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Early JACK JOHNSON Negro Boxer 3 Years Prior Champion Boxing LOSS 1905 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373540539860

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 29, 1905 * Boxer Jack Johnson boxing loss * 3 years before becoming champion * Marvin Hart The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NEGRO PUGILIST LOST THE FIGHT" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 6 pages, two small library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

JAKE LAMOTTA Defeats SUGAR RAY ROBINSON "Raging Bull" Fame BOXING 1943 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373492780995

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1943 * Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson (1st defeat) * Famous Middleweight boxing match The sport's section (page 17) has one column headings: "ROBINSON'S STREAK ENDED BY LAMOTTA" "Harlem Fighter Suffers First Loss in 130 Bouts Before 18,930 at Detroit" "Bell Saves Ray In Eighth" "Left to Head Floors Him for a Count of Nine--Gate at Olympia Is $50,000" with 2 smaller subheads. This famous fight was a focus in the award winning movie 'Raging Bull'. A real gem for any boxing collection. Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content... See More  

JACK JOHNSON vs. James J. Jeffries Heavyweight Boxing Challenge 1909 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373489145227

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 28, 1909 * Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries * Heavyweight boxing championship bout * Boxing's first "Fight of the Century" * Meeting to set up the famous fight The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "JOHNSON HOPES TO FIGHT JEFF IN NEAR FUTURE" with subhead and photo of each boxer. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 8 pages, two small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, small tape mend along top margin, generally nice.

Best JAKE LAMOTTA Defeats SUGAR RAY ROBINSON "Raging Bull" BOXING 1943 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393158858377

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 6, 1943  * Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson * First defeat : from city where it happened The banner headline on page 14 reports: "18,930 See LaMotta Floor Robinson in Scoring Upset Victory" with subheads: "Defeat Is First for Ray in Career of 130 Bouts" "Bell Saves Sugar from Knockout in Eighth Round; Decision Is Unanimous". Also a very nice four column action photo during the famous fight that was a focus in the award winning movie 'Raging Bull'. Better yet this fight was fought in Detroit, making this title one of the best newspapers to be had reporting this historic boxing event. Complete in 22 pages, slightly irregular at the spine margin and some margin chipping to the back ... See More  

1910 JACK JOHNSON vs. James J. Jeffries Heavyweight BOXING Title 1910 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373458004768

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 5, 1910 * Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries * Heavyweight boxing championship bout * Boxing's first "Fight of the Century" The top of the front page has a two column headline: "JOHNSON, JUBILANT, IS ON WAY EAST; JEFFRIES IS BROKEN HEARTED MAN" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 10 pages, two small library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Muhammad Ali vs. Earnie Shavers 1977 Original Los Angeles Newspaper Boxing Match

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393108910935

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 30, 1977 * Muhammad Ali vs. Earnie Shavers The frontpage of the sports section has the two-line, two-column heading: "Ali Can't Make the 'Acorn' Fall", with subheads: "Shavers Goes Route, Loses the Decision" and "Shavers: 'I Just Kept Calling Him An Imbecile'", with a large photo. The inside has additional related coverage and photos. Although never receiving the recognition of some of his other fights, many experts regard Ali's performance in the Shavers fight to be one of the finest in his boxing career. The issue includes nearly 100 pages - being the complete first, complete sports, and a few additional sections, but does not include all portions - as most, being unrelated to the key cover... See More  

Heavyweight BOXING Title JAMES J. JEFFRIES vs. James J. Corbett 1903 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373433528791

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug.15, 1903 * James J. Jeffries vs. James J. Corbett * Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report) The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "CORBETT HAD LITTLE SHOW" with subhead and round by round description. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, nice condition.

NELSON MANDELA South African President Anti-Apartheid Leader FREE 1990 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373426335226

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 11, 1990  * Nelson Mandela freed (day of) * South African president * Buster Douglas knockouts Mike Tyson * Famous Heavyweight boxing upset The front page has a report on the same day Nelson Mandela would be released from prison after serving 27 years with headline: "S. Africa to Free Black Leader Mandela Today" with related photo. (see) More on pages 11-14. The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Douglas KOs Tyson in Title Fight Upset" with photo. Complete 1st section only with all 44 pages, nice condition.

