1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1934



* Chicago College All-Star Game

* Very 1st annual football game

* Chicago Bears NFL team

* Best title to be had (rare)



The front page has a five column headline: "All-Stars Battle Bears to 0-0 Tie" subheads. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "COLLEGE SPIRIT STOPS PROS' MARCH ON GOAL" with... See More  

1934 "Sneakers Game" NFL title.... NYG...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 10, 1934 



* The famed "Sneakers Game" 

* NFL football title championship 



Page 8 under "Sport Chatter" is some brief reporting which includes: "The Giants wore basketball sneakers in the second half on account of the frozen ground and then went into the air" This was the famous "Sneakers Game" which w... See More  

AAFC All-Star football game....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., sport's section only, December 18, 1949



* All-America Football Conference All-Star game

* Shamrock Bowl - Cleveland Browns

* Last ever AAFC game



The front page of this section has a one column heading: "ALL-STAR GRIDDERS DEFEAT CLEVELAND IN CHARITY BATTLE" with subhead. (see)

Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only wit... See More  

New York Giants win NFL championship...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 12, 1938



* NFL football championship game w/ photos

* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers



The sport's section (page 18) has a three column heading: "New York Giants Beat Green Bay Packers in Pro Grid Title Game" with lineup. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers... See More  

Jim Brown breaks NFL rushing record...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1963



* Jim Brown breaks rushing yards record

* Cleveland Browns - NFL football



The sport's section (page 42) has a one column heading: "BROWNS TRIUMPH OVER EAGLES, 37-7" with subhead: "Jimmy Brown Sets Career Mark for Yards Rushing" (see) First report coverage on the game in which Jim Brown broke the all time rushing record at the time... See More  

1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...

NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1934



* Chicago College All-Star Game

* Very 1st annual football game

* Chicago Bears



The sport's section (page 8) has one column headings: "80,000 See Bears Tie All-Stars, 0-0" & subheads: "Collegians Outplay Champions of Pro League, Gaining Six First Downs to Three" "Laws, Everhardsus and Mikulak Star With Hewitt and Becker in ... See More  

Chicago Bears win NFL football championship over New York Giants...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 30, 1963



* Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants

* NFL football championship title game



This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page10: "Chicago Bandits Steal Crown, Intercept Five Tittle Passes" with caption: "Bears Win NFL Championship--"

1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Chic... See More  

Chicago Bears... New York Giants... Right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 22, 1941 



* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship

* New York Giants 

* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era 



The sport's section (page 11) has a three column heading: "Devastating Last-Half Attack Gives Bears 37-9 Victory and Pro Grid Title" with subhead, related photos, lineup and stats. 1st... See More  

Howard Cassady wins Heisman Trophy... Ohio State...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, November 30, 1955



* Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady wins Heisman Trophy

* NCAA college football

* Ohio State Buckeyes



The sport's section (page 34) has one column headline: "Heisman Trophy Goes to Cassady". This is 1st report coverage on Ohio State Buckeyes star running back, Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady, winning the Heisman Trophy.



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O.J. Simpson's 1973 season w/ illustration....

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1974



* Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson

* Season rushing record

* NFL



Page 4 has a three column headline: "O.J. Runs Away With It All" with cartoonish illustration of Simpson. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More  

George Blanda 6 TD passes...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1962



* George Blanda 6 TD passes

* Houston Oilers - 56 points

* NFL football



This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines 37: "TITANS CRUSHED BY OILERS, 56-17", "Blanda Hurls 6 Touchdown Passes--Scoring Mark Set" with stats. 1st report coverage on Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda throwing six touchdowns passes in... See More  

Rocket plane... speed of sound.....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1946



* Bell X-1 rocket plane 1st powered flight

* Speed of sound - Chalmers (Slick) Goodlin



This 100+ page newspaper has two column headlines on page X 18 (inside): "AVIATION: ROCKET SHIP", "Army Test at 500 m. p. h. Is Successful, But Transonic Speed Is Unproved" See photos for text.



Also coverage on the upcoming 1946 NFL football tit... See More  

Leon Hart wins Heisman Trophy...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 8, 1949



* Leon Hart wins Heisman Trophy

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* NCAA college football



This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 32 that include: "Hart May Command Top Price For Turning Pro" and more (see images).



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherw... See More  

Dallas Texans only NFL win...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 28, 1952  This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 34: "Dallas Texans Win Over Bears, 27-23" and "New Pro Entry Scores First Victory; Tripucka Paces Winners"



This tells of first and only win for the short lived NFL team Dallas Texans. They would end their only season with a record of 1-11. This w... See More  

Baltimore Colts (Indianapolis) 1st game.....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1947



* Baltimore (Indianapolis) Colts 1st game

* National Football League NFL



This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 29 that reads: "Wrong-Way Run by Buffington Helps Baltimore Down Football Dodgers" with subheads that include: "Colts Turn Back Brooklyn By 16-7" an d more with Stats & lineups (see images).



This was th... See More  

1st Monday night NFL football game...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 22, 1970 



* 1st Monday Night football game 

* NFL National Football League 

* New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns 



This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Penalties Bombard Jets In 31-21 Loss"



Tells of the very 1st prime time televised NFL football game which was the beginning of Monday Night... See More  

Rams football moves to L.A....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1946 



* Cleveland Rams 

* Move to Los Angeles, California 

* NFL football 



This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside near the back) that include: "CLEVELAND RAMS TRANSFER ELEVEN TO LOS ANGELES" "Permission for Reeves to Move the Champions Granted by National Footba... See More  

Coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day"...

Beginning of the New Orleans Saints...

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas KS November 2, 1966  This 28 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 12:  Rozelle Sold On Newest NFL Location - coincidentally (?) announced on "All Saint's Day".  A historic 1st report on the New Orleans Saints officially joining the NFL. Great chance to have the report that started it all for this team that recently became the 2010 su... See More  

Baltimore Colts Super Bowl V....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 18, 1971



* Baltimore Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys

* Super Bowl V - NFL football

* Johnny Unitas



This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the 3rd page: "Colts Win Super Bowl On O'Brien's Field Goal" which tells of the Baltimore Colts beating the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V.



Other news of the day. Small binding holes alo... See More  

"The Godfathers"...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 17, 1990



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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Jackie Joyner-Kersee...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 2, 1989



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.



* Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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Green Bay Packers in 1940....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 18, 1940



* Green Bay Packers

* 1st to travel by airplane

* NFL football



This 38 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 24: "Early Touchdown by Giants Defeats Packers" with subheads, photo and stats. (see photos)



Though not mentioned in the reporting of this game, this was the very first time a professional football team tr... See More  

Chicago Bears 30 game win streak ends...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 6, 1933



* Chicago Bears 30 game win streak ends

* Bronko Nagurski

* NFL football



This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25: "Boston Checks Chicago Bears' Air Attack To Topple Unbeaten Pro Champions, 10-0" with lineups. (see photos)



Tells of the 30 game unbeaten streak of the Chicago Bear coming to an end in a loss b... See More  

Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD passes...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 1, 1943



* Quarterback Sammy Baugh 6 TD's

* Washington Redskins

* NFL football



This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "BAUGH PASSES SINK BROOKLYN, 48 TO 10", "Redskins' Star Hurls Six for Touchdowns, New Record..." with smaller subheads, lineup and stats of the game. (see photos)



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Battle of the Big 10...

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 13, 1989



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.



* Battle of the Big 10... See More