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PHAR LAP LOSS Thoroughbred Horse Racing Melbourne Cup 1931 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392944344453

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1931 * Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse * Melbourne Cup horse racing upset loss The sport's section (page 34) has one column headings that include: "PHAR LAP UNPLACED IN MELBOURNE CUP" "Favorite Finds Burden of 150 Pounds Too Much Over Route of Two Miles" and more. First report coverage on Phar Lap's upset loss at the Melbourne Cup which many thought was because he was too heavy to race the full 2 miles. Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT Byron Nelson & Bobby Jones Golf Augusta GA 1937 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373215334108

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1937 * Fourth Masters Tournament (day 2) * Byron Nelson and Bobby Jones photos * Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia The sport's section (page 10) has a banner headline: "Amateurs Star as Nelson Retains 3-Stoke Lead in Masters' Golf Tourney" with subheads, 2 photos and scores. First report coverage on day 2 of the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very... See More  

Early PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME w/ Most Lopsided Score 38-1 in 1874 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392938246727

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1874 * Early professional baseball game * One of the most lopsided scores ever The top of page 3 has one column headings: "The National Game" "The Worst Muffing Affair on Record-The Great Chicago Club Beaten, 38 to 1" with box scores. (see) Described in one baseball reference book as one of the poorest games of baseball played between two professional clubs. Complete with 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition. wikipedia notes: Playing without suspended pitcher George Zettlein, the Chicagos are humiliated by Mutual 38-1. The Mutuals collect 33 hits, but are outdone by Chicago defensive miscues as they commit 36 errors in the game.

NEW YORK YANKEES Win AL Pennant & PHAR LAP Mounted Taxidermy 1932 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373202810965

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1932 * Phar lap - Australian thoroughbred racehorse * New York Yankees capture AL pennant Page 18 has a small one column heading: "Phar Lap Mounted in Yonkers; To Be Exhibited at Belmont". See photo for brief text. Page 17 has a five column headline: "League Championship Captured by Yankees" with subheads (see photos). This would be Babe Ruth's last pennant with the New York Yankees. The Yanks would go on to win the World Series. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 44 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

1916 COCA-COLA COKE Grover Alexander MLB Baseball Advertisement 1916 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373202800919

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 2, 1916  * Coca-Cola - Coke advertisement * Grover Alexander - MLB baseball Of interest is a very nice, graphic, page 9 advertisement in which noted baseball star "Grover Cleveland Alexander" endorses Coca-Cola (see the photo). The front page is dominated by World War I reports, nearly a year before America's entry in the war. Complete in 12 pages and in nice condition.

TY COBB Detroit Tigers Baseball Star Icon Sued by Wife for Abuse 1931 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373200572285

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 16, 1931 * Ty Cobb a wife abuser ? * Sued by his wife The front page has a three column heading: "Ty Cobb Sued By Wife; Shocked at Her 'Haste'" with photo of Cobb and wife.  Great to have in this Detroit publication, very rare as such. Complete with all 30 pages, light light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Best Earvin MAGIC JOHNSON Los Angeles Lakers Star Player has AIDS 1991 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392934946972

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 9, 1991 * Earvin Magic Johnson has AIDS * Los Angeles Lakers basketball star The front page has a three column heading: "Don't Feel Sorry for Me,' Magic Says" with subheads and related photo. (see) Great to have in this L.A. publication, the home of the Lakers. Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, nice condition.

BABE RUTH New York Yankees Final Game Played at FENWAY PARK 1934 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373190333618

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1934 * Babe Ruth - New York Yankees * Final game played at Fenway Park * MLB - Major League Baseball The sport's section (page 17) has a banner headline: "Ruth Gets Rousing Ovation in Farewell Boston Appearance as Yanks Divide" with subheads and box scores. This was Babe Ruth's final game played at the famous  baseball stadium. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small address stamp within the masthead, generally very nice.

