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BABE RUTH on the New York Yankees Baseball Season Editorial 1928 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372825289365
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Aug. 11, 1928 * Babe Ruth as a Editorialist ? * New York Yankees baseball The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Ruth Blames Slump of Yankees On Hitters, Not Club's Pitchers" with subhead and small photo of Ruth. This is actually a editorial by Ruth on the team's situation heading into the final weeks of the season. The Yankees would go on and win the 1928 World Series. Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding slits along the spine, generally nice.
FRANK LEAHY Becomes Boston College Eagles FOOTBALL New Head Coach 1939 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372822547420
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 29, 1939 * Frank Leahy becomes coach * Boston College Eagles football * Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle The front page of this section has a one column heading: "LEAHY NEW COACH AT BOSTON COLLEGE" with subheads and photo of Leahy. (see) First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Boston College Eagles football team. He would coach 2 seasons there before becoming Notre Dame's head coach. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other sporting news of the day, rag edition, minor spine wear, very nice condition.
KNUTE ROCKE Notre Dame College Football Coach Killed w/ PHOTOS 1931 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372822546017
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 3, 1931 * Knute Rockne killed w/ photos * Notre Dame head football coach * Airplane crash disaster The front page has a one column heading: "Throngs Surge to Pay Rockne Last Tribute" (see) More in the sport's section and 6 related photos on the back page with banner heading at the top. Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such, a few small binding holes at the spine.
BABE RUTH Breaks His Season HR Home Run Record MLB Baseball 1920 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392506726573
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1920 * Babe Ruth breaks his home run record (season) * New York Yankees - MLB baseball * Best title to be had ? The sport's section (page 6) has a one column heading: "BABE SETS RECORD, THEN ADDS ANOTHER" with subheads that include: "Super-Slugger Hits Twice for Circuit While Yanks Split with White Sox" and more with smaller subheads and box scores. First report coverage on Babe Ruth breaking the single season home run record that was also held by him. Notice the date of this issue being around midway through the season. This was when Babe Ruth was emerging into a superstar home run hitter especially with two months to go in the season. He would end the season with 54 homers. Great to have ... See More
(12) A. B. FROST Baseball Caricatures Prints Illustrations Scenes 1890 Magazine
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372820043468
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old magazine: HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, January, 1890 The entire back page is captioned: "Our National Game", showing twelve different baseball caricatures each with a caption, illustrated by the famed artist A.B. Frost. Other content is "Jamaica, New and Old" "The Russian Army" "The Smyrna Fig Harvest" "St. Andrew's" and many additional articles, stories and poems. Complete in 158 pgs., disbound and without wrappers. It does have an archival mend to the back page, but is in overall nice condition. Measures 6 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches. Great, early baseball item.
1929 WORLD SERIES Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics Game 3 Newspaper MLB
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392505007133
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 12, 1929 * 1929 World Series (game 3) * Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics * Major league baseball MLB The top of the front page has three column headline: "BUSH HALTS MACK'S SLUGGERS; HORNSBY AND CUYLER DELIVER HITS THAT WIN FOR CHICAGO" with subheads and box scores. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 16 & 17). First report coverage on game 3 of the 1929 World Series Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
BABE RUTH Pitches Game w/ New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox 1930 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372820036377
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 29, 1930 * Babe Ruth pitches game vs. Red Sox * New York Yankees last game of season * MLB - Major League baseball The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth, Pitcher, Leads Yanks to 9-3 Win at Boston" with box scores and small photo of Ruth. (see) Interesting Babe Ruth item as he pitched against the team he used to pitch for. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition, a few binding holes along spine, nice condition.
