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Yacht club on Long Island Sound...
Item #175200
July 02, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 2, 1887 Fullpg: "The Seventh Regiment in the State Camp at Peekskill". 1/3pg: "The New Clubhouse of the American Yacht Club, on the Sound" & fullpg: "The Auditorium Building, Now Being Constructed in Chicago, Illinois". Double page centerfold: "The Trial of Jacob Sharp in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, New York City&... See More
World Series of baseball... 1958...
Item #584631
October 10, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 10, 1958
* 1958 World Series of baseball
* New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Braves
* Final game - Yankees champions
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headlines on page 6 concerning the final game of the 1958 World Series in which the New York Yankees became World champions. The headlines reads: "Stengel Re... See More
Lou Boudreau suspended from Illinois sports....
Item #652357
February 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 3, 1938
* Lou Boudreau suspended
* University of Illinois sports
* Cleveland Indians - MLB
The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "Illinois Suspends Its Basketball Captain Over Deal With Cleveland Indians" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in nice conditi... See More
Admiral Dewey in Mnila... Early automobiles...
Item #176452
July 01, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 1, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Admiral Dewey at Manila - A Visit to the Office of the Captain of the Port." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The Inter-Collegiate Eight-Oar Race at Poughkeepsie, June 27 - A Comparison of the Stroke of Columbia, Cornell, and Pennsylvania."
Full pg. illus. of "The Spread of the Automobile -... See More
New York's underground and elevated railroad...
Item #176202
February 06, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 6, 1897 Full front page illus. of "Jean De Reszke as Siegfried Forging the Sword 'Nothung'." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Rapid transit for New York - The Proposed Underground and Elevated Railroad." Eight small portraits of "The New Senators." Full pg. illus. of "Dr. Nansen's Voyage and Adventures i... See More
Views of Manhattan and the Bronx...
Item #176222
April 17, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The United States Battle Ship 'Iowa' Making Seventeen Knots an Hour." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "From the Seventy-Second Annual Exhibition of the National Academy of Design." Full pg. illus. of "Scenes at the Unveiling of the Monument to Emperor William I., At Berlin, March 22&qu... See More
Yogi Berra 1st pinch-hit W.S. HR....
Item #574929
October 03, 1947
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 3, 1947
* Yogi Berra World Series home run
* New York Yankees
This 20 page newspaper has a two column photo on page 9 with caption: "When A Pinch-Hitter Hits A Homer" which refers to Yogi Berra's home run in game 3 of the World Series.
This was the very first home run hit by a pinch-hitter in World Series history.
Other news of ... See More
Early Football...
Item #177327
October 21, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, October 21, 1905, from New York Front page illustration "Ditched" by W. A. Rogers; Plan to Detect and Arrest Automobilists [Automobile drivers] Who Break the Speed Laws; Mrs. Ralph Pulitzer, From the Painting by James. C. Porter; Two Important Football Games of the Early Season; Only Photographs of the Japanese Naval Victory in the Korean Straits--The War's Decis... See More
Football...
Item #177329
November 04, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 4, 1905
A series on "Notable Jews"... The America's Cup yacht race...
Item #661512
October 19, 1893
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, Oct. 19, 1893 Of special interest is item #XIX of "Notable Jews - Julius Bien" which also includes a photograph & biography of him.
Among many other prints & photos is a full ft. page print of the "Vigilant", winner of the International Yacht Race; a full pg. on the yacht race; a doublepg. centerfold with 16 prints & photos on ... See More
1927 Baylor basketball team disaster....
Item #572477
January 23, 1927
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, January 23, 1927
* Baylor basketball team (The Immortal Ten)
* Round Rock TX Texas disaster (1st report)
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 10 Students Die as Train, Bus Crash
* Crack Athletes of Baylor University Lose Lives in Fatal Accident; Bodies Dragged and Tossed
and more. (see)
Tells of the Bayl... See More
A bell within a base...
Item #591408
March 04, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 4, 1876 An inside page contains a fascinating baseball-related article, titled: "Novel Base-Ball Base" which includes beneath the base, submerged a bit into the ground, a bell which signals when a base runner has touched the base. Includes a diagram of how it works. The article notes this devise would: "...clearly announce ... See More
Nile Kinnick & Iowa Hawkeyes football...