SARAH BOGLE American Librarian DEATH & PHAR LAP Racehorse 1932 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373183971354

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1932 * Sarah Bogle death - American librarian pioneer * Phar Lap to race in the Agua Caliente Handicap * Thoroughbred horse racing record to be broken Page 23 has a one column heading: "MISS SARAH BOGLE, LIBRARIAN, IS DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Sarah Bogle, American librarian pioneer most noted for her influence in establishing education for librarianship. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not. Page 32 has one column headings: "PHAR LAP ASSIGNED TOP WEIGHT OF 129" "Crack Australian Racer Will Carry Heaviest Burden in Agua Caliente Handicap" "Is Due On Coast Friday" and ... See More  

PHAR LAP Australian Fame Journey to Agua Caliente Horse Racing 1931 NY Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392926072843

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1931  * Phar Lap to race in the Agua Caliente Handicap  * Thoroughbred horse racing to be record broken  Page 29 has one column headings that include: "PHAR LAP EN ROUTE TO MEXICAN COURSE" "Australian Racing Star to Run in $100,000 Agua Caliente" Handicap in March" "Trip Causes Surprise" and more. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete with all 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

PHAR LAP Arrives in U.S. Tommy Woodcock Agua Caliente Handicap 1932 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392923137183

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 17, 1932 * Phar Lap arrives in the U.S. * To race in the Agua Caliente Handicap * Thoroughbred horse racing to be record broken Page 4 of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Phar Lap Takes Trial Walk On Tanforan Track" (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 70+ pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. wikipedia notes: For his final race in 1932, Phar Lap's owner shipped him by boat to a racetrack near Tijuana, Mexico, to compete in the Agua Caliente Handicap, which was offering the largest purse ever raced for in North America. Phar Lap won in track-record time while carrying 129 poun... See More  

BOBBY THOMSON "Shot Heard 'Round the World" Home Run Pennant Win 1951 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373176719865

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 4, 1951 * Bobby Thomson home run (1st report) * New York Giants - MLB baseball * "Shot Heard 'Round the World" The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Giants Top Dodgers and Win Flag on Thomson's Homer, 5-4; World Series to Open Today" with subheads and related photo. More in the sport's section. First report coverage on the famous walk off home run by Bobby Thomson in the bottom of the ninth inning at the Polo Grounds to win the NL Pennant for the New York Giants. Complete with 40 pages, light toning at the margins, a little wear along the right margin, generally in good condition.

NOTRE DAME STADIUM Fighting Irish Football OPENS 1st Ever Game in 1930 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392609839981

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 4, 1930 * Notre Dame Stadium opening * 1st ever game (day of) - Fighting Irish * NCAA College football  - "Touchdown Jesus" fame The sport's section (page 18) has a article headed: "Description of Notre Dame Stadium" with subhead: "New Football Plant, Rectangular in Shape, Will Seat 60,000; Has Military Appearance...." Notre Dame would play their very 1st game here on this day. Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Win NFL Football Championship Philly Blizzard 1948 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392921051894

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK POST, December 20, 1948 * Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Cardinals * NFL football championship title game * "Philly Blizzard" at Shibe Park * 1st ever televised NFL title game The sport's section (page 58) has a two column heading: "Grid Eagles Fly High--It Wasn't in the Cards To Win NFL Crown" (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Cardinals. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, tabloid size, minor spine wear, generally nice.

Great JESS WILLARD Ko's Jack Johnson Heavyweight Boxing TITLE 1915 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392921041485

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE KANSAS CITY POST, Missouri, April 5, 1915  * Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson  * "Great white hope" wins * Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report) The front page has a great banner headline: "WILLARD KNOCKS OUT JOHNSON IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH ROUND" with a subhead: "Right Swing To Jaw Puts The Big Negro Out". This is a same-day report on the heavyweight boxing title fight between Jess Willard and Jack Johnson which includes a round-by-round account of the battle. Uncommon for such a nice & dramatic banner headline. Most of the back page is taken up with a huge photo of the: "...Ten Thousand Fight fans In Front of the Post Building." The complete 8 page issue, some minor margin tears, good condition.

BATTLE OF FORT DONELSON w/ Map Bowling Green Kentucky 1862 Civil War Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392945707931

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 18, 1862  * Battle of Fort Donelson, Tennessee * Bowling Green, Kentucky One column Civil War heads on page 5 include: "SURRENDER OF FORT DONELSON" "A Desperate Three Days' Fight" "Heavy Losses on Both Sides" "Bravery and Heroism of Our Troops" "They Fight Like Veterans" Unconditional Surrender of the Rebels" "Three Generals and 15,000 Men Prisoners  Three Thousand Horses Captured" "20,000 Stand of Arms Taken" "Also, 48 Field pieces, 17 Guns, and Commissary Stores". Other reports are "Evacuation of Bowling Green" "Pursuit of the Rebels" "The Bridges and Railroad Destroyed" "part of Bowling Green Burned" "The Rebel Forces in Retreat" "Gen. Buell Going in Person with 80,000 Men to the Cumberland" and... See More  

NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH vs. Army Cadets NCAA College Football 1935 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 373217058306

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, November 17, 1935 * Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame * NCAA college football tie The front page of this section has a five column headline: "ARMY, NOTRE DAME TIE, 6-6" with subhead. First report coverage continues inside with 2 related photos and lineups. Complete section 2 only, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

YALE BULLDOGS vs. Army Cadets College Football Game at the Bowl 1927 TICKET STUB

eBay Auction Item # 373215302637

Here is an original ticket stub for the 1927 football game between the Yale Bulldogs and the Army Cadets at the Yale Bowl. Yale won this game 10-6. The front side of this ticket stub is generally very nice. Unfortunately the back side has some surface issues due to the fact that was attached within a scrap book and had to be removed causing these issues. See images. Still a nice, solid ticket.

TY COBB Detroit Tigers "The Georgia Peach" Baseball Great DEATH 1961 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392944270694

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1961  * Ty Cobb death (1st report) * Detroit Tigers * Major league baseball MLB The top of page 4 has a headline that reads: "Ty Cobb Leaves Fantastic Legacy" (see) Complete it 6 pages, small library stamp within masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

MIKE TYSON Become Youngest World Heavyweight BOXING Champion Ever 1986 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 373214640804

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 23, 1986 * Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick * Heavyweight boxing title fight * "Judgement Day" knockout The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Tyson Knocks Out Berbick in Second to Earn WBC Title" with related photo. First report coverage continues on page 15 of this section with another related photo. (see) This was when Tyson became the youngest World heavyweight boxing champion ever. Complete 1st and sport's sections only totaling 84 pages, nice condition.

1st White House SWIMMING POOL Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR 1933 Old NYC Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 373212430129

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 3, 1933 * 1st White House swimming pool built * President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR Page 15 has a two column heading: "White House Pool Ready for Roosevelt; He Thanks Workmen for 'a Splendid Job'" with photo of the 1st swimming pool ever built in the White House. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

24 HOURS OF LE MANS Automobile Race Pierre Levegh Crash DISASTER 1955 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373158617140

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 14, 1955 * 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race * Pierre Levegh crash disaster The front page page has a three column heading: "Toll In Auto Racing Disaster Rises To 78" with related photo. (see) Coverage on the infamous 24 Hours of Le Mans disaster. It still stands today as the worst disaster in all of motor sports. Complete with 16 pages, minor spine wear, generally very nice.

DAVEY O'BRIEN Texas Christian TCU Horned Frogs Football Illus. 1938 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392941524907

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, Aug. 27, 1939 * Davey O'Brien to play in All-Star game vs. Giants * Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs The front page of this section has a nice, colored illustration of Davey O'Brien with heading: "O'Brien Reaches High Point Of Career" Nice for display. Curious that the number on his jersey is "1" when in fact his jersey number was "8". Also a two column heading: "Little Davey of All-Stars Puts Extra Punch in Baugh's Role" (see) Complete section 2 (sports) only, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Rare JACK DEMPSEY vs. Jess Willard Heavyweight BOXING 1919 Toledo Ohio Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 392938097035

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: TOLEDO BLADE BOXING SOUVENIR, July 4, 1919  * Jack Dempsey vs. Jess Willard  * Heavyweight boxing title fight (day of) * From the city where it happened (rare) This is an interesting, tabloid-size, 8 page special edition concerning the Dempsey-Willard boxing match which would happen the evening of this  date--in Toledo. Not only does the masthead have a boxing theme, but all 8 pages have boxing content, all promoting the fight. The masthead has head photos of both Willard & Dempsey as well as Ollie Pecord, the referee. The next day's newspaper would report Dempsey was the winner. The photos show the great wealth of boxing-related content throughout. Archival repairs at the spine, some margin wear, generally good c... See More  

SEABISCUIT Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes HORSE RACING Victory 1938 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373107091196

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1938 * Seabiscuit wins Hollywood Gold Cup * Santa Anita Stakes - Arcadia, California * Thoroughbred racehorse racing The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "SEABISCUIT TAKES $50,000 ADDED TEST" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes in Arcadia, California. This was the inaugural race here. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in a thick 80+ page Sunday edition, light toning at the margins, nice condition.