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WILT CHAMBERLAIN Basketball Season Scoring Record Reached 1962 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392679914046
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES March 15, 1962 * Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia Warriors * Season scoring record set (last game of season) * National Basketball Association - NBA The sports section (page 42) has a one column heading: "Warrior's Triumph Over Packer Five; Wilt Exceeds 4,000" with game summary. He bagan the game with 3,997 points. Chamberlain still holds the season scoring record for the NBA, achieving 4,029 points in this, the 1961-2 season. Complete in 68 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
LIPMAN PIKE 1st Jewish Baseball Player New York Mutuals Jews 1867 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392674004491
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 9, 1867 * Lipman Pike plays for New York Mutuals * 1st Jewish professional baseball player * Post Civil War reconstruction era The back page has a lengthy report on a baseball game between the New York Mutuals and the Brooklyn Atlantics. The report mentions Lipman Pike with his name also in the box scores. (see) He is considered the very 1st Jewish professional baseball player. Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.
YEAR IN SPORTS for 1938 Seabiscuit LOU GEHRIG Joe Louis & More 1938 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372939944159
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, Dec. 25, 1938 * The year in sports for the year of 1938 w/ photos * Seabiscuit - Joe Louis - Lou Gehrig & much more This section is filled with the top sport's stories of the year with banner headlines, photos, and loads of text. Too much to mention here. Complete sport's section only with all 10mpages, rag edition in nice condition.
WALKER CUP Amateur Golfers Match won by U.S. & Francis Ouimet 1947 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392669079884
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, May 18, 1947 * Walker Cup amatuer golf match * Francis Ouimet - United States win * Old course at St Andrews, Scotland The front page of this section has a nice banner healdine: "U. S. GOLFERS REGAIN WALKER CUP, BEATING BRITISH, 8-4" with subheads and related photo. (see images). First report coverage on the United States team defeating the British in the Walker Cup Match at the Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland. The U.S. team captain was Francis Ouimet. Complete sport's section only with all 12 pages, nice condition.
ROGER MARIS Home Run # 60 Ties BABE RUTH New York Yankees 1961 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392669070591
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, September 27, 1961 * Roger Maris ties Babe Ruth * New York Yankees * Major league baseball One of the more memorable events in baseball history was Roger Maris' run at breaking the long-standing home run record set by Babe Ruth. What made this more memorable was that teammate Mickey Mantle was also in the running that same season. The top of page 4 has a four column headline: "Maris Unloads 60th" Also: "Maris Wants No. 61 As 'Matter of Pride'" Many consider Maris as the current season home run king due to McGwire & Bond's steroid use. Complete with 8 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
University of California Golden Bears Rowing Crew OLYMPIC GOLD 1932 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372926271529
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 14, 1932 * University of California Golden Bears * Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in rowing Page 2 of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Golden Bears State Sensational Finish to Cop Olympic Regatta". (see) First report coverage on the University of California Golden Bears Crew winning the gold medal in the 1932 Summer Olympics in rowing. Complete issue with all 50+ pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.
LIPMAN PIKE 1st Jewish Baseball Player Irvington New Jersey Jews 1867 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392650870166
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 31, 1867 * Lipman Pike plays for Irvington * 1st Jewish professional baseball player * Post Civil War reconstruction era Page 5 has reporting on two baseball games with box scores, one showing "Pike" playing for the Irvington team from New Jersey. (see) He is considered the very 1st Jewish professional baseball player. Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 12 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice condition.