DANIEL MENDOZA Jewish Boxer vs. Humphries 1st BOXING Fight Jews 1788 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393074792722

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1788  * Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew * Richard Humphries - 1st of 3 fight Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Mendoza's Answer to Humphries' Challenge" signed in type: Daniel Mendoza. Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deserving of respect. He is said to have been the first Jew to talk to the King, George III. He was the British boxing champion from 1792-1795. The letter is interesting in the particulars of the conditions of the proposed boxing match. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.

MAX BAER Wins Heavyweight Boxing Championship vs. PRIMA CARNERA 1934 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373400645491

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 15, 1934  * Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera * Heavyweight boxing title fight * Great headline for display The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Fight World Acclaims Baer New Heavyweight Champion; Carnera Stopped in 11th Round" with nice photo of Baer. Complete with 20m pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

JOE LOUIS vs. Max Schmeling Heavyweight Boxing TITLE Rematch 1938 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393048828077

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June. 23, 1938 * Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) * Max Schmeling (German fighter) * Famous rematch - boxing Page 5 of this issue has a one column heading: "LOUIS SMASHES DOWN SCHMELING FOR WORLD TITLE - Brown Bomber Beats German To Floor In Little Over Two Minutes". First report coverage on the heavyweight boxing championship between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling. Also, the front page contains news of the day including: "MERCHANTS URGE SALES TAX REPEAL" describing how the N.C. state Merchants Association demanded the repeal of the state sales tax now that the state had a large surplus as per the original agreement by the legislature when the tax was first enacted.  E... See More  

(2) MUHAMMAD ALI Stripped of Heavyweight Boxing Title ISLAM 1967 Newspapers

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393028639123

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 28 & 29, 1967  * Cassius Clay changes name to Muhammad Ali * Stripped of the Heavyweight boxing title belt * For avoiding Vietnam War military draft The April 28th issue has a one column heading on the front page: "Clay Refuses to Take Oath After Passing Exams" (see) The April 29th issue has a one column heading on page 4: "Clay's Refusal to Enter Army Has Backlash Effect"  (see) This was a seminal event in the career of Cassius Clay, having recently converted to Islam and changing his name to Muhammad Ali and refusing to respond to the draft for the Vietnam War. Each issue is complete with 6 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spi... See More  

MUHAMMAD ALI Cassius Clay Heavyweight BOXING Title Fight TERRELL 1967 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393015707394

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 7, 1967 * Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay * Heavyweight boxing title match fight * Ernie Terrell The top of page 10 has a three column heading: "Clay Humiliates Terrell; Folley Seen Next Foe" with photo. (see) Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally nice. wikipedia notes: In 1967, Ali and Terrell met to end the confusion about who was the legitimate heavyweight champion. Before the bout, Terrell chose to call Ali by his birth name, Cassius Clay, rather than his adopted Muslim name. Ali took offense to this, as he had in a previous fight with Ring Legend Floyd Patterson where Patterson chose to call Ali 'Clay.' Ali said he would punish Terr... See More  

BOXING 1788 Old Newspaper DANIEL MENDOZA Jewish Boxer Jews Humphries Challenge

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373255799793

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Aug. 2, 1788  * Jewish - Jews - Judaica Page 3 has a small bit: "Humphries has replied to Mendoza's acceptance of his challenge with seeming satisfaction, and declares he will, by a private letter, appoint a meeting for the purpose of settling particulars." Daniel Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deserving of respect. He is said to have been the first Jew to talk to the King, George III. He was the British boxing champion from 1792-1795. Richard Humphreys was one of his noted opponents, they facing each other in four matches. Four pages, red tax stamp on the ftpg., very nice condit... See More  

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

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392921041485

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

TEX RICKARD Boxing Promoter - MSG III Builder - NY Rangers DEATH 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392874202927

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., January 7, 1929 * Tex Rickard death (1st report) * Boxing promoter The front page has a two column heading: "Tex Richard Fails to Win 'Big Fight' Against Death; Colorful Career Ends at 59" with subhead and photo of Richard headed: "Noted Sports Promoter Dies". (see) First report coverage on the death of famous boxing promoter and Madison Square Garden builder, Tex Rickard. Complete with all 14 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Great JACK DELANEY Wins Light Heavyweight BOXING Title Fight 1926 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373084261649

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1926 * Jack Delaney vs. Paul Berlenbach * Light heavyweight boxing title fight * Nice front page headline for display The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "DELANEY BEATS BERLENBACH" with subhead. Unusual for such a nice headline concerning a sporting event to be on the front page. Nice for display as such. Another nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section with round by round description and photo of Delaney. Also great for display. Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition. wikipedia notes: Jack Delaney (March 19, 1900 – November 27, 1948) was a world light heavyweight boxing champio... See More  

