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Item #177137HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1902 Frontpage photo Princess Henry of Prussia; The Harvard Astronomical observatory in Peru with photos; fullpage photo of The Composer of "Manru" - Ignace Jan Paderewski; fullpage photo The German Suspended Mono-Rail System; College Girls and Basket-Ball; fullpage photo Mrs. Craig Biddle; doublepage centerfold "A Morning Reception At The... Read full description -
Item #725457SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, April 4, 1926
* Fitchburg High School Boys' basketball
* Wins national championship in Chicago
The top of the front page of this section has a nice banner headline for display: "FITCHBURG WINS NATIONAL BASKET TITLE" with subheads. (see images) Probably reported here... Read full description -
Item #687117CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 3, 1946
* 2nd ever NBA basketball game
* Chicago Stags 1st game
* Historic report
Page 4of section 2 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column heading: "Stags Win 1st Start in New Basket League" (see) This was actually the 2nd ever NBA game played (night before) and the very... Read full description -
Item #722826THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Nov. 7, 1961
* Basketball Commemoration Day
* Dr. James Naismith celebration
* Hall of Fame building cornerstone
* From the birthplace of the sport
* Memorial Field House - Springfield College
The top of page 28 has a six column heading: "Springfield Collage Dedicates Basketball Hall of Fame" with... Read full description -
Item #577454LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 28, 1939
* James Naismith death (1st report)
* "Father of Basketball"
* Springfield, Massachusetts
This 10 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Inventor of Basketball Dies Today" which tells of the death of James Naismith, known as the "Father of... Read full description -
Item #590565TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, November 28, 1939
* James Naismith death (1st report)
* "Father of Basketball" - inventor
This 16 page newspaper has one column headings on page 12: "Naismith Has Fatal Attack", "Invented Game Of Basketball In 1891" with photo of Naismith. This is a first report coverage on the death... Read full description -
Item #711933CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1932
* Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
* 1931-32 Big Ten champions
* Nationals champions as well
* Future UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden
The front page of section two (sports) has a terrific banner headline: "PURDUE WINS 53-18; WOODEN SETS RECORD" with subheads that include: "STAR... Read full description -
Item #723975FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 4, 1926
* Fitchburg high school boys basketball
* Undefeated regular season w/ team photo
* Eventual national champions in Chicago
The front page has a nice four column photo showing the 1926 Fitchburg High School boys basketball team with heading: "Fitchburg High's Undefeated... Read full description -
Item #654642THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 4, 1930
* Wooster OH Ohio school bus disaster
* Burbank high school basketball team
This 18 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "6 BASKETBALL PLAYERS DIE AS TRAIN HITS BUS".
This tells of the train and school bus wreck that wiped out the Burbank, Ohio high... Read full description -
Item #702560ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, March 28, 1939
* Very first "March Madness" - NCAA basketball championship in 1939
The top of page 3 of the sport's section has 1st report coverage on the final game of the very first NCAA basketball championship ever held, with heading: "OREGON BEATS OHIO STATE FOR NATIONAL TITLE" (see images). With... Read full description -
Item #687893SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, Dec. 21, 1930
* Hunter College - New York City
* Women's basketball team photo
The top of page 6 of this section has a four column photo with heading: "Members Of The Hunter College Basketball Team" Also a two column heading: "Early Games Indicate Successful Season For Basketball Team... Read full description -
Item #572477THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, January 23, 1927
* Baylor basketball team (The Immortal Ten)
* Round Rock TX Texas disaster (1st report)
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 10 Students Die as Train, Bus Crash
* Crack Athletes of Baylor University Lose Lives in Fatal Accident; Bodies... Read full description -
Item #714484SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 19, 1980
* Head coach K - Mike Krzyzewski
* Duke Blue Devils college basketball
* Named new coach at Duke University
At the back in the sport's section (page 147) is report under the small heading: "Duke picks Krzyzewski" (see image) This report begins with: "Duke generally has intelligent athletes. They... Read full description -
Item #711521CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1930
* Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
* 1929-30 Big Ten champions w/ photos
* Future UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden (soph.)
The front page of section two (sports) has a two column heading: "Introducing the Boys Who Brought Purdue 2d Title" with separate photos of each play and coach... Read full description -
Item #214655THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 18, 1991.
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... Read full description -
Item #687511SECTION TWO (Sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Feb. 4, 1937
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball
* Early game vs. Purdue Boilermakers
* Nice headline for display - Johnny Moir
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "NOTRE DAME DEFEATS PURDUE FIVE, 47 TO 40" with subheads, small photo of Johnny Moir and... Read full description -
Item #691330SECTION TWO (Sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Jan. 1, 1932
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball
* Early game vs. Northwestern Wildcats
* Nice headline for display - Moose Krause
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "NOTRE DAME WHIPS NORTHWESTERN, 22 TO 21" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for... Read full description -
Item #696315LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 2, 1985
* 1985 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
* Villanova Wildcats vs. Georgetown Hoyas (Patrick Ewing)
The front page has a three column photo showing Villanova students celebrating the upset victory.
