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Foxx, Greenberg & DiMaggio w/ photo...
Item #694688
December 31, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1938
* Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg & Joe DiMaggio
* American League power hitting leaders for 1938
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 9) has a two column heading: "Foxx Topped the Power Hitters, American League Records Show" with subhead and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with ... See More
Hank Greenberg 1st MLB game... "The Hebrew Hammer"...
Item #695685
September 15, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1930
* Hank Greenberg very 1st baseball game
* Detroit Tigers - Major League MLB
The sport's section (page 32) has a one column heading: "RUFFING, YANKEES, TAMES THE TIGERS" with subheads and box scores which shows the name "Greenberg" with one at bat. Has the letter 'b' next to the name with: "Batted for Sullivan in ei... See More
Baseball...
Item #211926
July 15, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 15, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a cartoon rendering of a little girl planting flowers and holding a worm (see photo). The back cover features a color ad of Camel cigarettes. A story entitled "How McKechnie Makes Ballplayers" by Norman Reissman. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, ... See More
Baseball's opening week...
Item #214141
April 22, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 22, 1991 Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page photo
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The front page photo
Baseball's disabled list...
Item #214178
August 19, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, August 19, 1991 Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
The front page phot
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The front page phot
Gambling in baseball...
Item #214553
July 01, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 1, 1991 Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
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Baseball's future All-Stars...
Item #214564
July 08, 1991
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, July 8, 1991 Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
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Baseball redefined....
Item #222112
January 08, 1990
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 8, 1990 The front page of this issue shows a photo of Joe Carter, Mark Langston, Mark Davis, and Dave Parker titled, "A Whole New Ball Game - Free-Agent Signings and Major Trades Have Rearranged Baseball's Power Structure".
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simpl
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Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simpl
Lot of six New York newspapers with early baseball reports...
Item #633018
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a lot of six issues of Sept., Oct. and Nov., 1868, each containing on inside or back pages a report of a baseball game with box scores. All issues 8 pages, very nice condition.
1918 Urban Shocker baseball photo...
Item #682508
February 26, 1918
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 26, 1918
* Pitcher Urban James Shocker photo
* New York Yankees (Trade) - MLB baseball
Page 11 has a two column photo headed: "Says Yankees Will Miss Urban Shocker" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era i... See More
Ban Johnson death... American League founder...
Item #688756
March 29, 1931
SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 29, 1931
* First AL president Ban Johnson death
* American League of baseball founder
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "DEATH TAKES BAN JOHNSON, BASEBALL CHIEF" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) Nice for display.
Complete section 2 only with 12 pages, rag edition in great condition. A ... See More
1929 Chicago Cubs baseball...
Item #690508
September 01, 1929
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Sept. 1, 1929
* Rogers Hornsby & Hack Wilson photos
* Chicago Cubs MLB baseball
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "CUBS WHIP PIRATES, 7 TO 6; HOME TODAY" with subheads and 4 nice photos of Cubs' players that include Rogers Hornsby and Hack Wilson. Nice for display.
Complete section two only with... See More
GEORGE BELLOWS Boxing Print...
First Harper's Weekly edited by Norman Hapgood....
Item #177707
August 16, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated August 16, 1913
Note: This issue does not have a color cover sheet - which is typical.
In this issue there is an illustration called "'The Only Trouble with Living in the Country is that You Never get the September Magazines Before the Middle of August" by Stuart Davis. There is also an article with photos called "The Vital Ne... See More
1954 Rocky Marciano vs. Ezzard Charles...
Item #657779
June 18, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 18, 1954
* Rocky Marciano wins
* Heavyweight boxing title
* Ezzard Charles
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Rocky Hints Of Return Bout After Savage Scrap Win, Charles Snarls At Decision" (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, some spine wear, otherwise nice.
Item #665150
November 05, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 5, 1932
* Tony Canzoneri retains World title
* Lightweight boxing championship
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column headline: "CANZONERI WHIPS PETROLLE; RETAINS HIS TITLE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition, a few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Lou Gehrig named 'Captain' of the Yankees...