JOE DIMAGGIO New York Yankees Game Hitting Streak reaches 49 MARK 1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372820036264
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1941 * Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak reaches 49 * New York Yankees - MLB baseball * Best title to be had ? The sport's section (page 20) has headings: "Yanks Triumph" "DiMaggio Runs Streak to 49 Games As Yanks Halt Browns at Night, 1-0" and more with box scores. (see) First report coverage on Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak making the 49th game mark. He would end up with 56 games in a row. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cott... See More
Very 1st Ever TELEVISION Televised Sporting Event Broadcasting 1939 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392500085758
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1939 * Very 1st sport's event on television * Princeton vs. Columbia baseball game * Historic broadcasting first The sport's section (page 33) has a three column heading : "Columbia Loses Twice" with subheads that include: "PRINCETON ANNEXES LEAGUE TWIN BILL" and more with box scores and related photo. (see) A very historic issue in the field of broadcasting as this was the very 1st sporting event ever to be televised with text that includes: "...was televised by the National Broadcasting Company, the first regularly scheduled sporting event to be pictured over the air waves" (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all ... See More
Best JOE DiMAGGIO Game Hitting Streak Record MLB Yankees BEGINS 1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392500085226
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1941 * Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees baseball * All time MLB game hitting streak record begins The sports page has a logically inconspicuous report, under the heading: "Yankees Bow to White Sox For Fifth Straight Setback...", noting: "...In sharp contrast to the White Sox batters, the New Yorkers kicked away every chance they had except one, when Phil Rizzuto doubled and Joe DiMaggio singled in the first...". Box scores also shows DiMaggio with a hit. (see) This was the first game in DiMaggio's remarkable 56 game hitting streak. Who would have guessed back then and saved this issue? Very rare as such. Complete in 44 pages, this is the "rag" edition printed on very high quality newsprint m... See More
JOE DiMAGGIO Game Hitting Streak Record MLB NY Yankees Goes to 46 1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372815647412
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 6, 1941 * Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees * All time MLB hitting streak record continues (46) The front page of this section has a one column heading: "YANKEES WIN, 10-5, WITH FIVE HOMERS, ONE BY DIMAGGIO" with subheads that include: "Joe, on First Time Up Against Athletics, Extends Hitting Mark to 46 Games in Row" and more. (see) Coverage on Joe DiMaggio continuing his hitting streak which would end at 56 games on July 17, a record which has yet to be broken and is considered one of the most difficult records to break. He broke the record a few days earlier. Great to have in this famous New York City title. Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section with a... See More
JOE DiMAGGIO Game Hitting Streak Record MLB Yankees Goes to 51 1941 NY Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392498324586
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 13, 1941 * Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees baseball * All time MLB hitting streak record continues (51) The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "DIMAGGIO'S 2 HITS HELP YANKS TAKE 12TH STRAIGHT, 7-5" with subheads that include: "Browns Beaten as Joe Lifts Record to 51 Games..." and more. (see) Report continues on page 3 with box scores. Coverage on Joe DiMaggio continuing his hitting streak which would end at 56 games on July 17, a record which has yet to be broken and is considered one of the most difficult records to break. Great to have in this famous New York City publication. Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section with a... See More
United States Yacht RANGER Wins Sailing Auld Mug AMERICA'S CUP 1937 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372815645951
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 6, 1937 * U.S. Yacht Ranger vs. Endeavour II * America's Cup victory at Newport RI The front page has a two column heading: "Ranger Defeats Endeavour Fourth Time in Succession And Keeps Cup in U. S." with subhead and photo. (see). Complete with all 32 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
NEW YORK RANGERS Wins NHL Stanley Cup Hockey Championship Title 1933 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372815645274
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 14, 1933 * New York Rangers - NHL Hockey * Wins Stanley Cup title * Best title to be had ? The sport's section (page 25) has a six column headline: "Crowd of 13,500 Sees Rangers Annex Hockey Championship" with subheads and lineups. (see) First report coverage on the New York Rangers winning the 1932-33 Stanley Cup by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic. Be the envy of your fellow Rangers fan buddies with this original issue from the early days of hockey. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition... See More