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "The Can't-Miss Team? It's... Read full description -
Item #222396THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 14, 1988.
The front page of this issue reads: "Basketball Special: Pro & College..." with an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Larry Johnson, Danny Manning, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and much more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the... Read full description -
Item #600252LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 20, 1968
* NCAA college basketball
* "Game of the Century" (day of)
* Houston Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins
* Lew Alcindor "Kareem Abdul Jabbar"
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Capacity Crowd Expected in Astrodome" This would be the game that # 2 Houston Cougars beat # 1 UCLA Bruins,... Read full description -
Item #711128CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 4, 1930
* Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball
* Win and are declared 1929-30 Big Ten champions
* Future UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden (soph.)
The front page of section two (sports) has a seven column heading: "PURDUE WINS BIG 10 TITLE; BEATS MICHIGAN, 44-28" with subheads and stats. Text... Read full description -
Item #712693USA TODAY, April 5, 1983
* NC North Carolina State Wolfpack wins championship
* 1983 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament
* Jim Valvano - Lorenzo Charles - Dereck Whittenburg
The front page has a two column heading: "N.C. State wins upset" and related photo. (see)
The front page of the sport's section has a five... Read full description -
Item #568096THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 22, 1953 This 100+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Six Extra Periods Played". This tells of the longest college basketball game played between Niagara and Siena.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition, a few small clippings cut put in unrelated pages including the front, otherwise in very nice condition. Sport's section is fine. -
Item #721772LOS ANGLES TIMES, May 27, 1987
* Larry Bird's "The Steal" - Boston Celtics
* Eastern Conference Playoff Finals
* vs. Detroit Pistons - NBA basketball
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Bird's Soaring Theft, Assist Stagger the Pistons, 108-107" with photo. (see images)
Complete with all sections (80... Read full description -
Item #722356CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Oct. 12, 1984
* Michael Jordan to make his NBA debut
* Potential superstar in the making ?
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The to of page 3 of the sports section has a fur column heading: "Bulls hitch up to Jordan's rising star" with subhead... Read full description -
Item #177128HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1901 Frontpage photo Guglielmo Marconi; John Swinton and his Work; fullpage illustration "The Week After Christmas" by King; fullpage illustration Miss Margaret Horton Potter; The Longest Power Transmission in the World; When the Market-Man is King with a fullpage photo; doublepage centerfold "An Afternoon Throng at Twenty-Third Street and... Read full description -
Item #702554THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 3, 1951
* Very 1st NBA All-Star game
* National Basketball Association
The sport's section has a very small yet notable report headed: "Eastern All-Stars In 111-94 Triumph Over West Rivals". While only brief, this was the very first NBA All-Star game, and great to have in a newspaper from the city... Read full description -
Item #722578THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Nov. 6, 1961
* Basketball Commemoration Day
* Dr. James Naismith celebration
* Hall of Fame building cornerstone
* From the birthplace of the sport
* Memorial Field House - Springfield College
The top of page 23 has a four column heading: "Honor Naismith at Springfield College Today" with subhead and two related photo. (see images) See... Read full description -
The trial of two writers helps to begin the end of Communist rule...
Item #691356THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1966 Page 45 carries a four-column headline "Chamberlain Gets 20,884th Point for a Record" with column headline "N.B. MARK FALLS AS 76ERS TRIUMPH" and subhead "Chamberlain Scores 41 as Pistons Bow by 149-123". "Wilt Chamberlain broke the National Basketball Associate career scoring... Read full description -
Item #702575CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Illinois, March 28, 1979
* Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana State
* Earvin Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird
* NCAA Division 1 Basketball Championship
Close to the back of the issue, in the Sports Section, are two articles related to the highly-anticipated showdown between Earvin "Magic"... Read full description -
Of "The House that Cazzie Built" fame...
Item #637793THE DETROIT NEWS PICTORIAL MAGAZINE, Detroit, Michigan, February 7, 1965
* Cazzie Russell - from during his "building of the house" era
* Michigan Wolverines' basketball legend
* Would become the NBA's #1 pick, all-star, coach, and winner of Athletes in Action's, "Coach Wooden 'Keys to Life' Award."