Item #665119
July 21, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 21, 1940
* Nile Kinnick's all-star voting tops all
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 5 of this section has a small and somewhat discrete heading: "Kinnick Is Far In Lead" with subhead. (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia ... See More
Racing at Saratoga...
Item #177264
August 20, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1904
Uncle Sam cartoon by Rogers...
Item #177109
August 10, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1901 Frontpage political Uncle Sam cartoon by Rogers; fullpage illustration "The Philadelphia Mint - Old and New" by Lawrence; In Whittier's Country; doublepage centerfold "The Strenuous Side of Life at Newport"; Cavalry Evolutions by the Black Horse Troop at Fort Myer, Virginia; Opening the Kiowa and Comanche Reservations; and... See More
1941 USC Trojans win Track and Field title...
Item #655939
June 22, 1941
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, June 22, 1941
* USC Trojans - Southern California University
* NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "U. S. C. WINS 7TH NCAA TRACK TITLE IN ROW" with subheads. (see) Nice for display
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, light toning at the margins,... See More
Penn State wins college boxing title in 1930....
Item #620459
March 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's Section Only, March 23, 1930
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* College boxing championship
The front page of this section has one column headings: "PENN STATE BOXERS KEEP COLLEGE TITLE" "Successfully Defend the Team Championship at Penn With Total of 19 Points" and more with photo of Penn State boxer, David Stoop, knocking out his opponent in t... See More
Joe DiMaggio NY Yankees baseball debut.....
Item #594772
May 04, 1936
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 4, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio MLB debut
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has a one column heading in the sport's section (page 9): "DI MAGGIO PROMOTED FROM ROOKIE CLASS" with box scores (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise goo... See More
1930 Northwestern University swimming...
Item #689218
March 30, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 30, 1930
* Albert Schwartz national swimming record
* Northwestern University Wildcats
The front page of this section has a seven column heading: "NORTHWESTERN WINS NATIONAL COLLEGIATE SWIM" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete section II only with 12 pages, rag edition, a few small binding holes and minor w... See More
Mississippi River floods...
Item #176224
April 24, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1897 Full front page illus. of "The Mississippi River Floods - Two Scenes in Front of Greenville, Mississippi." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The Mississippi River Floods - Scenes and Incidents Along the Levees." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Public Library and Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin." 1/2 pg. ilus. of &... See More
1950 World Series of baseball....
Item #640469
October 05, 1950
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 5, 1950
* New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies
* World Series of baseball (game 1)
* Joe Dimaggio & Yogi Berra era
The front page has a four column headline: "Vic Raschi Hurls Two-Hitter to Steal Show as Yankees Triumph Over Phils In Opening Game of World Series, 1-0" with subheads, box scores and related photo. (see) Much m... See More
Air-Ship trials...
Item #177282
December 03, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 3, 1904
Game of Cricket...
Item #616938
August 07, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 7, 1859
* International cricket match
* Canada vs. United States
* Pre Civil War era
Page 5 has an article headed: "The Great Cricket Match" "The Canada Eleven vs. United States Eleven"
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Nile Kinnick named All "Big Ten"...
Item #585743
December 17, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 17, 1939
* Nile Kinnick "Player of the year" BIG TEN
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page two of the sport's section: "Kinnick Selected for Big 10 Award" and "Voted Most Valuable Player in Loop". See images for text. Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Philadelphia Eagles win NFL football championship over Green Bay Packers...
Item #641391
December 27, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 27, 1960
* Philadelphia Eagles win vs. Green Bay Packers
* NFL football championship title game
The sport's section (page 10) has a two column heading: "Eagles Win First NFL Crown In 11 Years" with caption: "Pro Football" (see)
1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and... See More
Rare Babe Ruth playing golf photo....
Item #695516
February 03, 1929
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY (Sunday) of the New York Times, February 3, 1929
* Babe Ruth playing golf photo
* New York Yankees spring training
* St. Petersburg, Florida
Page 6 of this section only has a rare photo showing Babe Ruth playing golf in Florida with text that reads: "Babe Ruth Starting His Spring Training on the Links at St. Petersburg, Fla." (see)
Other sporting n... See More
Alabama Crimson Tide football...
