual Meet of the American Canoe Association".
But by far the best print in this issue is the terrific double page centerfold ca... See More $248.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $125.00
* One of the very best baseball prints to be had (19th century)
* Great for display
The full front page is a Zogbaum print: "Mars & Venus at Fortress Monroe". A full page has many scenes of Castine captioned: "An Old Maine; Seaport". Another full page has 6 prints of: "The Annual Meet of the American Canoe... See More $248.00
The entire front page is taken up with one of the best 19th century baseball prints to be found, showing a batter, catcher & umpire captioned: "A Ball Or A Strike--Which?" drawn by T. de Thurstrup.
There are also many other prints within this issue including a fullpg. with 6 vignettes: "View of Town & Country in Honduras'&q... See More $245.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $124.00
* Babe Ruth hits his final home runs
* 714th
* From the New York Yankees hometown newspaper
This 60+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport''s section: "Ruth Hits 3 Homers but Braves Lose, 11-7; Gets an Ovation From Fans in Pittsburgh".
This was Babe Ruth's last home runs of his career including t... See More $240.00
* Jim Thorpe welcome home
* Carlisle PA Pennsylvania paper
* 1912 Stockholm, Sweden Olympics
Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incredible athletic prowe... See More $240.00
Page 2 has an item noting: "...have an account from New York that 4000 troops lately embarked there, a second time, & were upon the point ... See More $239.00
Page 17 contains a rather short report headed: "Title For Commerce Nine" "Defeats commercial of Brooklyn, 6 to 5, for City Cham... See More $235.00
* Don Larsen's famous perfect game
* 1956 World Series original
* New York Yankeees
On the front page at the top of the first three columns is a 2 line, 3 column head about the perfect game thrown by Don Larsen of the Yankees in the 1956 World Series: "Larsen Has Perfect Game As Yankees Triu... See More $230.00
* Lou Gehrig ends baseball career
* Infantile Paralysis
* Best title to have this in
This 46 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 26:
* Gehrig's Career as Player Ended by Infantile Paralysis
& 1 col. subheads: "Activity Is Barred By Clinic's Report" "Gehrig Will Be Required Conserve Energy--He Take... See More $230.00
* Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
* First defeat : from city where it happened
This 22 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on page 14 reading: "18,930 See LaMotta Floor Robinson in Scoring Upset Victory" with subheads: "Defeat Is First for Ray in Career of 130 Bouts" "Bell Sav... See More $225.00
* 1st grand slam of golf achieved
* Golfer Bobby Jones - PGA
* Historic 1st report
The sports page has not only a nice banner headline on the remarkable golf achievement of Bobby Jones with: "Bobby Jones Swamps Gene Homans 8-7 To Gain Fourth Major Title" but it also includes a nice photo of him, above which is a heading: &... See More $225.00
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a fullpg: "Unveiling the Statue of Senator Hill... See More $222.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $112.00
* Great 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a full... See More $222.00
Many nice prints in this issue, but certainly the prime piece is the terrific full page baseball print by T. deThulstrup captioned: "The Winning Run--How Is It, Umpire?" being a dramatic print of a runner sliding into home plate showing the catcher, umpire and several players in the field (see). This is one of the best baseball prints to... See More $220.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $111.00
* Very early negro baseball game
* Post civil war era... Very rare item...
On the front page under "Base Ball" is a report: "A Novel Game in Philadelphia--A Negro Club in the Field--The White Club Victorious"
The report, datelined "Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 4", reads, in fu... See More $220.00
The sports page has a nice photo of Babe Ruth swinging, which is headed: "New Record for Ruth". In the various game reports is a paragraph... See More $220.00
* Rocky Marciano defeats Joe Louis
* Famous heavyweight boxing fight
* Louis' last professional match
* From the city where it happened
Page 12 has a banner headline: "Marciano Knocks Out Louis in Eighth Round of Heavyweight Fight in Garden" and one column subheads: "Ex-Champion Loses To Brockton Boxer" "Louis... See More $210.00
Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which... See More $205.00
Although there are many very nice prints within this complete, 16 page issue, by far the most desired is the very nice full page print by Winslow Homer titled: "Seesaw--Gloucester, Massachusetts" (see photo). This print is in excellent condition.
