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Chicago Cubs win 1938 NL pennant....
Item #692679
October 02, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1938
* Chicago Cubs win NL pennant
* MLB - Major League Baseball
* Best title to be had (rare )
* German annexation of Sudetenland begins
* Current day Czechoslovakia
* Nazis - Adolph Hitler
The front page has a one column heading: "CHICAGO ROARS A WELCOME TO CHAMPION CUBS" with subhead and tiny map. The back page has a great ban... See More
Boat-Racing by sail and motor....
Item #177450
June 22, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1907
Dale Earnhardt wins 1998 Daytona 500...
Item #693866
February 16, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 16, 1998
* Dale Earnhardt wins Daytona 500
* American stock car race driver
* "The Intimidator" "The Man in Black"
* 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup series
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Earned Hard" with subhead and photo/results. First report coverage continues inside with 2 more related photos and results.
Compl... See More
Game of the Century... Norte Dame vs. Ohio Buckeyes...
Item #580995
November 03, 1935
THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 3, 1935
* GAME OF THE CENTURY ?
* Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
* Famous comeback win
This 36 page newspaper has a nice four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Fighting Irish Blast Buckeye Lead in Final Period, 18-13" with subheads, stats, lineup and tow large photos of Wayne Millner and Andy Pilney.
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1909 AAA Championship Car season... Santa Monica race...
Item #686617
July 10, 1909
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 10, 1909
* 1909 AAA Champion Car season
* Santa Monica Road Race Course
* Racecar driver Harris Hanshue victory
The front page has a nice banner headline: "APPERSON IS WINNER OF AUTO RACE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are ... See More
Joe Louis title fight vs.Tony Galento...
Item #657886
June 29, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1939
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
The front page has a five column heading: "Louis Stops Galento in 4th Round" with subhead. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "LOUIS FLOORED IN 3D, STOPS GALENTO IN 4TH" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice fo... See More
Item #215110
December 16, 1939
* Sailor, parrot and young lady Cover
* Charles Lindberg article
* Boxing stories
* Fibber McGee and Molly
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a sailor and young lady with a very noisy parrot (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
The
issue contains
Babe Ruth fined for charging after a jeering fan...
Item #693023
May 27, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1922
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspension from MLB baseball
The front page are a one column heading: "RUTH FINED $200; LOSES CAPTAINCY" with subheads. (see) Nice to have this report in a New York newspaper.
Complete in 28 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Knute Rockne... First home loss in 23 years...
Item #567778
November 18, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 18, 1928 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "TECH TRAMPLES ROCKNE ELEVEN" "Carnegie Keeps Slate Clear by Handing Notre Dame 27-7 Beating".
Continues on page 3 with lineup. (see)
This would be Notre Dame's first defeat on there home field in 23 years.
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Death of Frank Chance in 1924
Item #218959
September 16, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 16, 1924.
* Death of Frank Chance
* Chicago Cubs
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "FRANK CHANCE, FAMOUS DIAMOND STAR, IS DEAD IN WEST" with subhead: "Suddenly Stricken, Lives Only Half Hour" and more. More headlines and photo in the sport's section. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with li
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* Death of Frank Chance
* Chicago Cubs
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "FRANK CHANCE, FAMOUS DIAMOND STAR, IS DEAD IN WEST" with subhead: "Suddenly Stricken, Lives Only Half Hour" and more. More headlines and photo in the sport's section. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with li
Seattle Slew wins 1977 Preakness Stakes...
Item #662429
May 22, 1977
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, section II (sports) only, May 22, 1977
* Seattle Slew wins Preakness Stakes
* Thoroughbred race horse racing
The front page of this section has two column headline: "Seattle Slew Does It Again" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Seattle Slew winning the Preakness Stakes, the second race in his triple crown feat. He remains the only horse... See More
Willie Mosconi 1st World billiards title...
Item #636303
April 08, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1941
* Willie Mosconi's 1st billiards title
* World Straight Pool Championships
The sport's section (page 34) has small & somewhat discrete one column headings: "MOSCONI CLINCHES TITLE"
"Gains Pocket Billiard Crown by Victory Over Lauri" First report coverage on Willie Mosconi's very 1st World Straight Pool ... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #626946
June 30, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 17 has one column headings that include: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES IN HIS SLEEP" "Film Comedian, Central Figure in Coast Tragedy in 1921, Long Barred From Screen" "On Eve Of His Comeback" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to h... See More
The Hudson River Canoe Club...
