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655718

The legendary "called shot" home run by Babe Ruth, in a Chicago newspaper...

Item #655718

October 02, 1932

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932 



* Babe Ruth's called shot (first report)

* New York Yankees World Series (game 3)

* Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field

* Best title to be had - very rare




This could well be the most desired newspaper in baseball history. This edition reports the famous Babe Ruth "called shot" home run in the 1932 World Series.

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655658

Lou Gehrig named 'Captain' of the Yankees...

Item #655658

April 13, 1935

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 13, 1935



* Lou Gehrig becomes team captain

* New York Yankees first baseman



The sport's section (page 25) has a one column heading: "Gehrig Takes No. 1 Spot on Yankee Team" (see) Only a few men have ever held the title of Captain of the Yankees with Derek Jeter being the latest.

Complete with all 34 pages, This is the "rag edition" prin... See More  

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655181

1926 St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees...

Item #655181

October 08, 1926

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., October 8, 1926



* New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals

* World Series of baseball (game 5)




The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Herb Pennock Pitches Yankees to Victory in 10-Inning 3 to 2 Game" with subhead and box scores. Much more on pages 22 & 23.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, ligh... See More  

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655035

Miller Huggins memorial dedication....

Item #655035

May 31, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 31, 1932



* Miller Huggins memorial dedication

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* Indianapolis 500 - Fred Frame




This 34 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 22: "45,000 See Yanks Conquer Red Sox Twice" with subheads that include: "Mayor Pays Tribute to Huggins, Extolling His as Sportsman, and Evokes Cheers" "Memorial I... See More  

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655033

Babe Ruth (golf)... Early rockets... De Beers diamond mines close...

Item #655033

February 19, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1932  This issue is loaded with great content...



* Babe Ruth plays golf

* De Beers Diamond mines close

* Officially close due to the Great Depression




Page 2 has a two column heading: "De Beers Diamond Mines Are Closing Down; Others in South Africa Will Follow Suit" (see images). This first report coverage on the De Beers diamond fields of Sou... See More  

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654951

NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...

Item #654951

October 04, 1922

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1922



* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees

* World Series (game 1) of baseball




The front page has nice banner headline: "GIANTS WIN FIRST GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES TODAY" with subheads. (see) Inning by inning reporting and box scores as well. Nice for display.

Fourteen pages, light toning, some spine wear, should be handled with care.

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654674

Y.A. Tittle sets passing records in NFL game...

Item #654674

September 06, 1948

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1948



* Y. A. Tittle sets passing records in game

* Baltimore Colts quarterback

* NFL Football




The sport's section (page 10) has a banner headline: "Tittle Sets Two Records as Colts Upset Football Yankees; Brooklyn Loses" with subheads that include: "Tittle Star Of Winners" "Gains 346 Yards on Passes and Is Responsible for Five T... See More  

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654579

Joe DiMaggio's hit streak ends...

Item #654579

July 18, 1941

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 16 & 18, 1941 (2-issue set)



* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak comes to an end

* New York Yankees

* a large ad with a sketch of DiMaggio is present




The July 18th issue is 10 pages and has a report under: "WHAT HAPPENED IN THE BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL CONTESTS," which tells of the end of Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak. Se... See More  

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654342

Lou Gehrig's final year contract...

Item #654342

March 09, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1938



* Lou Gehrig's last contract

* Health failure nears

* Joe DiMaggio wants more also

* New York Yankees baseball




The sport's section (page 31) has a four column heading: "Yanks Boost Offer to Hold-Out Gehrig" with subheads. (see) He would sign the contract a few days later. Gehrig would have to give up baseball the following year due to h... See More  

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654163

Babe Ruth signs for a $70,000 annual salary...