Also included in this issue is a nice fullpg. print: "The American Baseball Players in... See More $200.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $101.00
* 1956 World Series of baseball
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* Don Larsen's famous perfect game (historic) (1st report)
This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7: "Larsen Stands Alone In Baseball History" and "Brooklyn Stakes Series Hopes on Ebbets Field; Labine Selected to Hurl".
... See More $200.00
* Great color baseball print
Not only is this a rare edition, but the full ftpg. is a terrific color print showing a baseball game in progress, captioned: "At The Polo Grounds---A Base Hit." (see photos)
The back page is a great color print as well captioned: "The Electric Fountain in the Prospect ... See More $196.00
* Ted Williams famous year finishing .406 batting average
* Boston Red Sox - MLB baseball
Not only is is difficult to find reports on Ted Williams' season-ending .406 batting average--which has not been topped in 68 years--but when they are found they are typically very small, inconspicuous reports without headlines... See More $190.00
* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio" is introduced to the world
Page 18 of this newspaper contains the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their 2nd animated movie, following on the heals of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
T... See More $190.00
Establishing the rules of cricket... A premier report...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 28, 1789 Page 3 of this issue contains an exceedingly significant report which would be a cornerstone issue for any collection of early cricket memorabilia.Note: this issue sold in auction for over $3000 in November, 2008.
The article is titled: "Cricket" which contains within a subtitle reading: "Laws of the Game" which takes the majo... See More $2,600.00
Jim Thorpe... 1912 Olympics....
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VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1912 * Jim Thorpe wins decathlon gold w/ photo
* 1912 Stockholm, Sweden Olympics
* Best title for have in ?
Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incredible athlet... See More $635.00
Jim Thorpe wins Olympic gold... In a Carlisle newspaper...
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VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1912 * Jim Thorpe wins pentathlon gold
* 1912 Stockholm, Sweden Olympics
* Best title to have this in ?
Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incredible athletic prowes... See More $525.00
The Complete 1919 World Series... Series of the "Black Sox" scandal...
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SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, a set of nine consecutive and complete newspapers ranging from October 2 thru and including October 10, 1919.This is one of the more notable of all World Series contests ever played, as several of the Chicago players were charged with "fixing" the Series to allow the Cincinnati Reds to win, which indeed they did.
The photos below show the... See More $455.00
The National League is formed!
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THE NEW-YORK TIMES, Feb. 7, 1876
* National League of baseball is created
On pg. 2 under "Base-Ball" is a report (see the photos) about a meeting held in New York resulting in the establishment of the National League. The report begins: "A meeting of the managers of all the professional base-ball organizations in the country, excepting the Philadelphia Club
... See More
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* National League of baseball is created
On pg. 2 under "Base-Ball" is a report (see the photos) about a meeting held in New York resulting in the establishment of the National League. The report begins: "A meeting of the managers of all the professional base-ball organizations in the country, excepting the Philadelphia Club
BABE RUTH MAKES HIS MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT...
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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts MA, July 12, 1914 * Babe Ruth makes his MLB debut
* Boston Red Sox
On page 5 at the top of the first column under "Baseball" are one column heads marking the major league debut of Babe Ruth with the Boston Red Sox. The heads include:
* Leonard To Rescue
* Saves Game For Red Sox
* Naps Tie Score In Seventh
* Ruth Doe... See More $395.00
Jim Thorpe is the star of the Olympics...
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VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, July 12, 1912 * Jim Thorpe wins Olympic gold at Stockholm games
* Carlisle Industrial Indian School student : in a Carlisle newspaper
Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incre... See More $370.00
Knute Rockne named Notre Dame coach...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 21, 1918 * Knute Rockne becomes ND coach (1st report) (Very rare)
* Notre Dame fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
Here is probably what may be the holy grail of Notre Dame football reporting. This 22 page newspaper has small one column headlines near the bottom of page 12: "NEW NOTRE DAME COACH" "Rockne Appoi... See More $350.00
Babe Ruth on the cover...
