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A.B. Frost prints... Color Ivory Soap advertisment...
Item #702379
November 12, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898 Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat. Also includes a full page... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1928 U.S. Amateur title...
Item #701926
September 16, 1928
SECTION 2 (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, September 16, 1928
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Brae Burn Country Club - golf
* United States Amateur Championship
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "JONES WINS 4TH AMATEUR TITLE, 10-9" with subheads and two related photos. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning ... See More
Washington Huskies rowing crew wins 1940 national title....
Item #700778
June 26, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 26, 1940
* University of Washington Huskies crew
* Wins national championship in rowing
* Babe Ruth & Ty Cobb charity golf match
The top of page 20 has a three column heading: "Washington Crew Retains Intercollegiate Rowing Championship with Incredible Ease" with subhead. (see images)
The top of page 19 has a three column heading: "Ty ... See More
1st ever Women's golf U.S. Open....
Item #700746
September 02, 1946
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 2, 1946
* 1st United States Women's Open Golf Championship
* Patty Berg becomes 1st ever winner
The sport's section (page 12) has a one column heading: "Patty Berg Wins All Pro Finals" (see) First report coverage on the very 1st U.S. Women's Open which was won by Patty Berg at the Spokane Country Club course.
Other... See More
Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open... Fresh Meadow Country Club...
Item #700521
June 26, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 only, June 26, 1932
* Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open
* Fresh Meadow Country Club
* American professional golfer
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "SARAZEN'S 286 WINS OPEN; FINISHES IN 66" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice for display.
Section 2 only with 6 pages, rag edition, a few biding holes along the spine, n... See More
Woman's Amateur Golf Championship hits year three - Ardsley on the Hudson River...
Item #699170
October 03, 1898
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 3, 1898
* 3rd USGA Woman's Open announced
* Amateur Golf Championship - Ardsley Country Club
* 2 years prior to the first woman's professional championship
Page 5 has: "GOLF - WOMEN TO PLAY FOR CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS AT ARDSLEY", which is a lengthy article providing considerable details regarding women's golf, with a focus on the c... See More
Max Marston wins 1923 U.S. Amateur golf...
Item #699097
September 23, 1923
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1923
* United States Amateur championship
* Golfer Maxwell Marston wins
* Flossmoor Country Club - Illinois
* New York Yankees team photo - Babe Ruth
The front page has a great banner headline: "MARSTON WINS GOLF TITLE" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Unusual for such a nice headline on the front page concerning such a event, p... See More
Francis Ouimet wins 1931 U.S. Amateur golf...
Item #698646
September 06, 1931
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Detroit Free Press, September 6, 1931
* United States Amateur championship
* Golfer Francis Ouimet wins his 2nd (17 yrs. later)
* Beverly Country Club- Chicago, Illinois
The front page of this section has a seven column heading: "Quimet's Putting Wins Him National Amateur Golf Title" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on Francis ... See More
Bobby Jones to win 1926 U.S. Open...
Item #697675
July 11, 1926
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 9, 1926
* Bobby Jones at Scioto (1st day results)
* Olympia Fields Country Club
* U.S. Open golf championship
The top of page 37 has a banner heading: "MEHLHORN LEADS BUT JONES IS FAVORITE IN NATIONAL OPEN" with subheads and leaderboard. (see images) First report coverage of day one of the 1926 U.S. Open at the Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. Jones w... See More
Jack Nicklaus breaks record...
Item #697436
August 13, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13,1973
* Jack Nicklaus breaks record
* Most Majors (14) - Wins (Bobby Jones)
* Golf - PGA Championship
* Canterbury Golf Club - Beachwood, Ohio
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Nicklaus Captures P.G.A. by 4 Shots; 14th Major Title" (see)
Page 35 has a three column heading: "Nicklaus Wins P.G.A. by 4 St
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* Jack Nicklaus breaks record
* Most Majors (14) - Wins (Bobby Jones)
* Golf - PGA Championship
* Canterbury Golf Club - Beachwood, Ohio
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Nicklaus Captures P.G.A. by 4 Shots; 14th Major Title" (see)
Page 35 has a three column heading: "Nicklaus Wins P.G.A. by 4 St
Jess Sweetser in 1926... Defeats Bobby Jones... British Amateur Final...
Item #697283
May 28, 1926
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, May 28, 1926
* Jess Sweetser - British Amateur Tournament
* Defeats Bobby Jones in the semi-final round
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "Bobby Jones Beaten in British Golf Tournament", with subheads, and tells of Jess Sweetser victory over Bobby Jones in the British Amateur Championship semi-finals. Jess would win the tourn... See More
Jeff Sweetser and Chick Evans... 1923 amateur golf...