Item #652078
November 14, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only. November 14, 1937
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* NCAA college football
* Notre Dame fighting Irish
Page 6 of this section has a three column headline that reads: "Alabama Close to Title" with subheads that include: "Late Drive Wins For Alabama, 7-0", "Kilgrow's Short Pass to Warren in Final Period Bea... See More
Illinois football wins 1928 Big Ten title
Item #685744
November 25, 1928
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Nov. 25, 1928
* Illinois Fighting Illini football
* Big Ten Conference champions
* Head coach Robert Zuppke era
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "ILLINOIS RETAINS TITLE IN BIG TEN" with subheads, lineups and standings. (see) Loads of other college football game reports throughout with photos.
Complete sport... See More
Majorie Gestring gold medal in diving...
Item #563675
August 13, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 13, 1936
* Majorie Gestring
* Springboard diving - Olympics
* Youngest gold medal winner
This 40 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 13: "Women Divers of U.S. Score Olympics Sweep" with subheads that include: "13-YEAR OLD GIRL WINS IN OLYMPICS" "Marjorie Gestring Leads U.S. to Sweep in Dive---Miss Rawls, Mrs. Hill ... See More
Football at Rugby... Whiskey Laws in the mountains of West Virginia...
Item #173380
February 05, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 5, 1870 The front page of the issue features a two-third page illustration of "Manton Marble". A one-third illustration of "The Peabody Funeral Train" plus a small illustration of "Alexander Anderson." Another page contains a half-page illustration of "Enforcing the Whiskey Laws in the Mountains of West Virginia."... See More
Seve Ballesteros wins his 1st Masters...
Item #689940
April 14, 1980
SPORT' SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, April 14, 1980
* Seve Ballesteros - Spanish golfer
* 1980 Masters Tournament - golf
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "In His 'Hardest Week,' Ballesteros Wins the Masters" (see)
Complete sport's sections only with 12 pages, nice condition... See More
A wealth of golf photos & prints...
Item #672141
August 01, 1897
OUTING, (New York), August, 1897 A typical magazine of the late 19th century, this issue has much on sports of the day, including 27 photos or prints of golf, under the heading: "Golfers In Action". Plus there are articles with photos/prints on tennis, bicycling, fishing, polo, yachting, and more.
Complete in 102 pages but disbound without the outer wrappers, 6 3/4 by 9 1/2 inches... See More
Tennis... British Columbia...
Item #595909
May 25, 1889
THE GRAPHIC, London, May 25, 1889 Inside has a nice half page print: "Opening of the New Prince's Club, Knightsbridge..." shows tennis being played (see). A full page has 5 prints of: "How We Spend Sunday on a Plantation in Java.", and a fullpg. of 5 scenes of: "Hunting White-Tail Deer in the Kootenay Valley, British Columbia" and "Hydroulicing at the T... See More
Helen Wills wins 1929 Wimbledon...
Item #690606
July 06, 1933
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, July 6, 1929
* Helen Jacobs vs. Helen Wills Moody
* Wimbledon tennis championships
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "WIMBLEDON CROWN WON BY HELEN WILLS" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on Helen Wills winning the 1929 Wimbledon Tennis Championships in Women'... See More
The 1919 World Series baseball scandal begins to unfold...
Item #678844
September 22, 1920
LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, Sept. 22, 1920 The banner headline above the masthead announces the beginning of the investigation into the infamous 1919 World Series betting scheme, or the 'Black Sox' World Series: "BIG BASEBALL PROBE OPENS".
The first column subhead: "Johnson Is Called In Diamond Scandal" referring to Ban Johnson, president of the American League.
N... See More
Chicago Cubs in World Series....
Item #650022
October 04, 1945
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1945
* Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
* Last time Cubs was in the series (before 2016)
The front page has a two column headline: "Detroit Tigers Take 2nd Game To Even Series" with subhead and inning by inning description.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages... See More
Knute Rockne's last football game coached.......
Item #652852
December 15, 1930
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., December 15, 1930
* New York Giants vs. Norte Dame Fighting Irish
* Charity football game for NYC unemployed
* Knute Rockne's last game
Page 8 has a one column heading: "FOOTBALL GAMES NET $750,000 FOR CHARITY" with subheads. (see) This was Knute Rockne's very last football game coached prior to his fatal airplane crash.
Other news, spo... See More
The new Congressional Library at Washington, D.C...