Item #654163

March 03, 1927

BANGOR DAILY COMMERCIAL, Bangor, Maine, March 3, 1927 



* Babe Ruth sets new high-water mark for baseball players

* $210,000+ contract signed with the New York Yankees

* Receives 2nd highest annual income for a athlete




The bottom of the front page has: "RUTH'S ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS ALL ATHLETE'S PROFITS, EXCEPT TUNNEY'S," with details describing his 3-year contrac... See More  

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652924

Mickey Mantle retires... New York Yankees...

Item #652924

March 02, 1969

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Amendment, March 2, 1969



* Mickey Mantle retires

* New York Yankees

* MLB baseball




The front page has has a small one column photo headed: "To Retire" (see) The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a four column heading: "Mantle Ends Great Career" First report coverage on the retirement of Yankee great, Mickey Man... See More  

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650611

Babe Ruth contract dispute...

Item #650611

March 20, 1933

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. March 20, 1933



* Babe Ruth & Colonel Jacob Ruppert

* New York Yankees contract dispute

* Next to last year in New York




The top of the back page has a one column heading: "AN ULTIMATUM FOR BABE RUTH" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, general... See More  

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649853

Babe Ruth goes deep twice...

Item #649853

June 22, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1929



* Babe Ruth hits 2 home runs

* New York Yankees

* MLB baseball




The sport's section (page 8) has a six column headline: "70,000 See Yanks and Athletics Divide; Ruth Hits 2 Homers" with subheads and box scores. (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at t... See More  

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649588

Hack Wilson hits 2 home runs in 1 inning...

Item #649588

July 02, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1925 



* Hack Wilson - New York Giants 

* 2 home runs in 1 inning 

* Babe Ruth - Yankees
 



This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 14: "Giants Win Twice, Robins Also Triumph; Ruth's Homers Help Yanks to Victory" with subheads that include: "Wilson Gets Two in a Inning During Nine-Run Rally..." "BABE HA... See More  

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649356

Babe Ruth hits very 1st walk off grand slam HR...

Item #649356

September 25, 1925

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, September 25, 1925 



* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees 

* 1st ever player to hit 'ultimate home run'
 



Page 8 has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Yanks Beat Sox" with box scores. (see) The 'Sultan of Swat" becomes the first modern player to blast an ultimate grand slam, a walk-off homer with the bases ... See More  

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648365

Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery...

Item #648365

April 18, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1925



* Babe Ruth has ulcer surgery ?

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball




The top of page 10 has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Is Resting Well After Operation; Will Be Out of Game Two More Weeks" (see) Coverage on the famous surgery for reasons not officially known at the start of the 1925 baseball season. Nice to have in this title.

Other news, spo... See More  

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648357

The first vessel sailing into the Panama Canal... The stadium before Yankee Stadium...

Item #648357

December 02, 1910

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, December 2, 1910  The front page  has a column head: "First Vessel Sails a Part of Panama Canal", a three-masted steam yacht Visitor II.

The sport page has a one column head: "Soon to Sign Contracts for New N.Y. Stadium" with subhead "President Farrell of American Baseball Club Expected to Approve Them on Ret... See More  

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648269

NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1921 World Series...

Item #648269

October 10, 1921

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1921



* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees (game 4)

* 1st ever World Series Yanks were in

* Major League Baseball - MLB

* Best title to be had ?




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUTH GETS HOMER, BUT GIANTS WIN, 4-2; WORLD SERIES TIED" and more. (see)  Much more on page 9 with more headings & stats.

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648024

Babe Ruth sets all-time home run record in 1921...

Item #648024

July 19, 1921

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1921 



* Babe Ruth breaks all time home run record 

* His first major record - Early in his career too 

* Best title to be had ?



The sport's section (page 11) has a one column heading: "SPEEDING YANKEES RUN DOWN A TIGER" with subhead: "Ruth, at Wheel, Drives Thirty-Six Homer...." with box scores. Though not menti... See More  

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647922

1932 Babe Ruth w/ appendicitis....

Item #647922

September 09, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1932



* Babe Ruth diagnosed with appendicitis

* New York Yankees baseball




The sport's section (page 23) has a two column photo with heading: "Babe Ruth And Wife Upon Arrival Here" Also a one column heading: "RUTH ARRIVES HOME; IS ORDERED TO REST" with subheads. (see) This was a few weeks prior to his famous "called shot" in g... See More  

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647840

Babe Ruth suspension ends...