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MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York City, New York, March 15, 1930* Displayable Babe Ruth magazine
* New York Yankees
Fine pictorial published by The New York Times, this issue has a terrific front page photo of Babe Ruth in his baseball undershirt and Yankee pinstripe pants, with a caption that reads: "Babe's Mighty Bat Once More Swings Into Action. Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees... See More $340.00
Capture of Pirate William Fly...
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The Post-Boy, London, England, August 18, 1726 The frontpage features a more detailed report (Boston, July 4) on the Elizabeth Snow, a mutiny and murder of the captain, the sailing, etc. This does mention Captain Fly by name and then goes on to mention his capture and jailing, and to be "'try'd' this day by a Court of Admiralty".This is a singlesheet issue measuring approximate... See More $325.00
Unrivaled quartet of issues on Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak...
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TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, set of 4 issues on Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak. The set includes:1). The game in which Joe DiMaggio got his first hit in his 56 game hitting streak.
2). Joe DiMaggio breaking the previous hitting streak record.
3). Joe DiMaggio hitting in his 56th consecutive game.
4). Joe DiMaggio failing to hit in the 57th consecutive game.
More specifically the is... See More $315.00
Win one for the Gipper game...
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THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 10, 1928* Army vs. Notre Dame college football
* Coach Knute Rockne
* 'Win one for the Gipper' fame
This 22 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "NOTRE DAME IN TIE AT END OF 3D" with subheads: "ARMY TEAM FIRST TO SCORE; 85,000 FANS AT BATTLE" "Funble Costs Irish Eleven Chance To Score--Slagle Help... See More $300.00
From Confederate New Orleans...
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SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 16, 1862 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city which surrendered without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New O... See More
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NFL established... Thorpe named president...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 19, 1920 * NFL established (historic item)
* Jim Thorpe as President
Page 21 contains a very significant--albeit modestly presented--report on the founding of the NFL, headed: "Thorpe Made President" "Famous Indian Athlete Elected Head Of Pro Football Association". The report is datelined "Canton, Ohio, Sept. 18", ... See More $290.00
New York Yankees 1st ever World Series game... Babe Ruth...
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FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 5, 1921 * New York Yankees
* 1st ever World Series game
* Great issue for display
This 16 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "YANKS WIN FIRST BATTLE" with subheads that include: "Ruth's Rap Nets First Run" and more. (see)
This is actually the New York Yankees very first World Series... See More $280.00
Ted Williams ends the season above 400... In a Boston newspaper...
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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, September 29, 1941* Ted Williams Boston Red Sox
* .400+ batting average end of season
* MLB baseball - Boston newspaper
This is one of the best newspapers to have announcing Ted Williams ending the baseball season above .400, the last major league to do so. The sports page actually has two items noting the achievement, one headed: "Williams Clos... See More $275.00
Babe Ruth is sold to the Yankees...
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THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, January 6, 1920 Page 8 contains one of the more historic reports in all of baseball history with a one column head announcing: "'Babe' Ruth Sold To Yankees" and the subhead: "Regarded as Biggest Deal Ever Pulled-Off in Baseball Circles--Price Ranges from $75,000 to $150,000." The related articles takes close to two-thirds of the first c... See More
$275.00
Death of Babe Ruth...
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SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, San Francisco, California, Aug. 17, 1948 * Babe Ruth death (1st report)
* Great headline w/ photo for display
* One of the best we have seen
Above the masthead on the front page is a bold banner headline: "DEATH TAKES 'BABE' RUTH" and beneath the masthead is photo of him at Yankee Stadium just 2 months prior when his number was officially ret... See More $268.00
Revolutionary War... signed by Thomas Paine
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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 2, 1779 * Thomas Paine
* Original revolutionary war from America... Rare title
The front page has a "system of regulations" adopted by the "Officers of the Line and Staff in the Western Department" taking all of the last column and much of a column on page 2.
