T.C.U. football national champions in 1938...
Item #584770
December 07, 1938
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, December 7, 1938
* Texas Christian University - T.C.U.
* NCAA college football national champions
This 14 page newspaper has a somewhat discrete one column heading on page 9: "T. C. U. Wins No. 1 Position in Poll". See photo for brief but 1st report coverage on Texas Christian University being declared national champions in NCAA college fo... See More
Navy upsets Army....
Item #584638
December 04, 1950
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, December 4, 1950
* Navy Midshipmen upsets Army Cadets
* NCAA college football
This 8 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 7: "Navy to Play Rice Next Year; Drops Ohio State"
This game is considered one the greatest upsets in college football history.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout.... See More
Georgia Tech upsets Alabama....
Item #584456
November 18, 1962
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 18, 1962
* Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* NCAA college football upset
This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "GEORGIA TECH HANDS ALABAMA FIRST GRID DEFEAT IN 27 GAMES, 7-6" with subheads and stats (see photos). This tells of the upset of Alabama by the Georg... See More
1st Rose Bowl football game...
Item #584407
January 02, 1916
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1916
* 1st annual Rose Bowl game
* Washington State Cougars
* NCAA college football
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4 that include: "DEFEATED BROWN", "WASHINGTON WINS, 14-0" and more with lineups. 1st report coverage on the first annual Tournament of Roses football game. A historic co... See More
Leon Hart wins Heisman Trophy...
Item #583685
December 08, 1949
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
Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy...
Item #583091
December 13, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1944
* Angelo Bertelli wins Heisman Trophy
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "BERTELLI PRAISED AT CEREMONY HERE"; "Former Notre Dame Ace Gets Heisman Award at Luncheon in the Downtown A.C." with photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condi... See More
1973 Sugar Bowl...
Item #582666
January 02, 1974
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
Harvard football... Eddie Mahan....
Item #581857
November 07, 1915
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 7, 1915
* Harvard Crimson college football
* Captain Eddie Mahan photo
* Princeton Tigers
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "A TIGER LOSS", "HARVARD VICTORY", "MAHAN THE BIG HERO", "Crimson Leader Stars" and more with lineup and photo of Eddie M... See More
1924 Four Horsemen Notre Dame win...
Item #581781
November 22, 1924
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, November 22, 1924
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish (famous year)
* The Four Horsemen - Knute Rockne
* 1924 college football season
Page 5 has various reports on college football games to be played on this day with a one column heading: "Knute Rockne To Lose 23 Men".
This was the most famous year for Notre Dame football as the team consisted o... See More
Notre Dame's first defeat on their home field in 25 years...
Item #581591
November 19, 1928
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 19, 1928
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Knute Rockne
* 1st loss is 25 years
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 11: "CARNEGIE TECH ON TOP OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL WORLD" with subheads that include: "DEFEAT OF IRISH STAMPS SKIBOS AS GREAT ELEVEN" and more.
This tells of Notre Dame's first defeat ... See More
Army-Navy football game...
Item #580335
December 13, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 13, 1930
* Army Cadets vs. Navy Midshipman
* NCAA college football - Yankee Stadium
This 12 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "ARMY SCORES LATE TO TRIM NAVY, 6-0" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for di... See More
Army vs. Yale football...
Item #580274
October 27, 1928
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 27, 1928
* Army Cadets vs Yale Bulldogs
* NCAA college football
* Great headline for display
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ARMY LEADING BULLDOG" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.
Other news, sp... See More
Oklahoma Sooners 47 game win streak ends...
Item #580155
November 18, 1957
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, November 18, 1957
* Oklahoma Sooners, Norman OK
* 47 game win streak ends - college football
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 8:
* Notre Dame 7-0 Upset Victory Over Sooners Starts Festivities
Tells of the longest ever college football NCAA division I win streak coming to an end at 47 games by ... See More
Four Horsemen Notre Dame win...