JOE DIMAGGIO Baseball Game Hitting Streak New York Yankees 1941 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372815643046
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1941 * Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end (54) * New York Yankees - Major league baseball The sports section (page 21) has a five column headline proclaiming: "DiMaggio Runs String to 54, but Yanks Lose" with subheads and box scores. (see) Joe DiMaggio would extend his hitting streak to just two more games (56), where it would end. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 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 white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were th... See More
JOE DIMAGGIO Baseball Game Hitting Streak New York Yankees 1941 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392498304522
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1941 * Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak nears the end (52 & 53) * New York Yankees - Major league baseball doubleheader The sports section (page 21) has a four column headline proclaiming: "Yanks Take Two for Record of 14 in Row" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio Hits in Both Contests As 50,387 Watch 8-1, 1-0 Sweep" and more with box scores. (see) Joe DiMaggio would extend his hitting streak to just three more games (56), where it would end. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 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 white & sturdy... See More
Pitcher TOM SEAVER Cincinnati Reds MLB Baseball NO-HITTER Game 1978 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372814441631
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SECTION III (sports) only of the Los Angeles Times, June 17, 1978 * Tom Seaver's 1st & only no-hitter * Cincinnati Reds - MLB baseball The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "Seaver Finally Gets His No-Hitter--4-0 Over Cards" with subhead and photo. First report coverage continues on page 6 with another related photo and box scores with "Seaver Finally Gets a No-Hitter" (see) This would be Seaver's only career no-hitter. Complete section III (sports) only with all 18 pages, nice condition.
GALLANT FOX Thoroughbred Horse Race Earl Sande Record $$$ WINNER 1930 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392496380382
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, September 7, 1930 * Gallant Fox wins Lawrence Realization Stakes * Thoroughbred horse race - Long Island, New York * Year of the triple crown - becomes all time $$$ winner The front page of this sport's section only has a one column heading: "GALLANT FOX TAKES REALIZATION; PASSES ZEV'S MONEY RECORD" and more with two photos. (see) Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.
ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS 1st College Football National Championship Won 1944 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372814439657
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1944 * Army Black Knights college football * 1st national championship title (1st report) * World War II - WWII The front page of the sport's section which has it's own masthead (inside) has a nice banner headline: "66,639 SEE POWERFUL ARMY TEAM ROLL OVER NAVY, 23-7, FOR 9TH VICTORY IN ROW AND NATIONAL FOOTBALL TITLE" with subheads and two related photos. More on page 3 of this section with two more photos and stats. Loads of text. First report coverage on the Army Black Knights claiming their very 1st national college football title. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on Wo... See More
LOU GEHRIG MONUMENT Dedic. Yankee Stadium JOE DiMAGGIO Hit Streak 1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372814439554
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1941 * Lou Gehrig memorial dedication at Yankee Stadium * Joe DiMaggio hitting streak continues * New York Yankees - MLB baseball The sport's section (page 19) has two column headings: "Monument to Gehrig Is Dedicated; Mayor Eulogizes Late Yankee Ace" "'Lou Typifies All That Is Good in American Manhood,' La Guardia Says--McCarthy and Dickey Unveil Memorial at Stadium" with related photo. First report coverage Lou Gehrig's monument dedication at Yankee Stadium. Also a nice banner headline on the same page reads: "60,948 See DiMaggio Get 6 Hits to Run String to 48 Games as Yanks Win Two" (doubleheader) with subheads and box scores. Great to have in this famous NYC publication. Complete ... See More
ARMY-NAVY GAME College Football Rivalry West Point vs. Annapolis 1935 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372813265049
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 1, 1935 * The Army-Navy game * College football rivalry * West Point vs. Annapolis The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "ARMY OVERWHELMS NAVY BY 28 TO 6 AS 79,000 LOOK ON" with subheads and related photo. Nice for display. Lengthy coverage continues on the following pages with more photos, headings and stats. Complete sport's section only with all 10 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