Item #697253
July 28, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 28, 1923 The Sports Section tells of Jess Sweetser defeating Chick Evans in the semi-final for the 1923 Western Amateur Golf Championship. The previous year Sweetser defeated Bobby Jones to win the championship, and this was the final step in his request to repeat. Unfortunately he would lose in the final round. Nice to have both Jess Sweetser and Chick Evans sho... See More
Golfer Ben Hogan's death report... One of the greatest...
Item #697228
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (1st four sections) The front page reports the death of Ben Hogan, generally considered one of the greatest golfers to have ever played the game. He won 4 U.S. Opens and 9 Majors, and some argue his tally should be credited as 5 and 10 respectively as he also won the Hale American Open which was the replacement for the U.S. Open the year it was cancelled by t... See More
Item #697100
September 23, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1928 (Picture Section)
* Bobby Jones wins 4th amateur golf title
* Largest "rout" to-date
Page 3 of this Picture Section has two photos related to Bobby Jones winning his fourth amateur title. One caption begins: "EMPEROR JONES AGAIN...". The other has: "THE WORST ROUT IN THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP...", with m... See More
1st Masters Tournament... Bobby Jones...
Item #696912
March 20, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 20, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Tournament
* Augusta, Georgia - 1st day nears
* Small Bobby Jones photo
Page 22 has a one column heading: "61 STARS ENTER MASTERS' OPEN" with subhead and small photo of Bobby Jones. (see) This was to be the very first Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector. Play would begin two days later.
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Herman Keiser wins 1946 Masters golf tournament
Item #696878
April 08, 1946
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 8, 1946
* Herman Keiser wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 14 has a banner headline: "Hogan Three-Putts from 12 Feet, Keiser Cashes In" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Herman Keiser winning the 1946 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning a... See More
Payne Stewart's freakish death...
Item #696536
October 26, 1999
LOS ANGLES TIMES, Oct. 26, 1999
* Payne Stewart - professional PGA golfer
* South Dakota Learjet airplane crash
The front page has a two column heading: "Golfer's Jet Flies to Its Doom in Eerie Voyage" with subhead and related pictorial. (see images)
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "It's a Major Loss for Golf" with subheads and ... See More
Jerry Pate wins U.S. Open as a rookie...
Item #695684
June 21, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1976
* Rookie 22 year old golfer Jerry Pate
* Wins U.S. Open golf major championship
* Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia
The top of page 39 has a four column heading: "Pate, Pro Rookie, Takes Open By 2 Strokes With 68 for 277" with two related photos. Leader board on page 41. (see)
Fifty-six pages, piece torn away at top right corner of the f... See More
Golfer Johnny Goodman wins 1937 U.S. Amateur
Item #695668
August 29, 1937
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, August 29, 1937
* Johnny Goodman wins (1st report)
* United States Amateur Championship
* Omaha, Nebraska golfer
The front page of this section has a banner heading: "JOHNNY GOODMAN WINS U. S. AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP" with subhead. Nice photo on page 5. (see)
Complete section 2 only with 10 pages, this is the "... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1929 U.S. Open....
Item #695648
July 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1929.
* Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open - 2nd report
* Winged Foot Golf Club at Mamaroneck
The sport's section (page 21) has a two column heading: "Georgia House Lauds Jones in Resolution; Atlanta Plans Record Welcome Today" Also a one column heading on the same page: "JONES GOES HOME TO HIS LAW OFFICE" with subheads. (see)
Complete ... See More
Augusta National Golf Course opening round......
Item #695628
January 15, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, January 15, 1933
* Augusta National Golf Club course opening
* Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia
* Home of the Masters golf tournament
The front page of the sport's section has a small one column heading: "Jones Gets 69 On New Course" First report coverage on Jones playing his very first round of golf at the famed course just after it's opening.
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Claude Harmon wins 1948 Masters golf tournament
Item #695520
April 12, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 12, 1948
* Claude Harmon wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 19 has a five column heading: "Harmon Nabs Masters with record-Tying 279" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Claude Harmon winning the 1948 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 32 pages, light ton... See More
Rare Babe Ruth playing golf photo....
Item #695516
February 03, 1929
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY (Sunday) of the New York Times, February 3, 1929
* Babe Ruth playing golf photo
* New York Yankees spring training
* St. Petersburg, Florida
Page 6 of this section only has a rare photo showing Babe Ruth playing golf in Florida with text that reads: "Babe Ruth Starting His Spring Training on the Links at St. Petersburg, Fla." (see)
Other sporting n... See More
Golder Gene Sarazen 1932 athlete of the year...