JEM MACE vs. Tom Allen BOXING Heavyweight Championship Bout 1870 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373037586074

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 11, 1870 * Boxers Jem Mace vs. Tom Allen * Heavyweight boxing championship * Kennerville, Louisiana The top of page 3 has one column headings that include: "THE PRIZE RING" "Result of the Mill Between Mace and Allen Near New Orleans" "Allen Badly Thrashed in Ten Heavy Rounds" and more. (see) Text takes up almost 3 full columns including round by round descriptions. First report coverage in Jem Mace defeating Tom Allen for the heavyweight boxing championship of America. Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

BAT MASTERSON Wild West Gunfighter Gambler Boxing Expert DEATH 1921 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392775281711

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1921 * Bat Masterson death (1st report) * Wild West gunfighter & author The top of the middle column of page 19 has a great report on one of the legends of the Old West, noting: "BAT MASTERSON DIES AT EDITOR'S DESK" "Sporting Writer and Last of Old time Western Gun Fighters Was 67" "Bear Indians In Long Siege" "Deputy U.S. Marshal for Southern District of New York Under His Friend, Colonel Roosevelt". This report is quite detailed on his life and takes three-quarters of a column (see). There was a television series titled "Bat Masterson" which ran from 1958 thru 1961. Complete in 32 pages, light, even toning, minor margin wear, generally very nice.

JOHN C. HEENAN Benicia Boy Bare Knuckle Boxing Death FUNERAL 1873 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373027538603

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 3, 1873 * John C. Heenan death funeral * Bare Knuckle boxing - boxer Page 8 has an article headed: "The Heenan Obsequies" "Funeral Ceremonies of America's Favorite Boxer..." (see) Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.

19th Century LIGHTWEIGHT Bare-Knuckle BOXING Championship Fight 1868 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373010701730

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 25, 1868 * Billy Edwards vs. Sam Collyer * Bare-knuckle boxing - pugilist * Lightweight fight championship Page 3 has a report headed: "THE PRIZE RING" "Fight for the Light Weight Championship Between Billy Edwards and Sam Collyer" "Edwards The Winner" and more. Round by round coverage. Text takes up over 2 1/2 columns. Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

EARLY BOXING Heavyweight Bareknuckle Championship Title Fight 1869 NYC Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392733946153

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 16, 1869 * Early boxing - Pugilism - pugilists * Heavyweight championship of America * Tom Allen vs. Mike McCoole Page 10 has an article headed: "PUGILISM" "Prize Fight Between McCoole and Allen" "Nine Rounds Fought in Twenty Minutes" and more. (see) Text takes up almost 2 full columns. Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition. wikipedia notes: Allen lost to what many consider his most skilled opponent, Mike McCoole in an early career battle on 15 July 1869 at Foster's Island near St. Louis, for the heavyweight championship of America in a ninth round foul. Allen appeared to be nearly the equal of McCoole, the better known boxer, but lost the battle when the foul ... See More  

JACK DEMPSEY The Manassa Mauler BOXING Heavyweight Champion DEATH 1983 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392724082975

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1983 * Boxer Jack Dempsey death * "The Manassa Mauler" * 1920's boxing champion The front page has a two column heading: "Jack Dempsey, Legendary Boxing Champ, Dies at 87" with photo. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with banner headline and a more recent photo. Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, nice condition.

DANIEL MENDOZA vs. William Ward JEWISH BOXER Jews Judaica BOXING 1791 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392721924773

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, June 22, 1791 * Daniel Mendoza vs. William Ward * Jewish boxer - boxing challenge Page 3 has an item headed: "Boxing" noting in part: "The battle between Ward and Mendoza is to take place this day. The place and time of meeting were left entirely to the choice of Mendoza..." with more on the details of the boxing match. Daniel Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer (see Wikipedia for more). Four pages, very nice condition.

ROCKY MARCIANO vs. Joe Louis Heavyweight BOXING Fight (Eve of) 1951 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 372977582048

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1951 * Rocky Marciano (The Brockton Blockbuster) * Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) (last career fight) * Heavyweight boxing fight (eve) The sport's section (page 37) has a two column heading: "Marciano Says He Will Beat Louis But Refuses to Predict Knockout" with subhead. (see) Nice to have from the city where the famous fight took place. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 60 pages, rag edition in nice condition.