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Coaching parade in Newport...
Item #176156
August 29, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1896 Full front page illus. of "The Deadly Parallel." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Hangers-on at the Headquarters of a National Committee During a Presidential Campaign." Full pg. illus. of "The Second Annual Musical Festival at Ocean Grove, New Jersey." Full pg. illus. of "Mr. McKinley Addressing the Survivors o... See More
Item #177732
April 11, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 11, 1914 In this issue there are several illustrations including "Pen and Inkings--April" by Oliver Herford; "Lincoln Steffens" by James Montgomery Flagg; "What Easter Means to Them" by Ernest Fuhr plus there is a story titled "Fixing the Responsibility" by Curt Hansen, that has an illustration and there is a d... See More
Lefty Grove 30th season win...
Item #610547
September 19, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 19, 1931
* Lefty Grove 30th victory of season (record)
* Philadelphia Athletics - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 19) has two column headlines that include: "Grove Dazzles Pale Hose; Wins 30th Game of Season" and more with box scores. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, ligh... See More
DiMaggio breaks hitting streak...
Item #612704
June 30, 1941
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio breaks game hitting streak record
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has one column headings: "DIMAGGIO HITS SAFELY IN 41 STRAIGHT GAMES" "Tops George Sisler's Record That Stood for Nineteen Years" Of course game # 56 is the one ever... See More
1945 Mel Otts 500 home runs... New York Giants...
Item #628239
August 02, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1945
* Mel Ott hits no. 500 home run
* 1st to achieve in National league
* New York Giants - MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 23) has one column headings that include: "OTT DRIVES NO. 500 AS GIANTS WIN, 9-2" "Mel's Circuit Wallop Among Big Drives Struck Against Four Braves' Pitchers" and more with box scores. (see) First ... See More
Roger Maris hits record-setting 61st home run...
Item #665734
October 02, 1961
GREAT BEND DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, October 2, 1961
* Roger Maris home run record (#61)
* New York Yankees (1st report)
The sports page reports one of the more notable events in all of baseball history: the 61st home run of New York Yankee Roger Maris, breaking the Babe Ruth record which stood for 34 years.
The sport's section (page 6) has a five column headline: &... See More
Item #177672
August 31, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Passing On the Ballots--'A Vote for Taft is a Vote for Sherman'--'A Vote for Roosevel... See More
Baseball....
Item #177731
April 04, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 4, 1914 In this issue there are several illustrations including "One Year of Huerta" by F. T. Richards; "A Chinese Lyric" by Pai Ta-Shun plus there is a story that has several illustrations drawn by Peter Newell. The story, titled "The Decline and Fall of Mr. Munn" is written by Louis Weadock. There also is a double page... See More
Mel Ott...
Item #560496
December 03, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 3, 1941
* Mel Ott named player - manager (1st report)
* New York Giants
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 20: "Ott Named Pilot" with short text and related photo on page 22. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Melvi... See More
KDKA broadcasts 1st MLB game...
Item #568992
August 06, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 6, 1921
* Historic game in broadcasting
* Pittsburgh Pirates - KDKA ***
This 18 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 6: "CORSAIRS TAKE ANOTHER" "Make It Three Straight Over Phillies by 8 to 5 Score" with box scores. (see)
Though not mentioned, Pittsburgh's radio station KDKA provides its listen... See More
Ernie Banks hits 3 HRs...
Item #581036
August 05, 1955
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 5, 1955
* Ernie Banks 3 home runs game
* Chicago Cubs - Mr. Cub
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Cubs' Banks Hits Three Home Runs"
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Paper is in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 ... See More
Rogers Hornsby 3 home runs......
Item #593146
April 25, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1931
* Rogers Hornsby
* Chicago Cubs
* Major league baseball
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14: "HORNSBY TIES MARK WITH THREE HOMERS", "Successive Clouts, Equaling Modern Record, Help Cubs Beat Pirates, 10-6" and more with photo of Hornsby and box scores. 1st report coverage on baseball star, Rogers H... See More
Controversy in this boxing match...
Item #593682
June 12, 1899
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, June 12, 1899
* Bob Fitzsimmons
* James Jeffries
The top of the front page has: "AFTER THE BIG FIGHT" "Letter From the Defeated champion Pugilist" "Warns His Friends Not To Bet" "He Had But Little Confidence in Winning the Battle with Jeffries--He Denies Ever Writing the Letter & Declares it a Forgery..."... See More
James Braddock death...
Item #615120
November 30, 1974
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 30, 1974
* James Braddock death
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* Cinderella Man fame
The bottom of page 20 has an article headed: "James J. Braddock Succumbs at 68" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Mary Anderson....
Item #177022
January 09, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 9, 1909 The front page has a photo captioned: "Where Many Thousands Perished."
Also present are: "Europe's Appalling Calamity"; "The Tragedy on the Mediterranean"; "Mary Anderson, That Was"; and there are illustrations of "The Senatorial Hall of Fame" by Kemble and a double page photo spread of &q... See More
Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177533
June 26, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 26, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Diversions of a Statesman."