EARLY BOXING Bare-Knuckle Fighting for 176 Rounds in New Orleans 1867 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372924771380
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 5 1867 * Early boxing with several rounds (176) * Jim Turner vs. Andy Duffy * Post Civil War reconstruction era Page 5 has a report headed: "THE PRIZE RING" "Desperate Fight In New Orleans" "Rounds 176--Time 2:57" and more. (see) A very early boxing match that lasted 176 rounds. This was in the bare-knuckle era. Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
Early Rare BASEBALL League Championship Scene PRINT 1885 Illustrated Newspaperr
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372923661057
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 10, 1885 * Early baseball print The full ftpg. has 2 prints on: "Canada - The Anti-Vaccination Riots at Montreal...". The prime print inside would be the very nice halfpg. captioned: "Illinois - The Struggle for the Baseball Championship - The Third & Deciding Game Between the Chicago and New York Clubs..." which shows an action scene on the ball field. Also within: "Georgia - Robert Toombs" and a nice doublepg. centerfold being a montage of 4 prints on: "Pennsylvania - Improving the Navigation of the Ohio River - Completion of the Great Work...at Davis Island Dam, Pittsburgh". Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Early JOE DiMAGGIO New York Yankees Baseball CONTRACT Signs 1940 S.F. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372921418927
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 6, 1940 * Joe DiMaggio's contract signing * New York Yankees - Yanks * From his hometown - rare as such The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a three column headline: "DiMag Accepts Terms!; Mr., Mrs. Head East" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's contract signing after just four seasons with the New York Yankees. Great to have from his hometown, rare as such. Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
(3) WAR ADMIRAL All 3 Wins for Triple Crown of Horse Racing 1937 Old Newspapers
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392641590190
Offered are 3 original, historic, & collectible old newspapers: THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, a trio of issues dated May 9, 16, and June 6, 1937 Each issue reports one of the triple crown races won by War Admiral: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes respectively. See the photos for the coverage and photos of each. Each issue complete, various tears & some chipping at margins. The May 16 issue has a piece cut from the sports page but not affecting the Preakness report.
FRANCIS OUIMET Wins United States U.S. Amateur Championship GOLF 1931 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392638675592
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, sport's section only, 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 nice banner headline: "OUIMET WINS AMATEUR GOLF TITLE FROM WESTLAND, 6 AND 5" with subheads and related photo. (see) First report coverage on Francis Ouimet winning his 2nd United States Amateur Championship, 17 years later after his first. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH San Francisco Tells Hardships Encountered 1849 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372912772948
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1849 * California gold rush hardships Page 3reports a terrible situation in the golf fields with: "Experience In The Gold Region" which includes: "...After a wearisome voyage round the Cape he reached San Francisco & left immediately for the 'diggins'....Many of the amateur gold diggers were exhausted with the hard labor...With scarcely an exception the gold-hunters were all anxious to return. Pride prevented some..." and more. Four pages, very nice condition.
Yankees LOU GEHRIG Breaks RBI Record & Pitcher Lefty Grove PHOTOS 1931 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372912768804
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1931 * Lou Gehrig breaks season record * RBI runs batted in American League * Lefty Grove AL pitcher of the year * MLB major league baseball The sport's section (page 33) has a one column heading: "GEHRIG'S 184 RUNS NEW LEAGUE RECORD" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Also a two column heading: "American League Pitchers Led By Grove in 1931, Records Show" with subhead and photo. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 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 i... See More
Rare TORY Pro British Revolutionary War w/ Battle of Bennington 1778 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372903797089
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1778 * Revolutionary War Tory original * Rare Pro British issue from America * Battle of Bennington & much more This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Page 2 has a great account of the Battle of Bennington, being a nearly half page letter signed in type by the losing commander of the British forces: J. Burgoyne. See the photos for the details. The letter has near the end: "...This, my Lord, is the true state of the event. I have not dwelt u... See More
ELLSWORTH VINES Wins Men's WIMBLEDON Singles Tennis Championship 1932 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372896481901
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 3, 1932 * American tennis star Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr. * Wimbledon singles tournament champion The front page of this section has a one column heading: "VINES BEATS AUSTIN IN WIMBLEDON FINAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Ellsworth Vines winning the Wimbledon grand slam singles tennis tournament. Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally very nice.
NEW YORK YANKEES vs. Brooklyn Dodgers SUBWAY Series 1941 World Series Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392610360023
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1941. * New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers (game 1) * Major league baseball MLB - Subway series Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the New York Yankees winning 3-2. (see) The front page has a two column headline: "RUFFING, YANKS, CAPTURE OPENER FROM DODGERS" with subheads and photo. (see) Coverage continues inside with inning by inning description and photo inside the stadium. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, some spine wear, otherwise nice.
CLEVELAND BROWNS Wins NFL Pro Football Title Pre Super Bowl 1954 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392610348883
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 27, 1954 * Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions * NFL football championship title game Page 5 has a one column heading: "Browns Smashed Lions Yesterday" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions. Complete with 8 pages, some small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.