GALLANT FOX Dwyer Stakes Thoroughbred Horse Race Earl Sande WIN 1930 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392494507778
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 29, 1930 * Gallant Fox wins Dwyer Stakes * Thoroughbred horse race - Long Island, New York * Year of the triple crown The front page of this section has one column headings: "GALLANT FOX, 1 TO 10, WINS $11,500 DWYER" "Surpasses Sir Barton's Feat by Adding Fourth Great Threr-Year-Old Stake" and more with photo. (see) Other sports news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Best LOU GEHRIG Infantile Paralysis New York Yankees Career ENDS 1939 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392492651314
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 21, 1939 * Lou Gehrig ends baseball career * Infantile Paralysis - New York Yankees * Best title to be had ? (rare as such) The front pages has a six column headline announcing: "Gehrig Has Paralyzing Illness" as well as a photo of him headed: "Doctors Find Him Through as Player" and "Veteran Yankee Appears in Good Spirits When He Says, 'At Least I Know What's the Matter With Me' ". The photo is captioned: "Lou Gehrig, greatest of Yankee first sackers, as he returned with Mrs. Gehrig after his examination at the Mayo Clinic." The article begins: "Lou Gehrig is definitely through as an active ball player. He is suffering from a rare disease which tends to paralyze the central nervous sys... See More
NOTRE DAME Knute Rockne & Four Horsemen ROSE BOWL Football Winner 1925 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372812139791
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, January 2, 1925 * Rose Bowl college football game * Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Stanford * Knute Rockne vs. Pop Warner - "Four Horsemen" The sport's section (page 11) has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME ROUTS STANFORD BY 27-0" with subheads and lineup. First report coverage on the 1925 Rose Bowl which featured that famous "Four Horsemen" of Notre Dame. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this venerable newspaper. Complete in 32 pages, irregular along the spine, a little margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
ARNOLD PALMER "The King" Wins 2nd BRITISH OPEN Golf Tournament 1962 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392492622008
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 14, 1962 * Arnold Palmer - golfer * British Open championship The top of page 24 has a two column heading: "Arnie Palmer Retains British Open Crown With Record Finish" with subhead and related photo. First report coverage on Arnold Palmer winning the 1962 British Open at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 30 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
CHICAGO BEARS & Bronko Nagurski Win NFL Football Title vs. Giants 1933 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372811988107
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 18, 1933 * Chicago Bears win 1st NFL football championship * Bronko Nagurski The top of page 14 has a six column headline: "Bears Beat Giants for Pro Grid Crown" with subheads, stats and lineups. (see) Complete with all 20 pages, light toning, a little margin chipping, generally good.
WILLIAM MULDOON "Solid Man" Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion DEATH 1933 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372811987745
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1933 * William Muldoon death (1st report) * Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion * "The Solid Man" The top of page 5 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "DEATH CLOSES MULDOON'S LONG ATHLETIC CAREEER" with subhead. (see) Complete with all 60+ pages, rag edition, a few small binding holes along the spine, very nice condition.
O. J. SIMPSON Southern California USC Trojans Wins Heisman Trophy 1968 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372807732326
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., November 27, 1968 * O. J. Simpson wins Heisman Trophy * USC - Southern California Trojans * NCAA college football The top of page 11 has a three column heading: "Simpson Runaway Choice For '68 Heisman Trophy" with related photo. (see) First report coverage on O.J. Simpson winning the 1968 Heisman Trophy while playing at USC. Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, smal binding holes along the spine, otherwise very nice.
Best NEW YORK YANKEES Win Subway World Series Baseball Champions 2000 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392485600114
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK POST, Subway Series Souvenir Special, October 27, 2000 * New York Yankees win World Series championship * Subway series vs. the New York Mets * Derek Jeter & more This famous tabloid publication has a unusual format where the outer front cover is doubled up as a large poster-like front page with large photo and headline: "DYNASTY!" much more on the following pages. Nice for display. Complete with all 128 pages, tabloid, nice condition.