Item #647840

September 08, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1925 

 

* Babe Ruth suspension ends 

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball 




The sport's section (page 24) has a one column heading: "RUTH BACK IN FOLD, BUT YANKS LOSE, 5-1" with subheads and box scores. Great to have in this famous NYC title.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, irregula... See More  

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647811

Babe Ruth suspended in 1925....

Item #647811

August 30, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1925



* Babe Ruth suspended and fined

* New York Yankees

* MLB baseball




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUTH FINED $5,000; COSTLY STAR BANNED FOR ACTS OFF FIELD" with subheads: "Manager Huggins of Yankees Imposes Penalty at St. Louis for 'Misconduct'" "OFFENDER ORDERED HOME" and more. (see) First repo... See More  

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647254

Babe Ruth breaks his season home run record...

Item #647254

July 20, 1920

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1920



* Babe Ruth breaks his home run record (season)

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* Best title to be had ?



The sport's section (page 6) has a one column heading: "BABE SETS RECORD, THEN ADDS ANOTHER" with subheads that include: "Super-Slugger Hits Twice for Circuit While Yanks Split with White Sox" and more with smaller subheads an... See More  

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647129

How the Yankees failed to capture Fort Fisher...

Item #647129

January 14, 1865

THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 14, 1865  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "The Secret of the Failure to Capture Fort Fisher Let Out" "Telling Words From Gen. Grant" "Butler Never Thought of to Command the Expedition" "Ridicule of the Great Powder Boat" and more.

Eight pages, excellent condition.

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647045

Yankees on the verge of winning the 1927 World's Series...

Item #647045

October 08, 1927

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 8, 1927 



* The greatest team ever in major league history ?

* New York Yankees win World Series

* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig era




The top of the first column of the front page reports the results of the 3rd game of a 4-game World Series, with: "YANKS ROUT PIRATES, RUTH HITTING HOMER; PENNOCK INVINCIBLE" and several subheads including: "New Yor... See More  

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646856

The very beginning of a legendary stadium...

Item #646856

February 06, 1921

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1921 



* Original Yankee Stadium is born

* "The House That Ruth Built"

* Site officially picked




Perhaps it would only be in a New York City newspaper that one would find such great reporting on the very beginning  of what would become a legendary facility: Yankee Stadium.  The top of page 20 has column heads: "YANKEES TO BUILD ST... See More  

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646655

Babe Ruth's home run in bottom of 9th wins....

Item #646655

July 19, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1928



* Babe Ruth home run wins it

* New York Yankees - Yanks




The sport's section (page 15) has a four column headline: "Yanks Win When Ruth Hits Homer in 9th" with subheads that include: "RUTH'S 36TH, TWO ON, WINS IN NINTH, 9-8" and more with box scores.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is ... See More  

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646186

DiMaggio hitting streak hits #50...

Item #646186

July 12, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1941



* Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak reaches 50

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* Best title to be had ?




The sport's section (page 7) has a three column heading: "Yanks Take 11th Straight" with subheads that include: "DIMAGGIO'S 4 HITS HELP HALT BROWNS" "Joe Runs Streak to 50 Games First Time Up, Then Homer Seals Yanks'... See More  

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645161

Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium...

Item #645161

September 25, 1934

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 25, 1934



* Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball




The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "TIGERS CLINCH FLAG AS YANKS BOW TO BOSOX" with subhead and box scores (see) Ext includes: "Babe Ruth, making his last appearance of the year at the stadium and probably h... See More  

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643282

Yankees 1953 World Series champions...