NILE KINNICK Iowa Hawkeyes Upsets NOTRE DAME IRISH Football 1939 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392609851496
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, November 12, 1939 * Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame * Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "Irish Are Upset by Iowa, 7-6" First report coverage continues on page 3 of this section with with lineups. Complete with 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
BILLIE JEAN KING Tennis Star Marilyn Barnett LOVE AFFAIR Case 1981 LA Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372892643676
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 11, 1981 * Billie Jean King's love affair case * Marilyn Barnett palimony - beach house The front page has a nice banner headline: "Billie Jean Wins House Back" with subhead and two photos. (see) Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition.
NEW YORK GIANTS World Series Baseball vs. Boston Red Sox (Game 3) 1912 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372888110481
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 10, 1912 * Boston Red Sox * World Series of Baseball (game 3) * New York Giants The top of the front page has a nice three column headline: "GIANTS WIN TWO TO ONE" with inning by inning description and box scores. Nice to have from a town close to Boston. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
CLYDE VAN DUSEN Thoroughbred Racehorse Wins KENTUCKY DERBY Racing 1929 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392598212918
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's section only, May 19, 1929 * Clyde Van Dusen * Kentucky Derby * Horse racing The front page of this sport's section only has a one column heading: "DERBY WON IN MUD BY CLYDE VAN DUSEN; BLUE LARKSPUR 4TH" with subheads and two related photos. (see) 1st report coverage on Clyde Van Dusen winning the 1929 Kentucky Derby. Other sport's related news of the day. Complete sport's section with 8 pages, rag edition, irregular along the spine, otherwise in very nice condition.
Famous JOHN C. HEENAN v Tom Sayers BOXING 1st Championship PRINT 1860 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392596700651
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 2, 1860 * John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers * Famous boxing match A terrific issue on the famed boxer John Heenan, as the entire front page is taken up with a print of him captioned: "John C. Heenan, The Champion of the World". The print was taken from a photo of him of May 3, 1860 in England, shortly after his famous match between himself and Tom Sayers. Inside has a full page taken up with content concerning Heenan & his bout with Sayers, including two lengthy letters signed by him: John C. Heenan. Sixteen pages, lightly toned, very nice condition.
BABE RUTH New York Yankees as a PITCHER Last Year 1933 Old NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392593474855
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 2, 1933 * Babe Ruth pitches late in his career (last time) * New York Yankees baseball The top of page 24 has a banner headline: "Yankees End Season With Triumph as Ruth Hurls Full Game and Drives Homer" with subheads that include: "25,000 SEE RUTH HURL 6-5 VICTORY" and more. Interesting item as he probably hadn't pitched since he was with the Red Sox many years earlier. My guess is that since it was the last game of the season and the Yankees were not in the playoffs, they had Ruth pitch to draw a crowd (money) ? Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
LOU GEHRIG Consecutive Baseball Games Streak ENDS New York Yankees1939 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392046192519
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pa., May 3, 1939 * Lou Gehrig's games played streak ends (1st report) * New York Yankees - Major league baseball A very significant issue, as the sports page (pg. 13) has a noteworthy report with one column heads: "Yankees Win With Gehrig, DiMaggio Out" "Lou Now a Bench Warmer After Playing 2,130 Consecutive Ball Games" "Made Several Records". The significant report includes: "Fifteen years of major league campaigning and 2130 consecutive ball games have taken their toll and today the Iron Horse of baseball has grown rusty and creaky in the joints. Gehrig signaled his own passing as a major league star when he asked Joe McCarthy to bench him...". Further on the r... See More
THE WANDERER Last Cargo of African Slaves Blacks Ship LANDS South 1858 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392592945519
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK HERALD, December 12, 1858 * The Wanderer (slave ship) lands in Georgia Page 5 has a brief, discrete but historic report with small heading: "The Yacht Wanderer" with a Savannah dateline. This is an infamous ship, as the Wanderer's notoriety is that it delivered the last load of African slaves to America (see hyperlink for corroboration). See images for reporting here. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise very nice.