Famous JOHN C. HEENAN v Tom Sayers BOXING 1st Championship PRINTS 1860 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372806615921
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, March 17, 1860 * John C. Heenan * Tom Sayers * Famous boxing match The double page centerfold features nine prints headed: "Great International Fight in England Between John C. Heenan (Benicia Boy) and Tom Sayers for the Champion's Belt of England." with a bit of text as well. The prints show both men in training for what would become one of the more notable boxing matches of the 19th century. The front page and inside pages including a nice doublepage have prints concerning the "Shoemakers' Strike at Lynn" Massachusetts. Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Best BABE RUTH'S CALLED SHOT New York Yankees World Series Photos 1932 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392483912136
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932 * Babe Ruth's called shot (first report) * New York Yankees World Series (game 3) * Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field * Best title to be had - very rare This could well be the most desired newspaper in baseball history. This edition reports the famous Babe Ruth "called shot" home run in the 1932 World Series. As a bit of background, the following is on the Baseball Hall of Fame website: "One of the most famous home runs in World Series history happened on Oct. 1, 1932 during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series. It was the New York Yankees vs. the Chicago Cubs, and the Yankees won the first 2 games at Yankee Stadium. Game 3 was at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Charlie Root w... See More
ACE BAILEY Tornoto Maple Leafs NHL Hockey SKULL FRACTURE by Shore 1933 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372804536266
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1933 * Irvine Wallace "Ace" Bailey * Toronto Maple Leafs player * NHL Hockey - skull fracture The sport's section (page 33) has a one column heading: "WILD SCENES MARK HOCKEY IN BOSTON" with subheads that include: "Bailey, Tripped by Shore, Is Sent to Hospital With a Brain Concussion" and more. First report coverage on Toronto Maple Leafs player, Ace Bailey, being hit from behind by Eddie Shore and fracturing his skull and ending his career. Bailey's jersey was the first ever to be retired by an NHL team. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.
NILE KINNICK Iowa Hawkeyes Upsets NOTRE DAME IRISH Football Photo 1939 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372804531345
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1939 * Nile Kinnick's touchdown upsets Notre Dame * Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football The sport's section (page 24) has a banner headline: "Kicks Accounted for Three of College Football's Major Surprises Saturday" with subheads that include: "OWN FORMULA COST NOTRE DAME GAME" and more with photo of Nile Kinnick scoring a touchdown late in the game to give Iowa the victory over the heavy favorite Irish. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
Best WILLIAM WRIGLEY JR. Chewing Gum & Chicago Cubs Field DEATH 1932 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392472312782
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 27, 1932 * William Wrigley Jr. death & funeral * American chewing gum industrialist * Chicago Cubs owner - Wrigley Field * Best title to be had ? - rare as such The front page first column has heads on the death and funeral of William Wrigley, the chewing gum industrialist, owner of the Chicago Cubs and for whom the Cubs field is named. The Heads: "Wrigley Rites Tomorrow In Pasadena Home" "Plan Services Here at Same Hour". The article carries over to page 4 where are additional articles on him including: "Fortune of Wrigley Built with Coins of Many Lands" "Wrigley Maker Of History In Chicago Trade - Business Men Tell of His Acumen" "Story Of How Gum Became A Big Business - Chicle and W... See More
Best CHICAGO BLACK SOX World Series of Baseball Plot SCANDAL Trial1921 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372799669844
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 30, 1921 * Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal * Baseball World Series fix trial * Best title to be had ? rare as such As the infamous Black Sox scandal comes to its conclusion (final arguments in the trial were the day before), the ftpg. of the sports section has an interesting article headed: "Asks Conviction Of 'Black Sox' On Their Own Story" "Confessions Only Evidence Needed, State Says". The text begins: "Confessions made by Eddie Cicotte, 'Lefty' Williams, and Joe Jackson that they had plotted to throw games in the 1919 world's series were held up yesterday by the state as the most convincing proof the defendants in the 'Black Sox' trial should be sent to the penitentiary..." with ... See More
