Bill Waklton, Bob McAdoo & Julius Erving...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, March 18, 1972  This sporting newspaper is about 100 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features BILL WALTON OF THE UCLA BRUINS on the front with text about him in the inside pages. Other photos and supporting articles center around Julius Erving and Bob McAdoo. This issue is loaded with sports news & ... See More  

Premiere of 'The Godfather', plus an early review...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 23, 1972 



* Opening day of original "The Godfather" movie review

* Marlon Brando - Al Pacino - Francis Ford Coppola

* Opening week premiere advertisement



The iconic move 'the Godfather' premiered at the Lowes Theater in New York City on March 15. It would not open at other theaters until March 21. Inside ... See More  

J. Edgar Hoover death...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 2, 1972



* John Edgar Hoover death

* Early, same day report

* 1st FBI director



The front page has a two column heading: "FBI director Hoover dies" 1st report coverage on the death of J. Edgar Hoover, 1st Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, small bin... See More  

Hank Aaron passes Willie Mays...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 12, 1972 



* Hank Aaron hits 649th home run 

* Surpasses Willie Mays 

* Atlanta Braves 



This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Hank Goes Kaboom!" with photo of Aaron. (see)



Tells of Hank Aaron hitting his 649th career home run to move into second place of all time behind Babe Ruth.



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Hurricane Agnes...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 24, 1972



* Hurricane Agnes



This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Flood misery soaks northeast" with caption: "Worst in region's history"



Tells of the remnants of Hurricane Agnes causing havoc in the Northeast portion of United States.



There is other news of the day including various perio... See More  

Joe Namath throws for 6 touchdowns....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 25, 1972



* Joe Namath - 6 touchdown passes

* New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts

* Johnny Unitas



The sport's section (page 15) has a three column heading: "Namath Puts on Show".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More  

1972 Chicago commuter rail crash...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1972 



* Chicago, Illinois 

* Commuter train crash 



The front page has a four column photo with heading: "44 Killed and 320 Injured as Chicago Trains Crash"



with subhead: "Illinois Central Double-Decker, Backing Up, Is Hit by Commuter Car in Worst U.S. Rail Accident in 14 Years" 1st report coverage on the 1972 Chicago comm... See More  

George Steinbrenner buys New York Yankees...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 4, 1973 



* George Steinbrenner 

* New York Yankees 

* MLB baseball 



The front page of the sport's section (inside, page 39) has a two column headline: "Syndicate Buys Yanks From CBS".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 52 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condit... See More  

Paris Peace Accords signed...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 27, 1973



* Paris Peace Accords signed

* Vietnam War ends for U.S.

* Early same day report



This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Cease-Fire Agreement Is Signed"



This tells of the Paris Peace Accrods being signed which ending direct U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War.



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Gangster Frank Costello death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1973



* Frank Costello death

* 'The Prime Minister of the Underworld'

* Italian gangster & crime boss



The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Costello Dies Of Coronary at 82; Underworld Leader". Coverage continues inside with two related photos. Lengthy text here. 1st report coverage on the death of mob boss, Frank Cos... See More  

Secretariat wins 1973 triple crown...

CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, June 11, 1973



* Secretariat wins the triple crown

* Thoroughbred horse racing

* Belmont Stakes (3 of 3)

* Editorial just 2 days after race



Near the bottom of page 35 is a four column heading: "Secretariat the ultimate!" which is an editorial by horse-racing journalist, David Feldman. Report continues on page 37. Coverage on Secretariat's recent victory at... See More  

Paul Getty III kidnapping revealed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1973 



* John Paul Getty III kidnapped 



Page 8 has a small one column heading: "Mother of Getty's Grandson In Touch With Kidnappers" A small but 1st report on the kidnapping of Paul Getty III, grandson of oil tycoon, Jean Paul Getty.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 60 pages, very minor central fol... See More  

Jack Nicklaus breaks record...

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Nixon's choice is Gerald Ford...

DAILY NEWS, New York, NY, October 13, 1973  The front page of this tabloid issue carries the headline "NIXON'S CHOICE IS GERALD FORD" with the subhead "Congress Chiefs Applaud Pick". The article within the issue has "President Names Gerald Ford" "Nixon Reveals Veep in TV Address" "Fight Looms Over New VP". Other news of the day is also wit... See More  

John Cappelletti... Heisman trophy... Penn state...

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, December 4, 1973



* John Cappelletti wins Heisman

* Penn State Nittany Lions

* NCAA college football



The sport's section (page 10-B) has a five column headline: "Penn State's Cappelletti takes the Heisman Trophy" with photo of Cappelletti (see) First report coverage on Penn state running back, John Cappelletti, winning the 1973 Heis... See More  

O.J. Simpson passes 2,000 yards...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 17, 1973



* O. J. Simpson breaks season rushing record...  1st to go over 2,000  yard mark

* Buffalo Bills - NFL football



This 28 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 13: "O.J.'s Odyssey Ends at 2003" with nice photo of Simpson running off the field after the game.

A historic NFL record that is still unmatche... See More  

1973 Sugar Bowl...

THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, January 2, 1974



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Ara Parseghian

* Alabama Crimson Tide - Coach Paul Bear Bryant

* Sugar Bowl - college football - game of the century ?



This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 10: "Irish Topple Tide In Thriller" with caption: "Who's No. 1" Tells of the game between Notre Dame Fighting ... See More  

1974 college football controversy....

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  

Patty Hearst kidnapping...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 11, 1974



* Patty Hearst kidnapping

* Symbionese Liberation Army



This 26 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FBI Wants 2 In Kidnapping Of Hearst Girl" with related photo. (see photos)



Other news of the day throughout. Little wear along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

Martin Luther King Jr.'s mother slain...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 1, 1974 



* Alberta Williams King killed 

* Martin Luther King Jr. mother 

* Mikhail Nikolaevich Baryshnikov defects 



The front page has a four column headline: "Mother of Dr. King Is Killed in Church; Atlanta Deacon Slain; Gunman Seized" with subhead and two related photos. Much more on page 20. Loads of text here. 1st report coverage ... See More  

Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon... tennis...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1974 



* Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon 

* Tennis singles 



Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Connors Wins for U.S. Wimbledon Sweep" with photo of him with Chris Evert (see photos).



On the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a five column headline: "Connors Crushes Rosewall, 6-1, 6-1, 6-4; ... See More  

Richard Nixon resigns...

THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 9, 1974



* President Richard Nixon 

* Ford Taking Over



This 40 page newspaper has banner headline on the front page: "Nixon Resigning; Ford Taking Over", with subheads and related photos.



Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the spine but otherwise in good co... See More  

The death of Charles Lindbergh...

THE COURIER JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, August 27, 1974



* Charles Lindbergh death

* Aviator - airplane



This 1st section only (1st 20 pages) of a normal 42 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Lindbergh dies of cancer" with related photos (see photos). Page 3 has a banner headline: "Famed aviator Charles Lindbergh dies of cancer at 72" with pho... See More  

James Braddock death...

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  

Death of Jack Benny...

HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, December 27, 1974 



* Jack Benny death

* American entertainer



The banner headline announces the death of one of the more famous actor/comedians of the day: "JACK BENNY DIES" with: "Comedian Victim of Stomach Cancer" A front page photo of him as well. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.

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