Notre Dame's win streak ends at 26....
Item #656273
December 4, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, Dec. 4, 1938
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* USC Trojans football upset
* ND ranked # 1 at the time
* NCAA college football
The front page of this sport's section only has a great banner headline: "SO. CALIFORNIA UPSETS NOTRE DAME, 13 TO 0" with subheads, three related photos and lineup. Nice for display. First report coverage ... See More
Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassinated...
Item #656270
February 15, 1936
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, February 15, 1936
* Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassination
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre fame
* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline: " 'MACHINE GUN' M'GURN SLAIN" with a column headline: "Capone Chief Shot Down in Bowling Alley&q... See More
A record 8 rounds of golf in one day...
Item #656267
August 6, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 6, 1938
* "The Great Golf Marathon of 1938
* J. Smith Ferebee (Smitty)
* "King Of Clubs"
For the the collector of golf memorabilia, or if just intrigued by the history of golf, here is one of the more interesting tidbits of the sport which seems to have been all but forgotten.,
The banner headline proclaims: "WINS HIS 144 HOLE GOLF BET... See More
Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run... tops Babe Ruth...
Item #656228
April 10, 1974
NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1974
* Hank Aaron home run #715
* Breaks Babe Ruth's record
* Atlanta Braves - MLB
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Aaron Hits 715th Homer, Breaking Ruth's Record" with box scores and related photo. More on page 23. Lengthy text. 1st report coverage on Hank Aaron passing Babe Ruth for the most career home runs by... See More
Rogers Hornsby becomes Cubs manager in 1930...
Item #656188
September 23, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 23, 1930
* Rogers Hornsby named manager
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a great banner headline: "HORNSBY GETS JOB: WRIGLEY" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage continues in the sport's section with photos of Hornsby & Joe McCarthy. (see) Great to have in this famous Chicago pub... See More
New York Giants win NFL championship...
Item #656186
December 12, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 12, 1938
* NFL football championship game w/ photos
* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a nice banner headline: "GIANTS TAKE PRO TITLE; BEAT PACKERS, 23-17" with subheads, 3 related photos and lineups. Nice for display. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the... See More
Skating in Central Park... William Seward...
Item #656185
January 7, 1860
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Jan. 7, 1860 The ftpg. has a nice portrait of: "Hon. Wm. H. Seward, U.S. Senator from New York" with much text on him, and more on him inside.
Prints within include scenes of a fire in New York City, interior view of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Albany; a doublepg. print of: "Outdoor Sports of New York--Scene in Central Park...... See More
Bobby Jones in U.S. Open....
Item #656177
June 30, 1929
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, June 30, 1929.
* Bobby Jones in the U.S. Open w/ photos
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "JONES, ESPINOSA TIE; TITLE PLAYOFF TODAY" with subheads and 3 related photos, one showing Jones. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history report... See More
"Reigh Count" the Kentucky Derby winner...
Item #656106
May 20, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 20, 1928
* Reigh Count wins Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred race horse racing
The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "DERBY WON BY REIGH COUNT" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage continues on the front page of section 2 (sports) with headline, two related photos and finish chart. (see) Also a very nice full... See More
Death of Dale Earnhardt... In a Daytona newspaper...
Item #656088
February 19, 2001
THE NEWS-JOURNAL, Daytona Beach, Florida, February 19, 2001 (Dale Earnhardt's Fatal Crash)
* From the city where it happened
* Great for framing or as a memento
Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, collectors cannot fail to admit that one of the more notable--and tragic--events in NASCAR racing was the death of the famed Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona 500 racetrac... See More
Nile Kinnick wins 1939 Heisman Trophy...
Item #656081
December 7, 1939
THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, December 7, 1939
* Nile Kinnick wins Heisman Trophy (1st report)
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 18 has a one column heading: "KINNICK GIVEN HEISMAN AWARD" with subhead: "Iowa Star Voted Leading Player for 1939" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 26 pages, minor wear, gener... See More
Sam "Golf Bag" Hunt arrested in 1930...
Item #656080
November 10, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 10, 1930
* Sam "Golf Bag" Hunt arrested for vagrancy
* Al "Scarface" Capone - Chicago Outfit hitman
* Probably only reported in a Chicago publication
The front page has a one column heading: "Capture Hunt, Capone's Aid, Sipping Soda" Photo of hunt is on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the ne... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones Loses In 1929...