Item #694467
December 19, 1932
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Dec. 19, 1932
* American golfer Gene Sarazen
* 1932 athlete of the year - PGA
* Career Grand Slam winner
The sport's section (page 12) has a banner headline: "Gene Sarazen Is Recognized as 1932's Outstanding Athlete Performer" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and minor wear along the central fold of the... See More
Arnold Palmer wins his 1st PGA golf tournament....
Item #692818
August 21, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 21, 1955
* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
* His very 1st victory on the PGA tour
* American professional golfer (rookie season)
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading : "Palmer's 265 Tops In Canada" with subhead and small photo. (see) First report coverage of Arnold Palmer's very 1st victory on t... See More
Tiger Woods' very 1st PGA golf tournament...
Item #692502
February 27, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Thursday, Feb. 27, 1992
* Tiger Woods very 1st PGA golf tourney
* 16 years old - sophomore in high school
* Professional Golf Association
* 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open
This was the day that Tiger Woods made his PGA debut. The sport's section has some reporting on the upcoming golf tournament in Los Angeles. Tiger Woods was interviewed by a Times writer with text th... See More
Tiger Woods' very 1st PGA Tour victory...
Item #691896
October 08, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 4, 5, 6 & 7, 1996
* Tiger Woods very 1st victory (20 years old)
* PGA Professional Golf Association
* Las Vegas Invitational - Nevada
A nice four issue set on Tiger Woods' very 1st PGA Tour victory. Unfortunately the first three issues only show the leader board list in the sport's sections. Probably because this was not a important tournament like the M... See More
Walter Hagen wins British Open of golf...
Item #690889
May 11, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 11, 1929
* Walter Hagen wins British Open
* Last major golf championship victory
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Walter Hagen with 292 Wins British Open" Photo and heading on the back page. First report coverage on Walter Hagen winning his last major championship.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Tommy Armour wins 1929 Western Open golf tournament...
Item #690528
August 25, 1929
SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Aug. 25, 1929
* Golfer Tommy Armour wins
* Western Open PGA golf tournament
* Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "ARMOUR WINS WESTERN OPEN TITLE WITH 273" with subheads and small photo. Nice for display. Another photo on page 3.
Complete section two only, rag editio... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones Loses In 1929...
Item #690405
September 05, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 5, 1929.
* Golfer Bobby Jones beaten (notable upset)
* Johnny Goodman of Omaha, Nebraska
* United States Amateur Championship (1st round)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BOBBY JONES LOSES TO YOUNG NEBRASKAN IN BIG GOLF UPSET" with subheads. (see) More in the sport's section with banner headline: "Jones Loses to Goodman i... See More
Seve Ballesteros wins his 1st Masters...
Item #689940
April 14, 1980
SPORT' SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, April 14, 1980
* Seve Ballesteros - Spanish golfer
* 1980 Masters Tournament - golf
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "In His 'Hardest Week,' Ballesteros Wins the Masters" (see)
Complete sport's sections only with 12 pages, nice condition... See More
Arnold Palmer wins his 2nd Masters...
Item #688662
April 11, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11 & 12, 1960
* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins
* His 2nd Masters golf tournament
The top of page 13 has a banner heading in the April 11 issue: "Palmer Takes Masters With 282 On Birdie Finish" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) The front page of the April 12th issue has a three column photo with heading: "Pre... See More
Billy Burke wins 1931 U.S. Open (golf)...
Item #688476
July 07, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1931
* Billy Burke wins 1931 U.S. Open of golf
* Inverness Club - Toledo, Ohio
* 72-hole playoff vs. George Von Elm
The front page has a one column heading: "BURKE DEFEATS VON ELM; KING OF U. S. GOLF" with subhead. First report coverage continues in the sport's section. Photo of Burke with heading is on the back page. (see)
Complete with rag ed... See More
Bobby Jones seeks grand slam of golf....
Item #688313
September 24, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 24, 1930
* Golfer Bobby Jones
* Merion Golf Club
* Grand Slam of golf
The front page has a one column heading: "Bobby Jones' 142 Wins Medal In U.S. Amateur Golf" (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column heading: "JONES' 142 WINS MEDAL HONORS IN U. S. AMATEUR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Bobb... See More
Byron Nelson wins 1937 Masters golf tournament
Item #687953
April 05, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 5, 1937
* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "Augusta Golf Won By Nelson". (see) First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 30mpages, light toning and some wear ... See More
4th Masters golf tournament.... Byron Nelson photo...