SALEM ILLINOIS Roller-Skating Troupe BUS CRASH Bridge Disaster 1937 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372879116043
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 25, 1937 * Salem, Marion County, Illinois * Skating troupe bus crash disaster The front page has a banner headline: "17 DIE AS BUS CRASHES AND BURNS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the bus crash into a bridge at Salem, Illinois. Complete with all 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
GRAMOPHONE Phonograph Emile Berliner Disk Record Invention 1896 Magazine PRINTS
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372875019260
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1896 * Gramophone - phonograph * Emile Berliner * Disk Record The entire front page is taken up with 9 images concerning: "The Gramophone--The New Talking Machine". Inside has a descriptive article on: "The Gramophone" which takes nearly half a page. Elsewhere in the issue is an article on "The Olympic Games" and a print showing: "Athens--Scene in the Stadium at the Revival of the Olympic Games". Also a curious article & photo of: "Dog Power As an Auxiliary in Wheeling". Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Best LOU GEHRIG DAY Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth SPEECH 1939 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392586188966
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 5, 1939 * Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium - Yankees * Famous 'luckiest man on the face of the earth' speech * Best title to be had - very rare as such This issue will remain one of the most coveted by baseball fans, as it reports--from the city where it happened--one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history. The sports have has a headline: "Gehrig's Ovation Grandest in Baseball History" with subheads: "Sincere Tribute Brings Tears to Lou's Eyes" "Stricken Star Makes Hit as Orator Before '27 Mates and Other Notables". A very lengthy report which includes a few notes about his speech, beginning: "Two weeks ago I got a bad break, yet today I count mysel... See More
Historic JACKIE ROBINSON Breaks Color Barrier MLB Baseball Debut 1947 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392586176161
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 16, 1947 * Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier The sports page has a report on the Jackie Robinson's debut in the Major League regular season. He had made a public debut game on April 11th, however that was a pre-season game. The top of page 33 has a one column heading: "ROBINSON FAILS AT PLATE, BUT DODGERS WIN, 5-3" with subhead: "25,623 Watch [Black] in Big League Debut" and box scores. See image for text here. HISTORIC ! Forty-six pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, large archival mend on page 2, small binding holes along the spine, two small library stamps on the ftpg, residue along the spine from disbinding. The front leaf (pages 1&2) is really the only leaf ... See More
JOHNNY FARRELL Beats Bobby Jones U.S. OPEN Golf Title w/ Photos 1928 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392586173509
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1928 * Johnny Farrell beats Bobby Jones * U.S. Open golf championship The front page has a great banner headline: "GOLF TITLE WON BY FARRELL" with subheads. (see) Unusual for such a nice headline being on the front page for this subject matter. More on the front page of section 2 (sports) with a few related photos. Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in great condition.
BABE RUTH Sold To New York Yankees Baseball from Boston Red Sox 1920 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372873385819
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 6, 1920 * Babe Ruth sold to New York Yankees * Historic baseball first report The sport's section has one of the more notable reports in the history of Major League Baseball, the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. The top of page 13 has a nice banner headline: "NEW YORK YANKEES BUY BABE RUTH FROM BOSTON RED SOX" with subheads and one column photo of Ruth with heading: "The Yanks' New 'Babe'" Complete with 32 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally good.
NEW YORK GIANTS vs. Yankees Subway World Series of MLB Baseball 1936 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372872135995
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Sept. 30, 1936 * New York Yankees vs. Giants * World Series MLB Baseball (game 3) * Lou Gehrig & Joe DiMaggio era * Early, same day reporting The front page has a terrific banner headline: "GIANTS ROUT YANKEES, 6-1" with subheads, box scores and scoreboard above the masthead. Great for display. More in the sport's section and nice to have in this uncommon NYC publication. Complete with all 46 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead (see), small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
ELLSWORTH VINES Wins Men's WIMBLEDON Singles Tennis Championship 1932 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372872128133
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, Sept. 11, 1932 * American tennis star Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr. * United States Open Championships (US Open) The front page of this section has a one column heading: "VINES ROUTS COCHET IN U.S. TENNIS FINAL AND RETAINS TITLE" with subheads and 2 related photos. (see) First report coverage on Ellsworth Vines winning the US Open Men's singles tennis championship. Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
NEW YORK YANKEES Billy Martin Mickey Mantle World Series CHAMPIONS1953 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372870031930
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HERALD EXPRESS, WORLD SERIES EXTRA, Los Angeles, October 5, 1953 * New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers * World Series champions of baseball The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead: "Yankees Win Series" with subhead, box scores and inning by inning description. More on pages 12 & 13. Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear along the central fold and right margin with a archival mend on page 2, otherwise good.
