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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

(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.

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.

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  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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  

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.

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  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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  

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.

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.

(5) BOSTON BRAVES (Atlanta) vs. Philadelphia A's World Series 1914 Newspapers

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372851070139

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  

Great JOE LOUIS Wins Heavyweight BOXING TITLE vs. James Braddock 1937 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392547251661

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.

BABE RUTH New York Yankees Last Season INJURY by Lou Gehrig 1934 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372848370671

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.