Item #680473
April 13, 1935
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 13, 1935
* Lou Gehrig becomes Yankees team captain
* Early Joe Louis boxing match
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "GEHRIG NAMED YANK CAPTAIN" with subhead. (see) Only a few men have ever held the title of Captain of the Yankees with Derek Jeter being the latest. Also early reporting on boxer Joe Louis with photos on page 8.
Compl... See More
Rodman Wanamaker death... Dept. store magnate...
Item #668528
March 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1928
* Rodman Wanamaker death
* Department store magnate
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "R. WANAMAKER DIES SUDDENLY AT 65 AT ATLANTIC CITY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rodman Wanamaker, department store magnate.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at ... See More
Item #697100
September 23, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1928 (Picture Section)
* Bobby Jones wins 4th amateur golf title
* Largest "rout" to-date
Page 3 of this Picture Section has two photos related to Bobby Jones winning his fourth amateur title. One caption begins: "EMPEROR JONES AGAIN...". The other has: "THE WORST ROUT IN THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP...", with m... See More
Knute Rockne's physician warning....
Item #672879
December 24, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 24, 1930
* Knute Rockne suffering from exhaustion
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Doctor Warns Rockne to Curb His Activities" (see) Rockne would be killed in a airplane crash a few months later.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, this is ... See More
Modoc Indian War...
Item #173722
May 17, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 17, 1873 The front page features a fullp age illustration 'The Spring Campaign - Led as a Lamb to the Slaughter.' A 3/4 page illustration 'The Bank of England Forgeries - Bidwell's Examination.' Nice full page has 2 Indian illustrations: 'Young Bucks on the War Path' and 'Young Bucks Returning With Spoils' shows one holdi... See More
Kansas City, Missouri...
Item #175326
September 15, 1888
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 15, 1888 Full front pg. illus. of "The U. S. M. Mississippi Passenger Steamer." Inside is a full pg. containing three illus. pertaining to "Labor in Pennsylvania" by W.A. Rogers.
Full pg. illus. of "Hon. Allen G. Thurman in New York-One of the Overflow Meetings at Madison Square Garden." Full pg. illus. of "The Repu... See More
General Sherman's funeral...
Item #175584
March 07, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, March 7, 1891 Dramatic full ftpg: 'The Rescue of the Jeansville Miners'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'The Progress of the Sherman Funeral Train to St. Louis'. Quarter-pg. illus: 'The Floods in Pittsburgh' shows a flooded street.
Complete in sixteen pages.
Scenes of Albuquerque, New Mexico...
Item #175626
August 01, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 1, 1891 Full front page. shows a woman strolling: 'By A Summer Sea'. Nice full page: 'Sketches in Albuquerque, N. Mexico & Vicinity' includes 7 scenes.
Complete in sixteen pages.
The riding hall at Fort Myers, Virginia...
Item #176322
April 02, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1898 There is a full front page illustration of "Los Fosos--'The Ditches'" which is a Havana, Cuba, scene. Fullpg. with 8 photos of "Distribution of American Relief in Cuba'". There is a nearly half page illustration by Remington called: "Hurdling on Three Horses" plus there is a Remington doublepage centerfold... See More
The Spanish-American War...
Item #176366
September 03, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1898 Full ftpg. shows: 'The Occupation of Ponce'. Fullpg. with 3 scenes: 'With Our Army in Puerto Rico' plus another fullpg: 'The Advance on Guayama, Puerto Rico' Two pgs. on: 'The Homecoming of the Fleet'.
Doublepage centerfold: 'Honoring the Navy'. Fullpg: 'Our Army in the Philippines'.
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Polo...
Item #177149
June 14, 1902
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1902 Frontpage illustration "Traffic Waits on the Children" by Werner; Making Friends of the Filipinos; fullpage photo Joseph Chamberlain; fullpage illustration "Cross-Roads Politics" by Roth; poem "In The Red Dew" by Bacheller; fullpage photos Construction-Work on the New York Subway; fullpage illustration The New Chamber ... See More
Item #177335
December 16, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1905
Cal Ripken Jr....
Item #222393
May 01, 1992
SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; May, 1992.