1936 SUMMER OLYMPICS Berlin Germany w/ Jesse Owens & Photos 1936 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372799665367
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Aug. 9, 1936 * Glenn Morris wins gold medal in Decathlon * Nice pictorial of American athletes w/ Jesse Owens * Summer Olympics - Berlin, Germany The front page of the sport's section has a four column headline: "GLENN MORRIS WINS DECATHLON FOR AMERICA'S 11TH TRIUMPH" with subheads and list of the Olympic winners up to that time with 3 golds going to Jesse Owens. Page 3 of this section has a nice pictorial showing members of the United States Olympic team that won gold medals which includes Jesse Owens and Glenn Morris. Complete with all 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
LARRY HOLMES vs. Muhammad Ali Heavyweight Boxing Title Fight 1980 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372799664742
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1980 * Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali * Heavyweight boxing championship * "The Last Hurrah" title fight The front page has a three column photo with small heading: "Holmes Knocks Out Ali In 10th Round" The sport's section (page 25) has a banner heading: "Holmes, on Knockout, Keeps Heavyweight Title" with subhead and pictorial of Ali. Complete with all 60+ pages, light toning along the central fold of the front page, stain within the masthead from removing a address label, nice condition.
MIKE TYSON Knockouts KO's Larry Holmes Heavyweight Boxing Fight 1988 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392470173139
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 23, 1988 * Mike Tyson knockouts Larry Holmes * Heavyweight boxing championship bout * Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "For Holmes, Last Fight Is Painfully Short" with large photo (See) First report coverage continues inside with 2 more related photos. Complete 1st and sport's sections only totaling 56 pages, great condition.
New York Miracle AMAZIN METS Baseball World Series (Game 4) 1969 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392470172713
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1969 * New York Mets vs. Baltimore Orioles * 1969 World Series of baseball * "Amazin Mets" "Miracle Mets" The top of the front page has a one column heading: "METS TRIUMPH, 2-1, ON ERROR IN 1OTH; LEAD SERIES BY 3-1" with subheads and related photo. Much more in the sport's section with headlines, photos and box scores. First report coverage on game 4 of the 1969 World Series. Great to have in the famous NYC publication, rare as such. Complete with all 84 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
BABE RUTH Retires as a Baseball Player BOSTON BRAVES Yankees 1935 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372797448397
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 3, 1935 * Babe Ruth retires as baseball player * Boston Braves - MLB baseball The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Ruth, Released After Row With Owner Fuchs, Learns Majors Have No Job for Him" Page 2 of this section has a three column heading: "Babe Ruth Released After a Row With President Fuchs of Braves" with subheads and photo of Ruth. (see) Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
JESSE OWENS Berlin Olympics Black Wins 100-Meter Sprint RECORD 1936 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372797443803
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 3, 1936 * Jesse Owens 100-meter gold medal victory * Olympic games in Berlin Germany * In front of Adolph Hitler & Third Reich The front page has a one column heading: "OWENS BREAKS WORLD RECORD IN OLYMPICS" with subhead. First report coverage continues in section 2 (sports) with related photo. A sidebar to the Olympic games was Adolph Hitler's refusal to acknowledge the achievements of the African-American athletes, not surprising given his belief that only his superior German Aryan race would dominate at the games. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Complete with all 32 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quali... See More
WISCONSIN BADGERS Alan Ameche College Football HEISMAN TROPHY 1954 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392468484500
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1954 * Alan Ameche wins Heisman Trophy * Wisconsin Badgers college football This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 37: "AMECHE RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY", "Wisconsin Fullback Saluted as 'Outstanding' Player at Downtown A. C. Event" Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Nice condition.