This issue has a photo of "London From an "Invader's" War-Balloon" and a photo spread of "Our New Summer Capital"; plus a photo of "A Star Among "The Midnight Sons." This issue... See More
Item #177579
October 08, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, October 8, 1910
This issue's front page is an illustration of "The Political Chantecler" by Kemble.
This issue has illustrations of "At the Conventions" by Kemble and full page photos of "The Democrats' Choice for Governor of New York" and "The Roosevelt Candidate for Governor." There are photos of "A Me... See More
Item #177597
March 11, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1911
The front page of this issue is a photo of "A Beautifier of Cities."
This issue has an illustration of " 'They Say That the People Want This Here Reprosissity Bill Passed Even if We Are Agin It.' "Hain't They Selfish' " by Kemble. There is and article with photos of "Jowett of Carr's Lane" by... See More
Kaiser & Prince Wilhelm of Prussia photo...
Item #177613
July 15, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Royalty At Its Best."
This issue has an article of "A Talk with Governor Baldwin" and there are photos of "With Mr. Howells at Kittery Point." There is an illustration of "The Aviator" by J. Lawrence Stone a... See More
Item #177625
October 07, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Where Hundreds Died by Flood and Fire."
This issue has an article with photos of "The Muddle in Maine" by Holman Day and photos of "Gertrude Elliott in Repertoire." There is a full page illustration of "The Gre... See More
England's King and Queen made emperor and empress of India....
Item #177640
January 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "India Pays Homage to Her Emperor."
This issue has a photo spread of the "First Photographs of India's Great Durbar." The double page illustration is of "The Race For the White House" by E. W. Kemble plus there is a photo spread "Of Interest to Playgoers." Al... See More
Item #177768
July 24, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, July 24, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there is an illustration of "Chinese Lyrics" by Pai Ta-Shun.
In this issue, there are several articles including "How fighting Governments Suppress Opinion" by Norman Hapgood; "The War and America--VIII--What We Need" by ... See More
World War II lend-lease program... Byron Nelson....
Item #594732
September 03, 1940
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1940
* Lend Lease Program (1st report)
* World War II relief - U.S. Destroyers
* Byron Nelson - PGA golf championship
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "U. S. TRADES DESTROYERS FOR AIR BASES" with subheads.
Also two column headlines on page 10 include: "Nels... See More
King Edward's Sixty-Seventh Birthday....
Item #177349
November 28, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Hothead of Europe" which is relating to Kaiser William.
This issue has a photo of "The Most Eloquent Woman in the World" and "King Edward Enjoying his Sixty-Seventh Birthday." There is a photo of "A Prima Donna By Right and Role"; and a double
... See More
This issue has a photo of "The Most Eloquent Woman in the World" and "King Edward Enjoying his Sixty-Seventh Birthday." There is a photo of "A Prima Donna By Right and Role"; and a double
Item #177360
October 19, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "The Power Behind the Throne" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an article called "The Disruption of Mexico" by Elisha Hollingsworth Talbot. There is also the third part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--The Plai... See More
Item #177541
October 30, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 30, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Charles Seymour Whitman."
This issue has an illustration of "Removing the Mask" by Kemble and there is a photo of "A Wandering Star--Miss Marie Doro." There is a double page illustration of "The Same Old Game by the Same ... See More
Item #177542
November 06, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "New York's Next Mayor."
This issue has a photo of "The Youngest Actress on the Stage" and "Quebec's Art Treasure-Trove." There is a double page photo spread of "The New Theatre" and "The Play and the Pla... See More
Item #177568
July 02, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, July 2, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "An American Whip on English Highways."
This issue has an illustration of "Later On, The Smithsonian May Contain Other Collections Than the Roosevelt Group" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "England's Fifth George" by an Englishman and there are photos o... See More
Mark Twain Ad....
Item #177574
August 20, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1910
This issue a full color, cover page. This issue's front page is a photo of "England's New Sovereigns at Close Range."
This issue has an illustration of "An Historic Incident--And True" by Kemble and there is an article with photos of "The Aeroplane in War" by General Homer Lea and "A Diana in Africa&quo... See More
Woodrow Wilson.....
Item #177582
November 19, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 19, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Woodrow Wilson--The Next Governor of New Jersey."
This issue has an illustration of "The Boss Among the Bossies" by Kemble. There are photos of "Governor-Elect Woodrow Wilson and His Family" and "The Governors- E... See More
Arizona Statehood...
Item #177647
March 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Street of the Automobiles."
This issue has an illustration of "The Ever-Persistent Billy" by E. W. Kemble. There are photos of "Aspects of the Passing Show" and the double page is a photo spread of "Some Art Works From a Great Collection." There is a photo of &... See More
Item #177679
November 30, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "'Good-by, Ambassador, We Are Sorry to Have You Leave Us" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Lost Ball: Penalty--One Omelet!" by Kemble. The double page illustration is called "The Deat... See More
Item #177753
September 19, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 19, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "The Prince of Wales."