Page 2 h... See More $265.00
Testimony of Joseph Galloway against General Howe... Thomas Paine...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 23, 1779* Joseph Galloway...
* General William Howe...
* Thomas Paine...
One-third of the front page has reports from the Penna. General Assembly, with a prefacing note signed in type by Thomas Paine, who was the Clerk of the General Assembly at that time.
There is a similar note signed by Thomas Paine on pg. 2 as well. Half ... See More $258.00
One of the best baseball prints in Harper's Weekly...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1887Inside has a great baseball print being a double-page centerfold: "Thrown Out At Second." which is a view of most of the infield showing an infielder receiving a throw from the catcher (see). One of the best baseball prints to appear in this title. The print, including the margins, measures 16 by 20 inches.
There is a related article on... See More $250.00
Terrific baseball centerfold print...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1887The full ftpg. is a Zogbaum print: "Mars & Venus at Fortress Monroe". A full page has many scenes of Castine captioned: "An Old Maine; Seaport". Another full page has 6 prints of: "The Annual Meet of the American Canoe Association".
But by far the best print in this issue is the terrific double page centerfold ca... See More $248.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $125.00
One of the very best baseball prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, NY, September 10, 1887 * One of the very best baseball prints to be had (19th century)
* Great for display
The full front page is a Zogbaum print: "Mars & Venus at Fortress Monroe". A full page has many scenes of Castine captioned: "An Old Maine; Seaport". Another full page has 6 prints of: "The Annual Meet of the American Canoe... See More $248.00
One of the most desired baseball prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 28, 1888The entire front page is taken up with one of the best 19th century baseball prints to be found, showing a batter, catcher & umpire captioned: "A Ball Or A Strike--Which?" drawn by T. de Thurstrup.
There are also many other prints within this issue including a fullpg. with 6 vignettes: "View of Town & Country in Honduras'&q... See More $245.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $124.00
The "Black Sox" baseball scandal of 1919...
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THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29, 1920 The front page contains a nice report on the on-going investigation into the "Back Sox" scandal from the 1919 Major League World Series. The two column head at the top of page one notes: " 'Lefty' Williams Is Latest Ball Player To Make Confession" with subheads: "White Sox Twirler Today Tells His Part In The Alleged ... See More
$245.00
Babe Ruth is purchased by the Boston Red Sox...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 10, 1914
* Very early Babe Ruth
* Boston Red Sox purchases him
* "In The Field Of Sport" which reads: "President James J. Lannin of the Boston America league baseball team yesterday annou
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* Very early Babe Ruth
* Boston Red Sox purchases him
* Earliest report on him in a newspaper ?
Page 3 of this issue has a relatively brief yet extremely significant item under the heading:
Page 3 of this issue has a relatively brief yet extremely significant item under the heading:
* "In The Field Of Sport" which reads: "President James J. Lannin of the Boston America league baseball team yesterday annou
Babe Ruth hits his final home run... 714th...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 26, 1935* Babe Ruth hits his final home runs
* 714th
* From the New York Yankees hometown newspaper
This 60+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport''s section: "Ruth Hits 3 Homers but Braves Lose, 11-7; Gets an Ovation From Fans in Pittsburgh".
This was Babe Ruth's last home runs of his career including t... See More $240.00
Parade in Carlisle for Olympic champion JimThorpe...
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VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, August 20, 1912 * Jim Thorpe welcome home
* Carlisle PA Pennsylvania paper
* 1912 Stockholm, Sweden Olympics
Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incredible athletic prowe... See More $240.00
From the middle of the Revolutionary War...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Connecticut, December 22, 1779 The ftpg. has a report from London which includes: "...a captain of a regiment was examined...charged with holding a traitorous correspondence with the Americans...".Page 2 has an item noting: "...have an account from New York that 4000 troops lately embarked there, a second time, & were upon the point ... See More $239.00
Seventeen year-old Lou Gehrig leads his high school team to the championship...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1920 A very significant issue for any Lou Gehrig collector as this newspaper contains the very first mention of Lou Gehrig in this venerable newspaper for his baseball prowess (one earlier mention was for football).Page 17 contains a rather short report headed: "Title For Commerce Nine" "Defeats commercial of Brooklyn, 6 to 5, for City Cham... See More $235.00
Don Larsen pitches perfect game...