Item #656059
September 5, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 5, 1929.
* Golfer Bobby Jones beaten (notable upset)
* Johnny Goodman of Omaha, Nebraska
* United States Amateur Championship (1st round)
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "GOODMAN BEATS JONES, THEN LOSES 2 AND 1" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported ... See More
Hack Wilson sets home run record in 1930...
Item #656047
August 27, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 27, 1930
* Hack Wilson's home run record (44)
* Chicago Cubs - major league baseball
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a nice banner headline: "CUBS WIN, 7-5; WILSON SETS LEAGUE RECORD" with subheads, box scores and photo of Wilson. Nice for display. Great to have in this famous Chic... See More
War Admiral wins at Hialeah Park in Florida...
Item #656042
March 6, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, March 6, 1938
* War Admiral's 2nd win as a 4 year old
* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida
* Widener Handicap
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "WAR ADMIRAL, 7-20, SCORES DECISIVELY AND EARNS $49,550" with subheads. Related photo inside. (see) First report coverage on War Admiral winning the Widene... See More
Al Capone at Northwestern football game photo...
Item #656002
October 4, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 4, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago gangster leader
* Northwestern football game
* Ryan Field photo
Page 3 has a three column photo with heading: "Al Capone Watches Football Game in Evanston" with brief text underneath. Probably only found in this Chicago publication. He would be found guilty of income tax fraud a few weeks later that ended his reign in ... See More
Golfing legend Bobby Jones retires from the sport...
Item #656001
November 18, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 only, Nov. 18, 1930
* Bobby Jones retires from competitive golf
* American amateur golfer quits for film
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JONES QUITS TOURNAMENT GOLF FOR MOVIES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete section 2 o... See More
Stanford Cardinals (Indians) Rose Bowl in 1936...
Item #655998
January 2, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 2, 1936
* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. S.M.U. Mustangs
* Orange Bowl: Mississippi Rebels vs. Catholic University
* Sugar Bowl: Texas Christian University vs. LSU Tigers
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a nice banner headline: "STANFORD WINS ROSE BOWL BATTLE, 7 TO 0" with subheads and lineups. Also covera... See More
1929 World Series.... Cubs vs. A's.....
Item #655959
October 14, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1929
* 1929 World Series (pre game 5)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Major league baseball MLB
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Hoover Will Attend World Series Game Today; Will Make Trip With Wife as "Everyday Fan" Much more in the sport's section (page 27) with headlines, photos and lineups. (see) This wou... See More
1941 USC Trojans win Track and Field title...
Item #655939
June 22, 1941
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, June 22, 1941
* USC Trojans - Southern California University
* NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "U. S. C. WINS 7TH NCAA TRACK TITLE IN ROW" with subheads. (see) Nice for display
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, light toning at the margins,... See More
Yankees win 1937 World Series...
Item #655896
October 11, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 11, 1937
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball
* Joe DiMaggio era
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a nice banner headline: "YANKS WIN SECOND STRAIGHT WORLD SERIES" with subheads, a few related photos and box scores. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 30 pages, this is the "rag edition" print... See More
Knute Rockne's last game coached...
Notre Dame are National Champions in 1930
Item #655849
December 7, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 7, 1930
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Trojans
* Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne
* ND declared National Champions for 1930 season
* Great item for display - NCAA college football
Here is truly a terrific issue on Notre Dame football. The front page has a great banner headline that announces: "GRID TITLE TO NOTE DAME" with s... See More
Yankees World Series... Yankees vs. Cardinals...
Item #655837
October 7, 1943
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1943
* New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 3)
The front page has a two column headline: "Yankees Score Five Runs In Eighth To Take Lead In Series" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, good condition.... See More
Rogers Hornsby released from the Cubs in 1932...
Item #655736
August 3, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 3, 1932
* Rogers Hornsby released
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "HORNSBY REMOVED BY CUBS" with subhead. (see) Related photo on the back page. Nice to have in this famous Chicago publication, rare as such.
Complete with all 28 pages, this is the "rag edition" ... See More
The legendary "called shot" home run by Babe Ruth, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #655718
October 2, 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.