The front page headline of this issue reads: "Cal Ripken Jr. - Pride of the Orioles", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Mark McGwire, Karl Malone, Babe Ruth, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American spor
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The front page headline of this issue reads: "Cal Ripken Jr. - Pride of the Orioles", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Mark McGwire, Karl Malone, Babe Ruth, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American spor
Frank Thomas & Bo Jackson...
Item #222394
April 01, 1992
SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; April, 1992.
The front page headline of this issue reads: "The Chase Begins - The Frank and Bo Show A Sox Office Hit", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Jose Canseco, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
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The front page headline of this issue reads: "The Chase Begins - The Frank and Bo Show A Sox Office Hit", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Jose Canseco, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
Jim Kelly...
Item #222395
January 01, 1992
SPORT MAGAZINE: Los Angeles, California; January, 1992.
The front page headline of this issue reads: "Lethal Weapon - Jim Kelly Triggers The Offense Of The '90s", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Jerry Rice, Magic Johson, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
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The front page headline of this issue reads: "Lethal Weapon - Jim Kelly Triggers The Offense Of The '90s", which also includes an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Jerry Rice, Magic Johson, and many more.
It's 80+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in
Rudy Vallee...
Item #557124
April 14, 1934
* Rudy Vallee
* Henry Ford
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is crafty-style picture of dog trying to stay dry by holding an umbrella (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "The Private Life of Rudy Vallee" which includes
Rodger Ward wins Indianapolis 500...
Item #620176
May 30, 1959
THE PHOENIX GAZETTE, Arizona, May 30, 1959
* Racecar driver Rodger Ward wins
* Indianapolis 500 Indycar automobile race
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WARD FLASHES TO VICTORY" with subheads and two related photos. Unusual having a nice headline on the front page for this event, normally in the sport's section only.
Complete issue with 36 pages, minor margin... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1927 U.S. Amateur title...
Item #646652
August 29, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 29, 1927
* Golfer Bobby Jones wins
* The Minikahda Club - Minneapolis
* United States Amateur Championship
The sport's section (page 8) has a four column headline: "Atlanta Marvel Regains Lost Amateur Title" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning the U.S. Amateur championship at the Minikahda Club in Minneapol... See More
Lou Gehrig named 'Captain' of the Yankees...
Item #655658
April 13, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 13, 1935
* Lou Gehrig becomes team captain
* New York Yankees first baseman
The sport's section (page 25) has a one column heading: "Gehrig Takes No. 1 Spot on Yankee Team" (see) Only a few men have ever held the title of Captain of the Yankees with Derek Jeter being the latest.
Complete with all 34 pages, This is the "rag edition" prin... See More
1933 Indianapolis 500.... Louis Meyer...
Item #658995
May 31, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1933
* Deadliest Indianapolis 500 on record
* Louis Meyer wins
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "3 Killed as Meyer Wins Indianapolis Auto Classic" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues in the sport's section with small photo of Meyer. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this... See More
3000 hits for "Big Poison"... with a photo...
Item #659493
June 20, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1942
* Paul Waner (Big Poison)- right fielder
* Boston Braves - 3,000th hit with photo
The sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "P. WANER GETS 3,000TH HIT, BUT BRAVES LOSE, 7-6" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding ... See More
Ernie Banks home run record for shortstops.......
Item #660310
September 03, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 3, 1955
* Ernie Banks - Chicago Cubs
* Home run record for shortstops
The sport's section (page 18) has a two column heading: "Banks' RBI Total Rates With Best" (see) First report coverage on Chicago Cubs star Ernie Banks breaking the career home runs record for major league shortstops with 40.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
Wrigley Field's opening day game in 1916...
Item #668717
April 21, 1916
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 21, 1916
* Wrigley Field opening day game
* Chicago Cubs 1st game at the park
The sport's section (page 18) has a small one column heading: "Chicago 7, Cincinnati 6" with scoreboard and a few names of players that did something good during the game. Unfortunately there is no report here mentioning it but this was the very first game... See More
Maurice "Rocket" Richard 50th goal...