Item #643282

October 06, 1953

EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1953



* New York Yankees

* World Series champions


* FRONT LEAF ONLY




The two column heading announces: "Yanks Win Series, Clipping Bums, 4-3"

This is the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.

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642409

Old Yankee Stadium stampede disaster...

Item #642409

May 20, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1929 



* Old Yankee Stadium stampede disaster 

* The house Ruth built 

* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth - Lou Gehrig
 



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "TWO KILLED, 62 HURT IN YANKEE STADIUM AS RAIN STAMPEDES BASEBALL CROWD; VICTIMS ARE CRUSHED AT BLEACHER EXIT" with many subheads and list of the dead and injured.... See More  

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640658

1928 Waite Hoyt cigarette advertisement....

Item #640658

August 23, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 23, 1928



* Waite Hoyt - MLB baseball pitcher

* New York Yankees - Yanks

* Lucky Strikes cigarettes ad




Page 15 has a 17 x 10 inch advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes, promoted by New York Yankees HOF pitcher Waite Hoyt. (see)

News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high q... See More  

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640517

Babe Ruth Quits Yankees In 1935...

Item #640517

February 27, 1935

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1935.



* Babe Ruth leaves New York Yankees

* Joining the Boston Braves




Page 8 has a one column heading: "BABE RUTH CONFIDENT OF STRONG COMEBACK" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More  

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640514

Yankees vs. Giants... World Series...

Item #640514

October 05, 1936

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1936



* New York Yankees vs. Giants

* World Series of baseball

* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era

* Subway series




Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the Giants winning 5-4. (see) The front page has a two column heading: "GIANTS TAKE 5TH GAME; YANKS LEAD IN SERIES 3 TO 2" with subheads. (see)

Other news, spor... See More  

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640469

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  

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640155

Yankees vs. Giants... World Series...

Item #640155

October 09, 1937

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1937



* New York Yankees vs. Giants

* World Series MLB Baseball
 



The front page has a two column heading: "YANKS WIN 8-1 BEHIND PITCHING OF 'LEFTY' GOMEZ" with subheads and photo of Lefty Gomez and scoreboard. (see) Inning by inning description continues inside.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More  

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637806

1962 World Series of baseball...

Item #637806

October 05, 1962

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 5, 1962



* 1962 World Series of baseball (game 1)

* New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants

* Whitey Ford




This 48 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page:



* Ford and Boyer Star as Yanks Rap Giants in Series Opener, 6-2



with subhead and related photos. (see) Much more on pages 40 & 41 with headlines and... See More  

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637176

Babe Ruth's 40th birthday w/ photo....

Item #637176

February 08, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1934



* Babe Ruth turns 40 years old

* New York Yankees star




The sport's section (page 25) has a two column heading: "Ruth, at 40, Has Quiet Birthday; Deluged With Congratulations" with subhead and photo. (see) Probably found in NYC publications, rare as such.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the ra... See More  

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636928

Babe Ruth's final contract with New York Yankees...

Item #636928

January 13, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1934



* Babe Ruth's final contract

* New York Yankees

* Last year with the team




The sport's section (page 8) has a banner headline that reads: "1934 Contract to Be Signed Monday by Ruth at Reported Salary of $37,500" with subheads and photo of Ruth. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, this is the ra... See More  

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633116

Dorothy Burgess car accident.... Babe Ruth & hot dogs....

Item #633116

December 24, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1932



* Actress Dorothy Burgess car accident

* Manslaughter charge for death of girl

* Babe Ruth takes on healthy diet ?

* New York Yankees baseball




Page 10 has a one column heading: "Film Star, Accused In Fatal Crash, Ill" with subhead: "Dorothy Burgess Driving When Girl Is Killed...." I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More  

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632927

Babe Ruth and his batting prowess...