NOTRE DAME Fighting Irish College Football NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1946 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392578643876
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1946 * Notre Dame Fighting Irish * Named National champions * NCAA college football The sport's section (page 44) has a two column heading: "Notre Dame No. 1 Team for 1946 With Top Offense and Defense" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish officially being named national champions of college football by the AP poll. Complete with all 64 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Early BASEBALL Post Civil War Termed "NATIONAL GAME" of America 1865 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372869840700
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, dated August 15, 1865 * Post Civil War baseball The back page of this issue has an article: "The Field" "Base Ball--Grand Championship Match" which has a detailed summary about a match between the Atlantic and Mutual clubs at the Capitoline Ball Ground, in Brooklyn. This also describes the scene with much talk about the crowd estimated at about 20,000. The summary also acknowledges that: "...Baseball is decidedly the National game of America..." and mentions that: "...the ladies platform [was] crowded with elegantly dressed ladies...". This also has details about the game and a box score. This is complete in 8 pages, nice condition save for a small stain on the ftpg.
COOPERSTOWN National Baseball Hall Of Fame DEDICATION Day PHOTOS 1939 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372869840075
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 13, 1939. * Cooperstown, New York becomes a tourist stop * National Baseball Hall of Fame dedication The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "CENTENNIAL IS ANNIVERSARY OF CHANGE IN GAME" with subhead and banner pictorial along the bottom margin. The back page has a nice photo of the first inductees into the Hall of Fame including Babe Ruth & Cy Young. Nice to have in the World famous publication. Complete with all 30m pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. wikipedia notes: The Hall of Fame was dedicated on June 12, 1939 by Lee Ferrick Andrews, grandson of Edward Clark, who was a founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Company... See More
Historic JACKIE ROBINSON Breaks Color Barrier MLB Baseball Debut 1947 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372865495295
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 16, 1947 * Jackie Robinson breaks racial barrier * 1st regular season baseball game * Texas City disaster (1st report) Page 7 has the historic report of Jackie Robinson's first Major League regular season game. The brief note includes: "Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn's Negro first baseman, and the first of his race to reach the majors since 1884, failed to get a hit... but his sacrifice-error play... set up the tying and winning runs." The front page has a dramatic banner headline, "EXPLOSIONS RIP TEXAS CITY", with subheads. The front page also has a one column head: "Nazi Hanged At Osweicim" being a report of the execution of Rudolf Hoess, the commandant of A... See More
ANDERSONVILLE PRISON Georgia Henry Wirz TRIAL & Early Baseball 1865 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372864489341
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 30, 1865 * Andersonville prison * Henry Wirz trial * Early baseball The front page has: "ANDERSONVILLE. The Wirz Trial Yesterday" and more. Page 5 has a rare report of a baseball game on the White House lawn, under: "The Field--Base Ball" which begins: "The base ball tournament was continued today in the rear of the Presidential Mansion..." with much commentary on the fine fielding of each club, including: "...O'Brien never fielded better than in this game He took every ball that came to him and made some excellent fly-catches...". Included is the box score. Eight pages, nice condition.
JACK DEMPSEY vs Georges Carpentier Heavyweight BOXING Title Photo 1921 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372862165686
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 3, 1921 * Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier * Heavyweight boxing championship * FRONT LEAF ONLY but nice for display The front page has a great headline in large lettering: "DEMPSEY WINNER" with a banner heading above the masthead: "CAPPENTIER IS KNOCKED OUT" with various subheads and photo of Dempsey's head. (see) Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), light toning and minor wear at the margins, nice for display as such.