Item #669256
March 19, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1945
* Maurice 'Rocket' Richard
* National Hockey League - NHL
* Montreal Canadians
* Becomes 1st to score 50 goals in season (1st report)
The sport's section (page 15) has a very small one column heading: "Richard gets 50th Goal" First report on Maurice 'Rocket' Richard becoming the very 1st NHL hockey player t... See More
1938 Seabiscuit wins Havre de Grace Handicap...
Item #677614
September 29, 1938
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 29, 1938
* Seabiscuit wins Havre de Grace Handicap
* Maryland - Havre de Grace Racetrack
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The front page of the sport's section (page 17) has a one column heading: "Seabiscuit Gallops Home" (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Havre de Grace Handicap in Maryland.
Complete wi... See More
The riding hall at Fort Myers, Virginia...
Item #679004
April 02, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1898 There is a full front page illustration of "Los Fosos--'The Ditches'" which is a Havana, Cuba, scene. Fullpg. with 8 photos of "Distribution of American Relief in Cuba'". There is a nearly half page illustration by Remington called: "Hurdling on Three Horses" plus there is a Remington doublepage centerfold... See More
Golder Gene Sarazen 1932 athlete of the year...
Item #694467
December 19, 1932
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Dec. 19, 1932
* American golfer Gene Sarazen
* 1932 athlete of the year - PGA
* Career Grand Slam winner
The sport's section (page 12) has a banner headline: "Gene Sarazen Is Recognized as 1932's Outstanding Athlete Performer" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and minor wear along the central fold of the... See More
Yellow Stone...
Item #173710
April 05, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 5, 1873 The front page features a fullpage illustration: "The Right Hon. William Evart Gladstone, Premier of England". One-quarter page: "The Church of St. Augustine, Kalamazoo, Michigan". Halfpage: "Patrick Bunbury at Home" shows two boys playing baseball: one boy with a bat and the other pitching to him; this also features ... See More
Ring Lardner dies...
Item #204301
September 26, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 26, 1933 Page 21, two line, 1 column head: "Ring Lardner Dies; Noted As Writer" & subheads: "Won Early Laurels with Brilliant Sports Stories on Chicago Tribune" "Wrote Baseball Scenes for the Follies, With Will Rogers as Veteran Pitcher".
Lefty Grove wins 300th game...
Item #549347
July 26, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Massachusetts, July 26, 1941 This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Grove Hits for Victory No. 300" with 1/2 column photo of Grove.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove (March 6, 1900 – May 22, 1975) was considered one of the greatest pit... See More
Lou Gehrig has 4 home runs in one game...
Item #554583
June 04, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 4, 1932
* New York Yankees
* Lou Gehrig
* 4 Home Runs in single game
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "GEHRIG IS IN THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME" and "His Four Homers in a Row Equals Record".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should b... See More
1st MLB game televised coast to coast...
Item #586416
October 02, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 2, 1951
* 1st MLB game televised coast to coast
* Brooklyn Dodgers vs. New York Giants (playoff)
This 30 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Giants Take Opener" and "Bums Face Elimination". Much more on page 18 with headlines, photos and stats with banner headline: "2 Homers Pace Giants to... See More
Mordecai Brown death...
Item #623484
February 15, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1948
* Mordecai Brown death (Three finger)
* American League baseball pitcher
Page 61 has one column headings: "MORDECAI BROWN, PITCHER, DIES AT 71" "Star of Chance's Cubs Despite Loss of Finger in Boyhood--Dueled With Mathewson" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section ... See More
Babe Ruth to Sign 1 Year with Yankees...
Item #674826
March 16, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, March 16, 1932
* Babe Ruth to sign 1 year contract
* New York Yankees (day of)
* Major League baseball MLB
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "Some One Ought to Tell Babe How Much $70,000 Really Is" with small photo of Ruth. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, ... See More
1913 photo of Jake Daubert... Brooklyn Dodgers...
Item #677998
August 08, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 8, 1913
* Jake Daubert photo - first baseman
* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
The top of page 12 has a three column photo of Jake Daubert with heading: "Daubert Greatest First Baseman Of All Time, Is Claim Of Many" with subhead and text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find ... See More
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