Item #632927

September 29, 1923

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Sept. 29, 1923 



* Babe Ruth making his mark in MLB

* New York Yankees - Yanks




The top of the sports page has a one column head: "Ruth May Add To His Laurels" as his .385 batting average is close to surpassing Harry Heilmann's .395. "...Babe, however, is secure in home run honors with 38 and is so far in front as a scorer...". Al... See More  

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629787

1939 World Series of baseball...

Item #629787

October 05, 1939

THE BETHLEHEM-TIMES, October 5, 1939



* 1939 World Series of baseball (game 1)

* New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds




The front page has a scoreboard display above the masthead showing the Yankees winning 4-0. A two column headline reads: "PEARSON ALLOWS TOW HITS; YANKS TRIUMPH 4 TO 0" with subheads and box scores. (see) First report coverage on game 1 for the World Series of base... See More  

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629626

World Series of baseball...

Item #629626

October 09, 1939

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, October 9, 1939



* 1939 World Series of baseball - MLB

* New York Yankees win World championship




This 10 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 5: "Yankees Win Fourth Straight World Series for Grand Slam"

with subheads and box scores. 1st report coverage on the New York Yankees winning their fourth straight World Series champio... See More  

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628910

Bill Bevens & Cookie Lavagetto... World Series...

Item #628910

October 04, 1947

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 4, 1947



* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers

* Baseball World Series
1st no-hitter... close, but...

* Bill Bevens & Cookie Lavagetto



The front page has" "Lavagetto Double Robs Bevens of No-Hitter - Wins for Dodgers, 3-2", with subhead, "Big Blow Comes With Two Out in Ninth... Brooklyn Goes Wild Over Dramatic Finish&q... See More  

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628873

New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers win pennants...

Item #628873

October 03, 1949

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, October 3, 1949



* New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers both win pennants

* The World Series to follow would be the first to be played under the lights, and would be the first in a series of 5 consecutive wins by the Yankees - a record which still stands today




Page 6  has: "Yanks Top Red Sox, Bums Edge Phillies To W... See More  

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628831

Joe DiMaggio at bat sequence photos....

Item #628831

June 05, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, June 5, 1938



* Joe DiMaggio at bat

* New York Yankees

* Action sequence photos



Page 4 of this section has a nice multiple action sequence pictorial headed: "A Home Run looks Easy When DiMaggio Goes to Bat" with 6 separate photos and some text.

Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with 8 pages, minor margin wear... See More  

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628291

Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle...

Item #628291

June 26, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1934



* Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* Best title to be had ?




The sport's section (page 24) has a six column headline: "First Place Regained by Yankees as They Down White Sox" with subheads that include: "Gehrig Is Batting Star" "Gets 19th Homer and Three Other Blows--Broaca is Victor on Mound"... See More  

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628290

Building the "new" Yankee Stadium in 1922...

Item #628290

May 06, 1922

THE WORLD, New York City, May 6, 1922 



* Old Yankee Stadium construction begins

* New York Yankees - Yanks

* "The House that Ruth Built"




The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "YANKEE COLONELS SIGN FOR STADIUM FOR WORLD'S SERIES" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a New York City title. Rare as such.

Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a ... See More  

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628181

Babe Ruth agrees with the Yankees for $210,000...

Item #628181

March 02, 1927

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 2, 1927 



* Babe Ruth contract

* New York Yankees

* Record season ahead




The front page has a one column heading: "RUTH PREPARES FOR BATTLE" Also includes a updated report just underneath that reports his contract has been signed. (see image for text here) This would also be the year that Ruth hit 60 home runs and what many con... See More  

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627719

Lou Gehrig's 1,500th consecutive game.....

Item #627719

September 26, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1934



* Lou Gehrig 1,500th straight game played

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* RMS Queen Mary launching

* Cunard Line ocean liner




The sport's section (page 27) has one column headings: "GEHRIG HITS 48TH AS YANKS WIN, 5-0" "Surpasses His Best Home-Run Mark in 1,500th Consecutive Game--Mates Top Athletics" with box scores. (see)

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