MIKE DONLIN Actor & MLB Baseball New York Giants Star DEATH 1933 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372797113271
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1933 * Mike Donlin death (1st report) * MLB baseball player & actor The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "MIKE DONLIN DEAD; ONCE WITH GIANTS" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 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 white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-qua... See More
CHICAGO BLACK SOX World Series of Baseball Plot SCANDAL 1921 Old NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392468409637
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1921 * Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal * Baseball World Series fix trial begins The front page has reporting concerning the infamous "Black Sox" baseball scandal, with a one column heading at the top: "BURNS TELLS STORY OF PLOT TO THROW 1919 WORLD SERIES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy a\rticle continues on page 3. Complete in 32 pages, light even toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally in good condition.
DALLAS COWBOYS Win Super Bowl VI Football Very 1st NFL Title 1975 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372797050395
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 17, 1972 * Dallas Cowboys win 1st championship * Super Bowl VI vs. Miami Dolphins * NFL - National Football League The front page has a two column heading: "Cowboys lasso Miami" (see) The top of page 4 has a four column headline: "Dallas Cowboys prove ability Sunday" (see) First report coverage on the Dallas Cowboys winning their very 1st Super Bowl championship. Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp with the masthead, nice condition.
1977 SEATTLE SLEW Thoroughbred Horse Racing Wins TRIPLE CROWN Belmont Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372786104886
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10, 1977 * Seattle Slew wins the triple crown * Thoroughbred horse racing * Belmont Stakes The top of the front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "SLEW LAST TO ARRIVE, FIRST TO FINISH" with subhead: "Wins the Belmont and Triple Crown Easily..." and related photo. (see) More inside this section. First report coverage on Seattle Slew winning the Belmont Stakes, the 3rd and final leg to his famed triple crown. He was the only horse to win the triple crown still undefeated. Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total of 48 pages, good condition.
STAN MUSIAL St. Louis Cardinals 1ST Major League Baseball GAME 1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392447290947
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 18, 1941 * Stan Musial's very 1st MLB baseball game * St. Louis Cardinals The front page of the sport's section has a five column headline: "CARDS PICK UP HALF GAME" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 of this section with: "Rookie Stan Musial, just up from Rochester, doubled in the Cardinals' first tow runs in the Third Inning of the Nightcap" and box scores. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the front page, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
NILE KINNICK Iowa Hawkeyes Star KILLED World War II Airplane 1943 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392447290161
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 5, 1943 * Nile Kinnick killed in WWII action * Iowa Hawkeyes Heisman trophy winner * NCAA college football halfback The top of the front page of the sport's section has a five column heading: "Navy Announces All-American Nile Kinnick Killed in Action" with small photo of Kinnick. Complete with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the front page, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice. wikipedia notes: On June 2, 1943, Kinnick was on a routine training flight from the aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16), which was off the coast of Venezuela in the Gulf of Paria. Kinnick had been flying for over ... See More
Jimmy O'CONNELL & Cozy DOLAN Baseball Bribe Fixed Games SCANDAL 1924 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392447289797
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 2, 1924 * Jimmy O'Connell & Cozy Dolan * Baseball scandal The front page has a terrific banner headline: "WORLD SERIES BRIBERY" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photo in the sport's section. Complete with all 30+ pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins and central fold, generally good. Should be handled with care.
LOUIS ZAMPERINI Berlin Olympics Star GOES MISSING "Unbroken" 1943 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372780943534
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 6, 1943 * Louis Zamperini goes missing * World War II South Pacific * Movie - film "Unbroken" fame * Count Fleet wins Triple crown Page 5 of the sport's section has a one column photo of Louis Zamperirni with small heading: "Missing In Action" with brief text. (see) 1st report coverage when Louis Zamperini originally went missing. He would eventually be caught by the Japanese and endure countless days of torture until the end of the war over two years later. He is featured in the recently released film "Unbroken". Also a track related article on page 2 of the sport's section with one column heading: "Zamperini's Record Holds" (see) Also reporting on "Count Fleet" wining the Belmont Stak... See More
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