Item #174986
June 13, 1885
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1885 Full front pg. illus. of "The British Cutter Yacht 'Genesta', Challenger for the 'America's Cup." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "No Pressure Strong Enough to Change President's Policy." Full pg. illus. of "Decoration Day in New York-President Cleveland Reviewing the Procession."
Full pg. ill... See More
Boston College wins Lambert Trophy....
Item #617733
December 12, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1940
* Boston College Eagles football
* Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy
* Northeast Division 1 best
The sport's section (page 40) has one column headings: "TROPHY PRESENTED TO BOSTON COLLEGE" "Very Rev. W.J. Murphy Accepts Lambert Award on Behalf of Unbeaten Eleven" and more with photo. (see) First report coverage on the Boston College E... See More
Jimmie Foxx death...
Item #637798
July 22, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 22, 1967
* Jimmie Foxx death
* Philadelphia Athletics - Boston Red Sox
This 38 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Jimmy Foxx Dies at 59; Hit 534 Home Runs" with photo of Foxx. (see)
Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Jimmie Foxx.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wi... See More
Death of Wilbur Wright...
An Exhibition of Inca Treasures.....
Item #177660
June 08, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Greatest of Aviators--The death of Wilbur Wright from typhoid fever...."
This issue has an illustration called "The Revolutionist" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos called "An Exhibition of Inca Treasures" by Walter L. Beasley and there is another article by... See More
Joe Louis becomes boxing Champion...
Item #594765
June 23, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 23, 1937
* Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title
* Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title
* James Braddock in defeat
This 22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "Joe Louis Becomes New Heavyweight Champion" with subheads and photo. This was Joe Louis' 1st time as cham
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This 22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "Joe Louis Becomes New Heavyweight Champion" with subheads and photo. This was Joe Louis' 1st time as cham
Althea Gibson... 1st Negro Wimbledon champ...
Item #581308
July 08, 1956
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 8, 1956
* Althea Gibson - tennis star
* 1st Negro Wimbledon win (historic)
This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "SHIRLEY FRY CAPTURES WIMBLEDON TITLE" with subheads (see photos).
Of course Fry's win dominated the headlines here because of it being the singles ti... See More
Christmas in the wilds...
Item #174104
January 13, 1877
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'Justice Brings Peace'. Nearly fullpg: 'The Terra Nova Snowshoe Club of Montreal' & 'One More Mouth to Feed' Very nice fullpg: 'Christmas In the Wilds--With the Hudson Bay Company Hunters' & 'Sleighing Sketches In New York'.
Tiger Flowers 1st Negro middleweight champ...
Item #681731
February 27, 1926
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nebraska, February 27, 1926
* Tiger Flowers vs. Harry Greb
* 1st African-American middleweight champ
* Boxing - boxers
The sport's section (page 13) features a nice banner headline: "FLOWERS BEATS GREB AND IS FIRST NEGRO 160 POUND CHAMPION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers becoming the 1st African-American middl... See More
Claude Harmon wins 1948 Masters golf tournament
Item #695520
April 12, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 12, 1948
* Claude Harmon wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 19 has a five column heading: "Harmon Nabs Masters with record-Tying 279" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Claude Harmon winning the 1948 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 32 pages, light ton... See More
Joe Louis vs. Tommy Farr... Heaveyweight boxing...
Item #694874
August 31, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 31, 1937
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Tommy Farr - British boxer
The front page has a six column headline: "Louis Wins, but Farr Fights All the Way" with subheads. The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "FARR HAS NO ALIBI; SEEKS ANOTHER CHANCED" with subheads and small photo of Farr... See More
Red Grange scores vs. Ohio State...
Item #685866
November 25, 1924
THE SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the The Detroit Free Press, Nov. 25, 1923
* Red Grange "The Galloping Ghost"
* University of Illinois Fighting Illini
* Year of the National Championship
* Ohio State Buckeyes - college football
The front page of the sport's section has a five column heading
"ILLINOIS BEATS OHIO AND STICKS IN TIE AT TOP" with subheads that include:... See More
Item #210714
May 13, 1909
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, May 13, 1909. "A Saturday matinee Crowd in New York" "The Novel Side of Life in Porto Rico" "The People and the Land Where Roosevelt Hunts" "Most Frightful Massacre of the Century" "Glimpses of Roosevelt's Hunting Grounds in East Africa" "A Typical Windy Day in Chicago" "Men of Note in the Baseball World (Johnson, Ames, Griffith, Ball) pl... See More
1974 White House helicopter incident... Richard Petty...
Item #685236
February 18, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1974
* White House helicopter incident
* U.S. Army Private Robert K. Preston
* Richard Petty wins Daytona 500 - Nascar
The front page has a four column heading: "Soldier Lands a Stolen Copter on White House Lawn" with two related photos.