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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 9, 1956 * Don Larsen's famous perfect game
* 1956 World Series original
* New York Yankeees
On the front page at the top of the first three columns is a 2 line, 3 column head about the perfect game thrown by Don Larsen of the Yankees in the 1956 World Series: "Larsen Has Perfect Game As Yankees Triu... See More $230.00
Disease ends Gehrig's Career...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated June 22, 1939* Lou Gehrig ends baseball career
* Infantile Paralysis
* Best title to have this in
This 46 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 26:
* Gehrig's Career as Player Ended by Infantile Paralysis
& 1 col. subheads: "Activity Is Barred By Clinic's Report" "Gehrig Will Be Required Conserve Energy--He Take... See More $230.00
Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 6, 1943 * Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
* First defeat : from city where it happened
This 22 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on page 14 reading: "18,930 See LaMotta Floor Robinson in Scoring Upset Victory" with subheads: "Defeat Is First for Ray in Career of 130 Bouts" "Bell Sav... See More $225.00
Bobby Jones scores significant golf achievement: four majors in one year...
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THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, Sept. 28, 1930 * 1st grand slam of golf achieved
* Golfer Bobby Jones - PGA
* Historic 1st report
The sports page has not only a nice banner headline on the remarkable golf achievement of Bobby Jones with: "Bobby Jones Swamps Gene Homans 8-7 To Gain Fourth Major Title" but it also includes a nice photo of him, above which is a heading: &... See More $225.00
Great baseball print...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a fullpg: "Unveiling the Statue of Senator Hill... See More $222.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $112.00
Terrific & displayable baseball print...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1886 * Great 19th century baseball print
The full ftpg. shows: "Some Setters & Pointers at the Dog Show" with a related article inside. Other prints include: "The Canoe Exhibition", a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Root Of The Matter"; a doublepage centerfold of: "Trinity Church, Boston"; and a full... See More $222.00
One of the best baseball prints to be had...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1885Many nice prints in this issue, but certainly the prime piece is the terrific full page baseball print by T. deThulstrup captioned: "The Winning Run--How Is It, Umpire?" being a dramatic print of a runner sliding into home plate showing the catcher, umpire and several players in the field (see). This is one of the best baseball prints to... See More $220.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $111.00
Baseball ... black club plays white club in 1869...
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THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, New York, September 5, 1869 * Very early negro baseball game
* Post civil war era... Very rare item...
On the front page under "Base Ball" is a report: "A Novel Game in Philadelphia--A Negro Club in the Field--The White Club Victorious"
The report, datelined "Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 4", reads, in fu... See More $220.00
Babe Ruth's record-breaking 60th home run...
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THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1, 1927 This issue reports one of the more notable events in baseball history: Babe Ruth's record-breaking 60th home run, a record which would stand until Roger Maris broke it in 1961. The sports page has a nice photo of Babe Ruth swinging, which is headed: "New Record for Ruth". In the various game reports is a paragraph... See More $220.00
Baseball...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 6, 1855.
* Very Early Baseball
On the front page under Base Ball is a report and box score for a match played between the Knickerbocker and Eagle Clubs. The report begins by stating: "A grand match of this national game was played yesterday, at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, between...which resulted in favor of the Knickerbocker by thirteen runs."
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* Very Early Baseball
On the front page under Base Ball is a report and box score for a match played between the Knickerbocker and Eagle Clubs. The report begins by stating: "A grand match of this national game was played yesterday, at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, between...which resulted in favor of the Knickerbocker by thirteen runs."