ROGER MARIS New York Yankees HOME RUN #61 Babe Ruth Record Beaten 1961 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372861833538
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GREAT BEND DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, October 2, 1961 * Roger Maris home run record (#61) * New York Yankees (1st report) The sports page reports one of the more notable events in all of baseball history: the 61st home run of New York Yankee Roger Maris, breaking the Babe Ruth record which stood for 34 years. The sport's section (page 6) has a five column headline: "Roger Maris Finally Slugs Number 61" Many consider Maris' single season HR feat as the true record prior to the steroid era (Bonds). Complete in 10 pages, close cut along the with a few small binding within the 1st column, generally nice.
GENE TUNNEY defeats JACK DEMPSEY Heavyweight BOXING Title Fight 1926 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392556447803
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 23, 1926. * Gene Tunney vs. Jack Dempsey (Day of) * World's heavyweight boxing title * 135,000 people would attend The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DEMPSEY TO DEFEND HIS TITLE TONIGHT; 130,000 TO SEE BOUT" with subheads. Much more in the sport's section with banner headlines, photos of each fighter and diagram of the venue. Loads of text here. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 52 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
Best ROY HALLADAY'S Postseason No-Hitter Philadelphia Phillies 2010 Newwspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392554702951
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, October 7, 2010 * Roy Halladay's no-hitter * Postseason debut * Best title to be had The front page has a headline: "Unhittable" with subhead: "Halladay silences Reds to make history in his playoff debut" and photo. (see) The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Docs of Ages" with subheads and 2 related photos. Much more on the following pages. Great to have in this famous Philadelphia title. Complete 1st and sport's section totaling 36 pages, very nice condition.
(5) BOSTON BRAVES (Atlanta) vs. Philadelphia A's World Series 1914 Newspapers
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, October 8 - 10, 12-13, 1914 * Boston Braves (Atlanta) * Philadelphia Athletics * World Series of baseball * Complete set for all games This is a five-issue set (the 11th was a Sunday and no issue was printed) pertaining to the 1914 World Series between the Boston Braves and Philadelphia Athletics which was the first four-game sweep in World Series history, excluding any tie games. Each issue has a pink-colored front page which carries the coverage of the series. There are several highly displayable pages! October 8th - "Rain May Prevent First World's Series Game", "Can They Pitch the Braves to World's Championship?" with large photos of George Tyler, Dick Rudolph and Bill Jame... See More
NEW YORK GIANTS NYY Yankees World Series Of Baseball Game 5 1921 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392549062753
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Penn., October 12, 1921 * NY Giants vs. New York Yankees (game 6) * 1st ever World Series Yanks were in * Major League Baseball - MLB * Nice headline for display The front page has a nice banner heading: "GIANTS BREAK TIE WINNING 2 TO 1" with subheads and inning by inning description. Nice for display. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally nice. Should be handled with care.
Great JOE LOUIS Wins Heavyweight BOXING TITLE vs. James Braddock 1937 Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 23, 1937 * Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title * James Braddock in defeat (1st report) The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Louis Knocks Out Braddock In 8 Rounds" with subhead. (see) The front page of the sport's section as a nice headline: "NEW CHAMPION!" with subheads and 4 related photos. More on the following pages. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small address label on the front page, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.
New FENWAY PARK Boston Red Sox Opening Day DEBUT MLB Baseball 1934 Old Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 18, 1934 * The new Fenway Park opens (1st game) * Boston Red Sox baseball * MLB opening day - renovated with more seats The front page has a three column heading: "Revamped Red Sox Make Gallant Fight but Succumb to Senators in 11th Inning" with subheads. Text includes: "A reconstructed Boston team, playing in a beautiful new ball park..." Report continues in the sport's section with box scores. This was the 1st game in the newly renovated Fenway Park. Nice to have in a publication close to Boston. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
BABE RUTH New York Yankees Last Season INJURY by Lou Gehrig 1934 NYC Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1934 * Babe Ruth's last injury as a player ? * Last season w/ New York Yankees The sport's section (page 22) has a two column heading: "Ruth Injured as Yankees Lose; Hit on Leg by Gehrig's Drive" with subhead. (see) Was this his last injury prior to retirement ? It was his last full season as a player. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
JACKIE ROBINSON DEATH Baseball Brooklyn Dodgers 1st Negro 1972 Old Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 25, 1972 * Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers * 1st African-American to play MLB baseball * 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame The front page has a one column heading: "Jackie Robinson to Be Buried in Brooklyn". (see) Complete in 10 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.