The bottom of the front page has a three column photo with small heading: "Petty Wins Again" with text. ... See More
1915 Federal League lawsuit begins...
Item #681503
January 20, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 20, 1915
* Federal League antitrust lawsuit (begins)
* vs. American & National Leagues
* Organized MLB baseball
The front page has a banner heading: "ORGANIZED BASEBALL IS FIGHTING IN COURT FOR ITS EXISTENCE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More
The first mention of Phar Lap in The New York Times... Phar Lap Australian horse race win...
Item #581786
February 22, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1931
* Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse
* 1st mention in this famous NYC title
This is a rather historic issue for any horse racing collectors, as this is the very first mention of the famous Australian racehorse "Phar Lap" in the prestigious New York Times newspaper.
This 100+ page Sunday issue has a two column heading on the front page of the... See More
Greatest baseball series ever played...
Item #177371
November 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912 The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean," by C. J. Budd. Towards the back is "THE FINISHING T... See More
The Red Sox win game four of the World Series...
Item #670536
October 11, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Oct. 11, 1916
* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
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* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters.....
Item #686782
April 12, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 12, 1965
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* U.S. Masters golf tournament
The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Nicklaus Wins Masters by 9" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage on Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other ... See More
1913 World Series... Christy Mathewson....
Item #633888
October 11, 1913
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 11, 1913
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
* New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Chief Bender wins 2nd game of series
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "BENDER WINS AGAIN" "Macks Increase Lead" "Giants Fight Vigorously" and more with box scores and photo. (see) Covera... See More
Satchel Paige makes his 1st MLB start.....
Item #694918
August 04, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1948
* Satchel Paige makes 1st MLB baseball start
* Negro star at 42 years old - Cleveland Indians
The sport's section (page 26) has a three column heading: "Indians Win and Lead League" with subheads: "PAIGE AS STARTER GETS FIRST VICTORY" "Gives 7 Hits Before Retiring for Pinch Hitter in 7th--Indians Top Senators, 5-3&q... See More
Willie Mays chases Babe Ruth's homerun record...
Item #690853
July 21, 1954
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 21, 1954 Inside has a great, full page article on Willie Mays with a banner headline: "Hall of Fame? Willie Would Take World Series" with subheads: "I Won't Think About Babe Ruth's Home Run Record" "Even Experts Suprised by '1st Place Kid' " Leo Said He'd Be Satisfied If Mays Bettered .280 and Socked 25 Home... See More
Map of the seat of war in Italy...
Item #172262
May 28, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1859 The front page features a small illustration of "The Late Baron Humboldt", a nearly half page illustration of "Humboldt in His Study at Berlin" as well as a small "Baron Humboldt's Autograph". Full page: 'Ye Abolitionists in Council--Ye Orator of Ye Day Denouncing Ye Union, May, 1859' shows a preacher... See More
Mickey Mantle inducted into Hall of fame...
Item #690323
January 17, 1974
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Jan. 17, 1974
* Mickey Mantle & Whitey Ford
* New York Yankees icons
* Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
* Cooperstown, New York
The front page of the sport's section (page 33) has a two column heading: "Mick, Whitey Score Again" with photo. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth agrees with the Yankees for $160,000...
Item #685630
March 11, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1930
* Babe Ruth signs contract
* New York Yankees
* MLB Baseball
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 30) has a banner headline: "Ruth Hits First Homer After Signing Contract, but Yanks Lose to Braves, 7-5" with subheads and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Babe Ruth signing one of his final contracts with the New York Y... See More
Phar Lap mounted...
Item #582318
September 14, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1932
* Phar lap - Australian thoroughbred racehorse
* New York Yankees capture AL pennant
This 44 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 18: "Phar Lap Mounted in Yonkers; To Be Exhibited at Belmont". See photo for brief text here.