Item #579430
November 08, 1924
THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 8, 1924
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish... Football season
* The Four Horsemen - Knute Rockne
This 16 page newspaper has a two column photo on page 11 with caption: "Elmer Layden of Notre Dame, Which Plays Wisconsin Today" which tells of the football game.
Notre Dame would play against the Wisconsin Badgers on this day. This was t... See More
Death of Walter Camp... Father of football...
Item #578623
March 15, 1925
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, March 15, 1925
* Walter Camp death (1st report)
* Father of American football
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that include: "Walter Camp's Death Blamed to Over-Exertion" and more. See photos for text here.
Also the front page of the sport's section: "Walter Camp Was Considered One of Best Backfield Me... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame...
Item #578132
November 11, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 1945
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame
* Number 1 & 2 teams meet
* Doc Blanchard
* NCAA college football
This 30+ page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside, near back): "Army Marches over Notre Dame, 48-0" with subhead: "Blanchard and Davis Run Wild" and stats. C... 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
1931 USC upsets Notre Dame.....
Item #576856
November 22, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 22, 1931
* USC Trojans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Famous upset game
This 36 page newspaper has a two column heading at the bottom of the front page: "Trojan, Harvard Upset Wins Top Grid Drama". The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline that reads: "TROJANS DEFEAT IRISH, 16 TO 14", with subheads which ... See More
Terry Brennan named Norte Dame coach....
Item #575147
February 02, 1954
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 2, 1954
* Terry Brennan named head coach
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 22: "Brennan Youngest Head Coach of Major Eleven" and "New Notre Dame Mentor Only 25, Had Phenomenal High-School Mark" with related photo. This tells of Terry Bre... See More
Frank Leahy resigns as Norte Dame coach...
Item #575102
February 01, 1954
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 1, 1954
* Frank Leahy resigns due to illness
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach
* NCAA college football
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "Leahy Resigns as Notre Dame Grid Coach" with subhead: "Notre Dame Football Coach Leahy Resigns Because of Ill Health&qu... See More
Heartley Hunk Anderson named Notre Dame coach....
Item #575100
April 11, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 11, 1931
* Heartley 'Hunk' Anderson named new head coach
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team
* Post Knute Rockne airplane crash death
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 11: "ANDERSON NAMED TO TAKE CHARGE OF NOTRE DAME ELEVEN" with subheads that include: "FORMER LINEMAN TO CARRY TITLE OF SE... See More
Elmer Layden named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #575099
December 09, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, December 9, 1933
* Elmer Layden named Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach
* The Four Horsemen fame
* NCAA college football
This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 9: "LAYDEN PICKED TO COACH NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL NEXT YEAR" with subheads that include: "FULLBACK STAR OF '4 HORSEMEN' CALLED TO TASK" and mo... See More
1924 Four Horsemen Notre Dame win...
Item #574987
October 26, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 26, 1924
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish (famous year)
* The Four Horsemen - Knute Rockne
* 1924 college football season win
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "IRISH CONQUER PRINCETON, 12-0" "Crowley's Touchdowns in Second and Fourth Are Mar... See More
Knute Rockne's last collegiate game.....
Item #574865
December 06, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 6, 1930
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Southern California Trojans
* Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne before death (DAY OF)
* ND to repeat as National Champions after this game
This 24 page newspaper has pre-game reporting on the Notre Dame vs. USC football game which was the last collegiate game Knute Rockne would b... See More
Knute Rockne biggest upset??...
Item #572529
November 29, 1926
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 29, 1926
* Carnegie Tech (Mellon)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish - NCAA football
* 1 of the greatest upsets (Monday 1st report)
* Knute Rockne skips game (mistake)
This 20 page newspaper has sports reporting under "SEASON OF THRILLS IN FOOTBALL WORLD" and more which includes news of the huge upset of Notre Dame by Carnegie Tech. Knu... See More
USC upsets Notre Dame....
Item #572239
November 29, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 29, 1964 This 40+ page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section: "USC WINS BUT GETS NO BOWL" with subheads and related photos. (see)
This tells of the upset of # 1 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish by the USC Trojans at the end of the 1964 regular season. This is considered one the biggest ups... See More
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
Grover Cleveland Alexander death...