As a bit of background, ... See More
Hitler to create a separate Jewish state?
Item #655717
October 4, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 4, 1939 The front page features an interesting banner headline: "JEWISH STATE, HITLER PLAN" and a subhead: "May Create Settlement In Warsaw; Chamberlain, Lloyd George Clash".
A portion of the report includes: "Fuehrer Hitler...discussed the future of the portions of Poland which he now controls. He instructed his colleagues to prepare ... See More
Bob Feller's record strikeouts in a game..
Item #655709
October 3, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 3, 1938
* Bob Feller 18 strikeouts (record at the time)
* Cleveland Indians - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 10) has a two column heading: "Feller Fans 18 for New Record but Loses Game" with subhead, photo of Feller action and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Bob Feller breaking the MLB baseball record for most strikeout... See More
Max Schmeling TKO's Stribling in 1931...
Item #655707
July 4, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 4, 1931
* Max Schmeling vs. Young Stribling
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Great headline for display
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "A KNOCKOUT! BY SCHMELING" with subheads. (see) Rare to have and nice headline on the front that deals with sports. The front page of the sport's section (page 11) also has a nice banner headline... See More
The death of baseball great Ty Cobb...
Item #655703
July 18, 1961
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 18, 1961
* Ty Cobb death (1st report)
* Detroit Tigers
* Major league baseball MLB
The front page has a two column heading: "Baseball Immortal Ty Cobb, 74, Dies" with subhead and a photo of Ty Cobb. There is much more on page 23 with headings and four more related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all... See More
The very first World Cup soccer championship game...
Item #655679
July 31, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 31, 1930
* Very 1st World Cup soccer championship game
This issue of the Times reports the final game of the very first World Cup tournament. With soccer being a somewhat unknown sport in the United States at the time, it is exceedingly difficult to find any 1930 reports of the World Cup in American newspapers, coverage lacking in several major city publications.
... See More
Tony Canzoneri wins boxing title in 1935....
Item #655665
May 11, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 11, 1935
* Tony Canzoneri vs. Lou Ambers
* World Lightweight boxing title fight
* Member of the Bonanno Crime Family
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a nice banner headline: "CANZONERI WHIPS AMBERS; REGAINS TITLE" with subheads and related photo. (see) First report coverage on Tony Canzoneri winning the World Lightweight boxing ti... See More
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
Twenty Grand Wins 1931 Kentucky Derby...
Item #655657
May 17, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 17, 1931
* Twenty Grand wins Kentucky Derby
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
* Great headline for display (rare)
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "20-GRAND WINS RECORD DERBY" with subheads. Nice for display. More on the front page of the sport's section and a full page pictorial on page 3 of this section.
Complete 1st and sport'... See More
Walt Disney's movie "Pinocchio"... First review... nice illustration...
Item #655640
February 8, 1940
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1940
* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio"
* Introduced to the World
Page 18 has the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their second animated movie following on the heels of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
The very favorable review begins: "If Wes... See More
Michigan Wolverines are the 1948 National champions...
Item #655557
November 30, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1948
* Michigan Wolverines
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 36) has a six column headline: "Michigan Rated No. 1 Team of Nation in Final 1948 Poll" with subheads that include: "Wolverines Beat Irish By 123 points" and more with standings. First report coverage on the Michigan Wolveri... See More
Jesse Owens as Ohio State track star...
Item #655546
June 2, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 2, 1935
* Jesse Owens on the World stage
* Ohio State Buckeyes track star
* Leading candidate for Berlin Olympics
Page 2 of the section has a two column heading: "Owens's record-Breaking Feats Presage Brilliant Olympic Mark" with subhead and photo of Owens crossing the finish line. (see) This was just a week after his famous ... See More
1926 St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees...
Item #655522
October 4, 1926
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., October 4, 1926
* New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 2)
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "CARDINALS EVEN SERIES WHEN ALEXANDER HURLS FOUR-HIT VICTORY, 6 TO 2" with subheads and box scores. Much more on pages 9 & 10.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages,... See More
Ben Hogan wins 1951 Masters golf tournament
Item #655512
April 9, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 9, 1951
* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "Hogan Comes All the Way Back to Win Masters" with subhead and scores. First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1951 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
Jack Dempsey defends his boxing title...