Also page 17 has a five column headline that reads: "League Championship Captured by Yankees&qu... See More
Scenes at Salt Lake City, Utah... Life in the Canadian Rockies...
Item #175802
April 08, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1893 Within are four scenes of: "Hunting Life in the Rockies", all in British Columbia with 3 showing Indians. Great fullpg: "A Week With the Mormons" has 8 prints including two of Mormon currency. Also a halfpg. photo of: "The New Mormon Temple at Salt Lake City, Utah".
Nice doublepage centerfold: 'Rabbit-Shooting... See More
Thomas Nast creates a displayable New Year's Day centerfold...
Item #172742
January 02, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1864 Part of front page is a cross section: 'Diagram of Monitor 'Weehawken' Sunk in Charleston Harbor'. Also on the ftpg. are prints of: "Frederick VII, Late King of Denmark" and "Christian IX, Present King of Denmark".
Inside has full page prints captioned: "The Army of the Cumberland--General Baird's Di... See More
A baseball team in uniform...
Item #174558
May 14, 1881
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1881 The full front pabe is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Is There To Be A Power Behind The Throne?" But the most significant print would be the very nice half page baseball print: "The Princeton college Base-Ball Nine" showing them in uniform and with bats, a ball, and two catcher's masks. There is also a related article: &q... See More
Nice football print...
Item #175652
October 31, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 31, 1891 Full front page: 'At the Statue of Joan of Arc, Fairmount Park Drive, Phila.'. Displayable early football print: 'Out of the Game' shows an injured player in the foreground, plus game action in the background.
Most of a pg. has 3 illus. of: 'High Buildings in Chicago'. Half page: 'New Hotel Chamberlin at Old Point Comfort, V... See More
British Railroad....
Item #177470
November 16, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1907
Nile Kinnick & Iowa upsets Notre Dame...
Item #686639
November 12, 1939
SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE, Florida, November 12, 1939
* Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 6-B has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME IS UPSET BY IOWA" (see)
Complete first 2 sections only with 20 pages, nice condition.
Bill Johnson wins Olympic Gold in alpine skiing...
Item #686958
February 17, 1984
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 17, 1984
* Bill Johnson wins gold medal at Olympics
* First American male to win in alpine skiing
* Scott Hamilton wins in Men's figure skating
The front page has a one column heading: "Alpine Gold Is First Ever By U.S. Man" with photos. More in the sport's section. Also first report coverage on Scott Hamilton winning gold in Men's figure skat... See More
Archie Williams wins gold at the Berlin Olympics...
Item #662475
August 08, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 8, 1936
* Archie Williams wins gold medal
* African American 400m victory
* Olympics games in Berlin Germany
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "WILLIAMS WINS 400 METER RUN" with subheads and wire photo. (see)
A sidebar to the Olympic games was Adolph Hitler's refusal to acknowledge the achievements of ... See More
Mr. Taft in Panama.... A Capable Humorist by Mark Twain...
Item #177338
February 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "February 22, 1732" by A. D. Blashfield which is referencing the birth of George Washington.
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft at Panama"; "Our Wonderful Country" and there is an article with illustrations of "The Discovery of the Soul" by Victor
Rare 1913 photo of Chief Bender... World Series...
Item #678885
October 03, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 3, 1913
* Chief Bender - MLB baseball pitcher photo
* 1913 World Series of baseball starter (gm 1)
* Chippewas Indians - Native Americans
The sport's section (page 10) has two column photos of Chief Bender (rare) and his catcher Wally Schang with heading: "Schang, Catching Find, And Bender, Mack's Probable Battery For 1st Game" and text. ... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1921 World Series...
Item #648269
October 10, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1921
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees (game 4)
* 1st ever World Series Yanks were in
* Major League Baseball - MLB
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUTH GETS HOMER, BUT GIANTS WIN, 4-2; WORLD SERIES TIED" and more. (see) Much more on page 9 with more headings & stats.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Boston Red Sox in the 1912 World Series...
Item #701509
October 12, 1912
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 12, 1912
* Boston Red Sox vs. New York Giants
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
* In a Boston publication (rare)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FENWAY PARK AGAIN SCENE OF BIG WORLD SERIES BALL GAMES" with subheads and box scores for game 4. (see) Rare to have in the Boston publication.
Other news, sports and ad... See More
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