Item #687822
April 03, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 3, 1937
* Fourth Masters Tournament (day 2)
* Byron Nelson and Bobby Jones photos
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a seven column heading: "Byron Nelson Holds Masters Golf Lead With 138" with subheads. First report coverage on day 2 of the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia co... See More
Ben Hogan wins 1953 Masters golf tournament
Item #687466
April 13, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 13, 1953
* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 5) has a one column heading: "Ben Hogan" (see) First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1953 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Unfortunate for the small report here but still a first report.
Complete with all ... See More
Ben Hogan wins 1951 Masters golf tournament
Item #687356
April 09, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1951
* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 32) has a banner headline: "Hogan Captures Masters Golf for First Time, Beating Reigel by 2 Strokes" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1951 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice t... See More
Byron Nelson wins 1942 Masters golf tournament
Item #687160
April 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1942
* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Nelson Beats Hogan by Stroke to Take Masters' Golf Laurels Secpnd Time" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1942 Masters Golf Tourname... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins the Masters.....
Item #686782
April 12, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 12, 1965
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* U.S. Masters golf tournament
The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Nicklaus Wins Masters by 9" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage on Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other ... See More
Jack Nicklaus wins his 17th major in 1980.....
Item #686685
April 14, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 14, 1986
* Jack Nicklaus "The Golden Bear"
* 1986 Masters Tournament - golf
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* His 18th and last major win
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Nicklaus Conjures Up Some Old Jack Magic" with subheads, photo and scores. (see) First report coverage continues on p... See More
Bobby Jones wins U.S. amateur title photos...
Item #686620
September 23, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, September 23, 1928
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Brae Burn Country Club - golf
* United States Amateur Championship
This 16 page section has various photos throughout including 4 on the United States Amateur golf championship at the Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton, Massachusetts. These photos are featured on page 2 of this rotogravure se... See More
Cary Middlecoff wins 1955 Masters golf tournament
Item #686613
April 11, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1955
* Cary Middlecoff wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 10 has a five column heading: "Cary Middlecoff Captures Masters" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Cary Middlecoff winning the 1955 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Craig Wood wins 1941 Masters golf tournament
Item #686303
April 07, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1941
* Craig Wood wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
The front page of the sport's section (page 11) has a two column heading: "Wood Captures Augusta Meet" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Craig Wood winning the 1941 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 18 pages... See More
Sam snead wins Masters... Marion SD church disaster...
Item #686145
April 11, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1949
* Sam Snead wins Masters Golf Tournament
* Marion, South Dakota church explosion
The front page has a two column photo with heading: "65 Die, 50 Injured in Church Razed by Palm Sunday Blast" (see)
First report coverage on the fatal explosion of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marion, South Carolina.
The top of page 31 has a banner headline: &... See More
1939 Babe Ruth wins in Golf...
Item #686053
May 11, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1939
* Babe Ruth wins golf tournament
* Apawamis Club - Rye, New York
The sport's section (page 35) has a seven column headline: "Babe Ruth's Double Victory Helps Long Island Capture Golf Tourney" with subheads that include: "Babe Ruth's Double Victory Helps Long Island Capture Golf Tourney" "Long Island, With 28 P... See More
Arnold Palmer wins 1962 British Open....
Item #685915
July 14, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 14, 1962
* Arnold Palmer - golfer
* British Open championship
The top of page 8 has a two column photo showing Palmer with his wife and holding the Claret Jug with brief text. (see) First report on Arnold Palmer winning the 1962 British Open at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.
Complete with all 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at... See More
Horton Smith & Bobby Jones....
Item #684436
February 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, February 23, 1930
* Horton Smith & Bobby Jones photos
* Savannah Open golf tournament (PGA)
* Sport's section only
The front page of this sport's section only has a one column heading: "SMITH WINS AT GOLF; JONES A STROKE BACK" with subheads and two nice photos of Horton Smith & Bobby Jones. (see) 1st report coverage on... See More
1927 Bobby Jones... British Open champion....
Item #684398
July 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30, 1927
* Golfer Bobby Jones
* British Open champion
* RMS Aquitania (welcome home)
The sport's section (page 7) has a banner headline: "Crowds Greet Jones on Ship and Ashore as British Golf Winner Returns Home'" with subheads and related photo. (see) Coverage on Bobby Jones coming home after winning the 1927 British Open golf championship.
Comp... See More
Golfing legend Bobby Jones retires from the sport...
Item #683166
November 18, 1930
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Nov. 18, 1930
* Bobby Jones retires from competitive golf
* American amateur golfer quits for film
The top of page 8 has a two column heading announcing the retirement of golfing great Bobby Jones: "Bobby Jones' Retirement From Competitive Golf Marks End of Long Trail" (see)
Complete in 16 pages, light toning and at the margins, small binding ... See More
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