Rocky Marciano knocks out Joe Louis...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 27, 1951 * Rocky Marciano defeats Joe Louis
* Famous heavyweight boxing fight
* Louis' last professional match
* From the city where it happened
Page 12 has a banner headline: "Marciano Knocks Out Louis in Eighth Round of Heavyweight Fight in Garden" and one column subheads: "Ex-Champion Loses To Brockton Boxer" "Louis... See More $210.00
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias. Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which... See More $205.00
One of the More Desired Baseball Prints...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 28, 1888.
* Frontpage Baseball Illustration
The front page of this issue has one of the best 19th century baseball prints to be found, which shows a batter, catcher & umpire and is captioned: "A Ball Or A Strike--Which?" drawn by T. de Thurstrup. There are also many other prints within this issue including a fullpg: "View of Town & Country
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* Frontpage Baseball Illustration
The front page of this issue has one of the best 19th century baseball prints to be found, which shows a batter, catcher & umpire and is captioned: "A Ball Or A Strike--Which?" drawn by T. de Thurstrup. There are also many other prints within this issue including a fullpg: "View of Town & Country
Nice Winslow Homer print... Baseball as well...
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1874Although there are many very nice prints within this complete, 16 page issue, by far the most desired is the very nice full page print by Winslow Homer titled: "Seesaw--Gloucester, Massachusetts" (see photo). This print is in excellent condition.
Also included in this issue is a nice fullpg. print: "The American Baseball Players in... See More $200.00
The above item in second rate condition. (What is "second rate"?) $101.00
Very Early Baseball Game, 1855...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, NY, dated Sept. 6, 1855.
* Early Baseball Game
* Box Scores
On the front page under Base Ball is a summary and box score of a match played between the Gotham and Empire clubs. The summary begins by stating: The Elysian Fields at Hoboken, yesterday, presented quite an animated appearance, being well covered with ladies and gentlemen to witness this
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* Early Baseball Game
* Box Scores
On the front page under Base Ball is a summary and box score of a match played between the Gotham and Empire clubs. The summary begins by stating: The Elysian Fields at Hoboken, yesterday, presented quite an animated appearance, being well covered with ladies and gentlemen to witness this
1956 World Series of baseball...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 9, 1956* 1956 World Series of baseball
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* Don Larsen's famous perfect game (historic) (1st report)
This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7: "Larsen Stands Alone In Baseball History" and "Brooklyn Stakes Series Hopes on Ebbets Field; Labine Selected to Hurl".
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Very displayable baseball issue...
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NEW YORK TRIBUNE "Illustrated Supplement", September 5, 1897 * Great color baseball print
Not only is this a rare edition, but the full ftpg. is a terrific color print showing a baseball game in progress, captioned: "At The Polo Grounds---A Base Hit." (see photos)
The back page is a great color print as well captioned: "The Electric Fountain in the Prospect ... See More $196.00
Early Baseball, 1855...
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THE NEW-YORK TIMES, April 26, 1855.
* Early Baseball
* New York Empire Club
Page 8 has a nice report about the debut of the Empire Baseball Club, one of the earliest New York baseball clubs.
The report begins by stating that the club "...played their first regular season game at McCarthy's ground in Hoboken, yesterday afternoon. The report also says that th
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* Early Baseball
* New York Empire Club
Page 8 has a nice report about the debut of the Empire Baseball Club, one of the earliest New York baseball clubs.
The report begins by stating that the club "...played their first regular season game at McCarthy's ground in Hoboken, yesterday afternoon. The report also says that th
Ted Williams ends the season above .400...
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KENTUCKY AND CINCINNATI TIMES STAR, September 29, 1941 * Ted Williams famous year finishing .406 batting average
* Boston Red Sox - MLB baseball
Not only is is difficult to find reports on Ted Williams' season-ending .406 batting average--which has not been topped in 68 years--but when they are found they are typically very small, inconspicuous reports without headlines... See More $190.00
Walt Disney's movie "Pinocchio"...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 8, 1940 * Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio" is introduced to the world
Page 18 of this newspaper contains the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their 2nd animated movie, following on the heals of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
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