Item #655501
July 3, 1921
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 3, 1921
* Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier
* Heavyweight boxing championship
The front page has a one column heading: "DEMPSEY KNOCKS OUT CARPENTIER IN FOURTH" with subheads. (see) More in the sport's section with related illustration.
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, tape mend on the front page ... See More
Foxx, Greenberg & DiMaggio w/ photo...
Item #655449
December 31, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1938
* Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg & Joe DiMaggio
* American League power hitting leaders for 1938
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 9) has a two column heading: "Foxx Topped the Power Hitters, American League Records Show" with subhead and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with ... See More
Very significant baseball print...
Item #655437
July 1, 1865
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 1, 1865 Perhaps the best & most desired print is the very nice half pg. vertical print captioned: "Grand Match Between the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia, & the Resolute Club of Brooklyn, N.Y....at the Union Ground, Brooklyn.". This shows a game in progress, including the full panorama of the field with a cro... See More
Cleveland Indians become world champions...
Item #655435
October 7, 1948
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1948
* Cleveland Indians win World Series (game 2)
* MLB baseball vs. Boston Braves
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Indians Down Boston, 4-1, Drive Spahn From Mound" with subheads, box scores and photos of Warren Spahn and Bob Lemon. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 28 ;pages, ligh
... See More
* Cleveland Indians win World Series (game 2)
* MLB baseball vs. Boston Braves
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Indians Down Boston, 4-1, Drive Spahn From Mound" with subheads, box scores and photos of Warren Spahn and Bob Lemon. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 28 ;pages, ligh
Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in 1928....
Item #655409
August 11, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1928
* University of California Golden Bears
* Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in rowing (1st)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CALIFORNIA'S EIGHT WINS OLYMPIC TITLE IN A STIRRING RACE" with subheads. (see)
First report coverage on the University of California Golden Bears Crew winning the gold medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics in... See More
Whirlaway to win Belmont & triple crown...
Item #655328
June 7, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1941
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Belmont Stakes (last of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner (day of)
The sport's section (page 14) has a banner headline: "Whirlaway Outstanding Choice Among Four Named for Belmont Stakes Today" with subheads. (see) This was to be the 3rd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for the triple crown.
Other news, sports an... See More
1938 Seabiscuit wins Havre de Grace Handicap...
Item #655286
September 29, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 29, 1938
* Seabiscuit wins Havre de Grace Handicap
* Maryland - Havre de Grace Racetrack
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 34) has three column headline: "Seabiscuit Wins in Maryland" with subheads and nice photo. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Havre de Grace Handicap in Maryland. ... See More
Early Alabama Rose Bowl football win
Item #655244
January 2, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 2, 1931
* Rose Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Washington State
This 38 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 21): "SOUTH IS SUPREME IN FINAL GRID GAMES" with subheads: "'Bama Sweeps Cougars" "Crimson Tide and Southwest's Picked Team Uphold Glory of Di... See More
More on the "fixed" 1919 World Series scandal...
Item #655209
October 1, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 1, 1920
* Chicago White Sox
* Black Sox scandal
* 1919 World Series vs. Red
The ftpg. has one column heads, a portion of which refers to the infamous "Black Sox" scandal: "Brooklyn Players Questioned Today" "But District Attorney Withholds Evidence--White Sox Players on Stand at Chicago".
The first report c... See More
1926 St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees...
Item #655181
October 8, 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
Kenesaw Mountain Landis death... 1st baseball commissioer..
Item #655173
November 25, 1944
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 25, 1944
* Kenesaw Mountain Landis death
* 1st baseball commissioner
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
The front page has a nice banner headline: "K. MOUNTAIN LANDIS DIES" with subherad and photo.
Front leaf only (pages 1&2), great for display as such.
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1921 World Series...
Item #655169
October 10, 1921
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Penn., October 10, 1921
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees (game 4)
* 1st ever World Series Yanks were in
* Major League Baseball - MLB
* Nice headline for display
The front page has a nice banner heading: "YANKS HAVE EDGE ON SERIES--3 TO 1" with subheads and inning by inning description. Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Com... See More
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