The cover has a full-page color photo... Read full description -
Item #177106HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1901 Front page photo Cup-Defender Candidates; illustration "A Hot Day on Broadway" by Glackens; The Paris-Berlin Automobile-Races; The Horse Show at Atlantic City; fullpage illustration "Friday Morning in the New York Ghetto" by Toaspern; doublepage centerfold "An Interrupted Picnic" by Ransom; Tar-Burning in the South; John Fiske; Political Affairs in Spain; and other news of the day. See photos for full details. -
Item #556777LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated February 15, 1966
* Wilt Chamberlain
* Philadelphia 76ers
* Bob Pettit
* NBA Basketball all-time scoring record made
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5:
* 'Wilt' Proves His Point Shattering Pettit's Mark
Other news of the day. Light browning with... Read full description -
Item #575253ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, June 12, 1947
* Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias
* Women's professional golf - British Open crown - 1st American to win
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 26: "British Women''s Golf Title Captured by Mrs. Zaharias" with photo (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout. Minor wear,... Read full description -
Item #652357THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 3, 1938
* Lou Boudreau suspended
* University of Illinois sports
* Cleveland Indians - MLB
The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "Illinois Suspends Its Basketball Captain Over Deal With Cleveland Indians" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with... Read full description -
Item #722350LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 26, 1979
* Earvin "Magic" Johnson drafted
* NBA basketball - Los Angeles Lakers
* Best title to be had ?
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a two column heading: "Lakers Take 3-Point Stance in NBA Draft" with subhead. First report coverage continues on page 6. Page 7, under "Basketball", has the... Read full description -
Item #713866LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 9, 1989
* Michael Jordan's "The Shot" iconic photo
* Chicago Bulls folklore - NBA basketball
The top of page 7 of the sport's section of the May 9th issue has the iconic photo showing Jordan just after "The Shot", a buzzer beater shot by Jordan that gave the Bulls a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. (see... Read full description -
Item #725639SPORT'S SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 31, 1987
* Indiana University Hoosiers men's basketball
* Keith Smart's last second jump shot for the win
* NCAA championship game vs. Syracuse Orangemen
The front page of this section has a banner heading: "Hoosiers Get Smart When It Counts" with subheads and two related photos. (see... Read full description -
Item #697073THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1952
* Minneapolis Lakers win NBA title (1st report)
* George Mikan "Mr. Basketball"
The top of page 29 has a one column heading: "LAKERS WIN, 82-65, AND CAPTURE TITLE" First report coverage on the Minneapolis (Los Angeles) Lakers winning the 1951-52 NBA basketball title lead by George Mikan.
Complete... Read full description -
Item #596548THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 3, 1969
* Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
* Milwaukee Bucks
* NBA basketball
Page 37 has a two column heading: "Alcindor Signs" 1st report coverage on UCLA Bruins star, Lew Alcindor, signing with the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... Read full description -
Item #720442SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 8, 1991
* Earvin Magic Johnson has HIV/AIDS virus
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball star
* Retires from professional NBA play
The front page of this section has a headline: "The Day the Magic Stopped" and more with a few related photos. Much more on the following pages. Great to have... Read full description -
Item #675887THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 23, 1947
* Philadelphia Warriors (Golden State)
* Wins the 1st NBA basketball title
The sport's section (Page 14) has a brief and discrete report at the bottom of the page headed: "Philadelphia Bags BAA Crown" (see) I assume the small report here is because basketball wasn't a popular sport at the... Read full description -
Item #687112LOS ANGLES TIMES, Oct. 27, 1984
* Michael Jordan's makes his NBA debut
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
Page 13 of the sport's section has a very small and inconspicuous heading: "Chicago 109, Washington 93" with text beginning with: "Michael Jordan, who has received more accolades than any rookie since Magic Johnson, scored 17... Read full description -
Item #222050THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 7, 1988.
The front page photo of this issue shows a picture of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson on the court which is titled "A Decade of Magic and Bird: Ten Years Later, Basketball's Best Rivalry is Still Going Strong".
Additional content within this issue relates to Eric Dickerson, Terry Bradshaw, Jim... Read full description -
Item #222067THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 17, 1992.
The front page photo of this issue shows a picture of Basketball's Bulls and Hockey's Kings which is titled, "Fire and Ice - How the NBA Soared While the NHL Snored".
Additional content within this issue relates to: Magic Johnson, Chris Webber, and many more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for... Read full description -
Item #557755THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1934 This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that includes: "DODGERS CONQUER ATHLETICS BY 4-2", "Miss Didrickson Pitches First Inning for Losers Holding Rivals Scoreless", "Triple Play Saves Her" and more with nice two column photo of Babe Didrickson in uniform being... Read full description -
Item #557904THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 19, 1972
* Dave Cowens of the Boston Celtics color cover
* Loads of sports news throughout
Full front page has a color action photo of Dave Cowens, center for the Boston Celtics, and Basketball Hall of Famer.
Has a report about Cowens on page 3.
Other sports news throughout this 48 page issue that is in very nice condition. -
Item #566059THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 13, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The... Read full description -
Item #566069THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 25, 1991
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... Read full description -
Item #566070THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, February 18, 1991
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... Read full description
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