Item #571278
November 05, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 5, 1950
* Grover Cleveland Alexander death
* Philadelphia Phillies - Chicago Cubs
This 50+ page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport''s section: "'Old Pete' Alexander, Baseball Great, Dies" with caption: "Game Ends At 63"
Tells of the death of famous major league baseball star Grover Cleveland... See More
Steve Spurrier wins Heisman trophy...
Item #566579
November 23, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1966
* Steve Spurrier wins Heisman
* Florida Gators
* NCAA college football
This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 29: "Heisman Trophy Goes To Florida's Spurrier" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the now famous college football coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks winning the Heisman Trophy as a pla... See More
College football title argument in 1970...
Item #566405
January 02, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1970 This 38 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with heading: "Football Reigns Supreme on TV".
Page 39 has a nice banner headline: "Texas Conquers Notre Dame, 21-17" and more with photos..
Also, page 40 has a banner headline: " Penn State Turns Back Missouri, 10-3&... See More
Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD passes...
Item #566172
November 01, 1943
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)
Tells of Washington Reds... See More
Milwaukee Brewers vs. California Angels...
Item #566074
October 11, 1982
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 11, 1982
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.
* Milwaukee vs. Califor... See More
Penn State wins Orange Bowl...
Item #565688
January 02, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1969
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* Joe Paterno as coach
* Kansas Jayhawks
* Orange Bowl - college football
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "KU Nipped on Final Play".
Tells of the game between Penn State Nittany Lions and the Kansas Jayhawks.
Other news of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise ... See More
Knute Rockne's first game as coach...
Item #564498
September 29, 1918
THE WORLD, New York, NY, September 29, 1918
* Knute Rockne's 1st game as head coach
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football
This 50+ page newspaper has sports news on page 17 with a small inset titled: "Results of College Football Games" with a small list games and their final scores. Within here is a score of "Notre Dame 26 Case 6"
This was the game between ... See More
Frank Leahy at Notre Dame...
Item #564337
September 28, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 28, 1941
* Frank Leahy 1st game
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* College football
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "NOTRE DAME TRIPS ARIZONA, 38 TO 7" and "35,000 Watch Leahy's First Irish Eleven Flash Strong Attack--Bertelli Stars".
Report continues on page 4... See More
Red Grange... professional football...
Item #564154
December 07, 1925
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated December 7, 1925
* Red Grange - Chicago Bears
* Polo Grounds - professional football
This 20 page newspaper has two column headline on page 9 that include: "'RED' GRANGE RECEIVES ABOUT $470 A YARD FOR HIS WORK AS PROFESSIONAL PLAYER"
and more. (see) 1st report coverage on Red Grange playing in a pro football g... See More
Michigan Rose Bowl in 1948...
Item #564056
January 02, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 2, 1948
* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. USC Trojans
* Orange Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. Kansas Jayhawks
* Sugar Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
* Cotton Bowl: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. SMU Mustangs
This 56 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 17: "Michigan Routs U.S.C. Before 93,000 in Rose Bowl; Texas Topples Alabama&q... See More
Navy Rose Bowl in 1924...
Item #563408
January 02, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 2, 1924
* Rose Bowl: Navy Midshipmen vs. Washington Huskies
This 22 page newspaper has a 6 column headline on page 16: "Annual East-West Football Battle Ends In 14-14 Tie" with subheads that include: "Navy Fails To Hold Lead Over Huskies" and more.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with margin wear on the 1st leaf mostly, c... See More
College football by Remington... Baseball in San Francisco...
Item #175242
November 26, 1887
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 26, 1887 Full front page illustration by Frederic Remington: College Players At Foot-Ball---A Tackle And Ball-Down. Inside has a related report: The College Game Of Football. Also a report: Base-Ball In San Francisco and an illustration: A Base-Ball Game On The Haight Street Grounds, San Francisco.
Full page "Hunting Wild Hogs in Arka... See More
Bicycling in Virginia...