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Liberal Fear of Russia" by H. G. Wells; "The Joker in Modern Football" by Herbert Reed and "Fire and War"... See More
Item #177754
September 26, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 26, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "Count Zeppelin and Count Haessler at German Manoeuvres."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Harvesting the Harvest Hands" by George Creel; "The German Bluff" by Henry Wickham S... See More
Item #177758
October 24, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 24, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "The Shelling of Reims Cathedral."
In this issue, there are several articles including "America's Chance in China" by Adachi Kinnosuke; "Pan-Germanism and the United States" by Norman Hapgood; &quo... See More
Item #177762
November 28, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 28, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "Mrs. Patrick Campbell."
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Public and the Censor" by Arnold Bennett; "The Germans in Antwerp" by George F. Porter; "Nippon's War Stake&q... See More
Item #177765
December 26, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, December 26, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is an illustration titled "Forgive them for they know not what they do."
In this issue, there are several articles including "A Talk With Lord Roberts" by Philip H. Patchin; "The Hole in Our Pocket" by Howard D... See More
Item #177775
September 11, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 11, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "Left at Our Door" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "Leonard Wood."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Hooking Up Football and Poker" by Herbert Reed; "Platt... See More
Item #177778
October 02, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 2, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration by Enright. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "James F. J. Archibald."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Patten in Pink Whiskers" by Operative No. 48; "The War's Blind"; "Matthew Vassa... See More
Item #177782
October 30, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, October 30, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "Too Close for Wings Stuck on With Wax" by Charmberlain. On the back of the cover page there is an illustration with a poem titled "Chinese Lyrics" by Pai Ta-Shun.
In this issue, there are several articles including "War ... See More
Item #177784
November 13, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 13, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "Uncle Sam: 'Now that you've got it, be careful.'" by Enright. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "The U. S. S. Nevada in New York Harbor."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Do Americans... See More
Item #177787
December 04, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, December 4, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "'Your turn, Johnnie Bull'" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "Efficiency at its Apex."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Fixed Prices and the Public Pocketbook" by F. Co... See More
Highest scoring NFL game of all time...
Item #566968
November 28, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, November 28, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on the back page (pg. 6): "Giants Classed 'Worst' Defensive Team in NFL"
Tells of the highest scoring NFL football game of all time.
Other news of the day. Some tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
Carnegie Tech... Notre Dame...
Item #572168
November 27, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 27, 1926
* Carnegie Tech (Mellon) vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish... One of the greatest upsets
* Knute Rockne skips game (mistake)
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "College Gridiron Season Closes In East Today"
This game would be a huge upset of Notre Dame by Carnegie Tech. Knute Rockne decided to attend the A... See More
1974 college football controversy....
Item #577814
January 03, 1974
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 3, 1974
* Notre Dame, Alabama, Penn State - Joe Paterno, and Ohio State - Woody Hayes
This 18 page newspaper has various reporting concerning who should be the national champions after all the bowl games have finished. Headlines include: "Joe, Woody Have Other Ideas", "Parseghian Favors Grid Playoff System", and more, with suppor... See More
Thomas Nast - political cartoon... "The Same Tunes By Another Fiddle..." re: Democrats vs. Republicans...
Item #173650
September 07, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1872 Full front page Nast illus. of "The Same Tunes by Another Fiddle Will Sound as Sweet." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Whited Sepulchre." (Ku Klux). 2/3 pg. illus. of "Mr. Carl Schurz and His Victims." Full pg. illus. of "Mosquitoes in the Country."
Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "August-What I Know Abo... See More
Red River Texas...
Item #173820
April 25, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 25, 1874 Halfpg; 'The Slave Ship--Sighting an English Cruiser' 'Western Sketches--Arkansas Pilgrims in Camp' 'A Freshet in the Red River, Texas' Full ftpg. Th. Nast. "The Grand Occasion of the Century". Fullpg "Rags for Our Working-Men -- Specie for the Foreigners". Dblpgctrfld "The Carnival in the Bavarian Alps".
Com... See More
Gold & silver mining in Colorado...
Item #173844
July 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1874 Full ftpg. Nast shows U.S. Grant "Don't Let Us Have Any More of This Nonsense. It is a Good Trait to Stand by One's Friends; But --". Halfpg: 'Gold & Silver Mining, Colorado'. Fullpg: 'The Morgue at Paris' & 'Sunshine' shows 2 youngsters on a swing. Fullpg "Meeting of Old Settlers"; 3/4 pg &quo... See More
The Bridle Path in Central Park...
Item #175410
July 06, 1889
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 6, 1889 Dblpgctrfld: 'On the Bridle Path, Central Park, N.Y.' is by Remington. Nice fullpg. by Zogbaum: 'Arrest of an Illicit Trader in the Indian Territory'. Fullpg: 'Our New Navy--Torpedo Boat No. 1'
Complete in twenty pages.
P.T. Barnum... The Columbian Exposition in Chicago...
Item #175596
April 18, 1891
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1891 Fullpg: 'Interior of the 'Monument' which commemorates the Great Fire in London'. Very nice doublepage centerfold: 'Bird's-eye View of the Columbian Exposition', Chicago'. A one-eighth pg. illus. of 'Phineas T. Barnum' with an article on him, who recently died (see inset).
Complete in sixteen pages.
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