Item #176216
March 27, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1897 Full front page illus. of "Dead Man's Curve - New York's Most Dangerous Crossings." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "Colonel John Hay" and "General Horace Porter." Four small portraits of "New United States Senators." Three small portraits of "The German Opera Season in New York." 1/2 ... See More
Ben Hogan wins 1953 Masters golf tournament
Item #687466
April 13, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 13, 1953
* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 5) has a one column heading: "Ben Hogan" (see) First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1953 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Unfortunate for the small report here but still a first report.
Complete with all ... See More
President Benjamin Harrison... Titusville oil...
Item #175718
June 18, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1892 Nice full front page illustration of: 'Pres. Benjamin Harrison, Rep. Candidate for Re-election'. Inside has several scenes from the Minneapolis Convention. Nice double page centerfold: 'The Oil Creek Valley Disaster' with many scenes of the flooding & fire at Oil City & Titusville.
Building the Panama Canal...
Item #175768
December 10, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 10, 1892 Front full pg. illus. of "A Reminder of Old Virginia." Inside are several illus. pertaining to the story "A Midnight Visitor." 2/3 pg. portrait of "Jay Gould." Full pg. with four illus. of "The Construction of the Panama Canal." Full pg. illus. of "The Annual Football match Between Cadets of the Nav... See More
Jom Thorpe must return his Olympic medals...
Item #648629
January 28, 1913
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Jan. 28, 1913
* Jim Thorpe has to return his Olympic trophies
* Indian athlete from Carlisle, Pennsylvania
The sports page has an article: "Thorpe A Professional" (inking problem causes loss of some letters: see) "Hero of Olympics Musty Return Trophies He Won at Stockholm" with the articles noting the details (see).
Eight p... See More
Willie Pep wins featherweight boxing title...
Item #604566
February 12, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, February 12, 1949
* Willie Pep wins featherweight boxing title
* Sandy Saddler
The front page has a three column photo with caption: "As Pep Regained His Title". Also a six column headline on page 16 reads: "Pep Regains Title in Bloody Battle" with subheads and photo of Pep. This is 1st report coverage on Willie P... See More
Ernie Schaaf death by boxing knockout...
Item #658997
February 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1933
* Boxer Ernie Schaaf death
* Heavyweight boxing knockout
* Primo Carnera
The front page has a one column heading: "ERNIE SCHAAF DIES; BOXING UNDER FIRE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was pr... See More
1955 Rocky Marciano title bout.... Archie Moore....
Item #660309
September 22, 1955
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 22, 1955.
* Rocky Marciano vs. Archie Moore
* Heavyweight Boxing title fight
* His last career fight
The top of page 5 has a three column heading: "Rock May Retire" (see) First report coverage on Rocky Marciano defending his heavyweight boxing title against Archie Moore. This would be Marciano's last professional boxing match as he w... See More
Snake dance of the Moki Indians...
Item #176152
August 15, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1896 Full front page illus. of "The Silver Kings' Millennium." Inside are two full pages of portraits of "W. J. Bryan and some of His Suppporters" and Some Patriotic Democrats." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Honi, the Talking Chief, Announcing the Snake Dance Sixteen Days Before Its Occurrence."
Doublepage centerfold of &... See More
Death of the president of the Mormon Church...
Item #175210
August 06, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1887 Fullpg: 'The Completed Building of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, N.Y.' includes 9 scenes. Nice & displayable double page centerfold: 'Around Cape Ann', Mass. Small illus. of: 'The Late John Taylor, President of the Mormon Church'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.... See More
Street hawkers in New York City...
Item #175414
July 20, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 20, 1889 Full ftpg: 'The Special Correspondent' is a reporter on horseback, with the cavalry in the background. Article: 'The Noises of New York' has illustrations of various street hawkers.
Complete in twenty pages.
Benjamin Harrison illustration...
Item #177089
March 23, 1901
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1901 Frontpage illustration "Benjamin Harrison" by Chominsky; Uncle Sam illustration by Rogers; fullpage photo of the building the Lawson Cup-Defender; The Oil-fields of California; The Cuban Situation; In Camp with Lumber Jack; doublepage centerfold "The Rush Hour at the New York Approach to the Brooklyn Bridge" by Lowell; and othe... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame in 1939...
Item #671221
November 05, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 5, 1939
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame
* NCAA college football
* Many games w/ photos
The front page of this section has a four column headline: "NOTRE DAME BEATS ARMY, 14-0" with subheads, stats, lineups and related photo.
Other sporting news of the day including many other college football games of the day. Complete sport... See More
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