Item #176196
January 16, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 16, 1897 Full front page illus. of "Snow-Bucking on the Northern Pacific Railroad." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Fog-Bound on the East River." Full pg. of illus. of "The New Water Supply for Boston and Its Adjacent Cities and Towns."
Full pg. of illus. of "The Wool-Growing Industry of Australia." Full pg. illus... See More
The Klondike gold fields...
Item #176280
November 06, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 6, 1897 Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost: 'What Happened?' shows a man having fallen off his bicycle.
Doublepage centerfold naval print: 'The 'Iowa' & 'Massachusetts' Defend Squadron Against Torpedo Boat Attack'. Fullpg. with 8 photos: 'On the Way to the Klondike Gold Fields--The Chilkoot Trail'.
Other news and adv... See More
Horse show at Madison Square Garden...
Item #176178
November 14, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 14, 1896 Full ftpg: 'Congratulating a Winner at the Horse Show, Madison Sq. Garden'. Fullpg: 'Election Night in N.Y. City--The Crowd Watching the Returns at Madison Sq.'. Nice A.B. Frost dblpgctrfld: 'A Chance Shot While Setting Out Decoys'. Some college football photos.
Complete issue.... See More
Two Thanksgiving-themed prints...
Item #176286
November 27, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 27, 1897 Full front page illus. of "After the Thanksgiving Service - Taking the New Minister Home to Dinner." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Training Vessel for the United States Naval Academy." 1/2 pg. illus. of "A Marriage of Convenience, As Performed by Mr. John Drew and His Company at the Empire Theatre, New York.&q... See More
Nice A.B. Frost hunting print...
Item #176296
January 01, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 1, 1898 Front page has a full page illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Plenty of Work for the New Year". There is a page with 5 photos and an article on "England's Little War in India".
There is a very nice full page illustration by A. B. Frost titled "Ruffed-Grouse Shooting--An Open Shot". The double page centerfold ... See More
Item #150231
March 05, 1887
LESLIE ILLUSTRATED, New York, Mar. 5, 1887 One-third pg. illus. of: "A View of Thomasville, Ga., the New Winter Resort". Nice illus. of "The Eruption of Mauna Loa, Hawaii--Lava Steam 20 Miles Long". One-quarter pg: "View of the City of Portland" & one of "Mount Hood". Halfpg: "The Wabash College Football Team" & halfpg. showing "Villag... See More
A.B. Frost: Ruffed Grouse shooting...
Item #175976
December 08, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 8, 1894 Nice illus. & bio of: 'Thomas Hardy'. Fullpg. of 6 photos of 'Descendants of the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' on Pitcairn Is.' Nice fullpg. on: 'The Bicycle Tournament at Madison Sq. Garden'. Great A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Ruffed Grouse Shooting'. Two fullpgs. with 20 photos of 'Military Maneuvers at Fort Ri... See More
Quail shooting, by A.B. Frost...
Item #176282
November 13, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 13, 1897 The front page has a full page illustration by W. A. Rogers titled: "It Served Its Turn". A halfpg. has: "News from the Klondike" with an article. A fullpg. has 6 photos and a map called: "In & About Seattle". There is a nice fullpg. A.B. Frost illustration: "Quail-Shooting" is very displayable. Anot... See More
Great issue for any golf enthusiast...
Item #176290
December 11, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 11, 1897 Certainly the print print is the great full front page print by the famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "The Drive" showing a golfer about to tee off, with others behind him.
Inside is a one-third page portrait of "Professor Henry Drisler."; a full pg. illus. of: "England's Little War in India."; a doublepage cen... See More
Santa Claus on the cover... F. S. Church Christmas centerfold...
Item #176292
December 18, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 18, 1897 The full front page is a nice print: "Santa Claus's Return Home." by the famed artist W. A. Rogers, showing a full-figure Santa Claus with various elves.
Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Christmas Hymn."; a full pg:"Christmas Carnival on the Ice, Amsterdam."; a full page color print: "I've Kept My E... See More
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