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Muhammad Cassius Clay Heavyweight Boxing Title Fight Brian London 1966 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374466349486

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, August 7, 1966 * Muhammad Ali - Cassius Clay * Heavyweight boxing title match fight * English boxer Brian London The front page has a two column photo with heading: "Cassius Floors London" The front page of section B (sports) has a banner heading: "Clay Fogs London in Third Round" with related photo. Page 3 of this section has yet another banner heading that reads: "CHAMP CLAY CLAIMS SERIES OF PUNCHES PUT LONDON AWAY" with subhead and another related photo. (see) Complete with 70+ pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

German Max Schmeling vs Joe Louis Heavyweight Boxing Upset Photos 1936 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374396989214

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 20, 1936 * Max Schmeling (German boxer) * Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) * Heavyweight boxing match UPSET (1st report) The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Schmeling's Knockout of Louis Is Ring Upset of the Century; He Outfought Him All the Way" with subheads. The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "LOUIS IS GOOD BOXER, SCHMELING SAYS AFTER VICTORY" with subheads and pictorial of the knockout. More on the following pages. (see) Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally good.

JACK DEMPSEY vs Georges Carpentier Heavyweight BOXING Title Photo 1921 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374379340001

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DOUGLAS DAILY INTERNATIONAL, Arizona, July 2, 1921 (front leaf only - but nice for display) * Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier * Heavyweight boxing championship * 1st-ever boxing match to pull in over 1 million dollars in revenue! The front page has a great headline: "DEMPSEY KNOCKS OUT CARP!" with subheads and large head photo of Dempsey (see images). Declared at the time to be the "Fight of the Century". First boxing match to have a $1,000,000+ gate. Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), a little margin chipping with a few tiny tears, nice for display as such.

Benny Bass vs. Tod Morgan Jr. Lightweight Boxing Title Fight 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374314035612

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Dec. 21, 1929 * Benny "Little Fish" Bass wins (1st report) * Boxing - Jr. Lightweight title fight - Tod Morgan The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "BASS WINS MORGAN'S TITLE; KNOCKOUT IN 2D" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display. Complete section 2 (sports) only with 12 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Best Tony Canzoneri Bonanno Crime Famliy Wins Boxing Joey Sangor 1929 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374303777184

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SECTION TWO (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Feb. 7, 1929 * Tony Canzoneri vs. Joey Sangor * Boxer - boxing fight match * Member of the Bonanno Crime Family ? * From the city where the fight took place The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "CANZONERI KNOCKS OUT SANGOR IN SEVENTH" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display. Complete section two with 20 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Jack Dempsey Luis Angel Firpo Heavyweight Title Fight Boxing 1923 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374215891313

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 14, 1923 * Jack Dempsey vs. Luis Angel Firpo * Heavyweight boxing title fight (day of) * Famous knockout through the ropes The top of the front page has two column heading: "85,000 to See Dempsey-Firpo Fight To-night for a Fortune; Champion Is 3 to 1 Favorite" with subheads. Much more in the sport's section with nice illustration of the fighters. (see) Coverage on the upcoming fight in which Jack Dempsey would defend his heavyweight boxing title. Complete with 22 pages, light toning and some wear with a few small tears, generally good. wikipedia notes: The last successful title defense for Dempsey was in September 1923 at New York's Polo Grounds. His opponent in the fight was the huge... See More  

Joe Louis Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joins United States Army 1942 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394189470763

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, January 13, 1942  * Joe Louis joins U.S. Army * Heavyweight Boxing Champion The front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a 4 photo pictorial headed: "Army Puts O. K. On Our Best Bomber" Page 14 has a four column heading: "MARCH BOUT FOR SOLDIER LOUIS" (see) Complete with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, a few tape mends along the right margin of the front page (unrelated), generally in good condition.

Famous John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers Boxing 1st Championship 1860 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374190323682

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 7, 1860  * John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers * First World boxing championship match Page 5 has a one column head: "Four Days Later From Europe" "The Prize Fight" "Letters From Heenan" "He Claims the Belt or Another Fight". This was the famous match with Sayers, considered as boxing's first world championship. "...Not having been able to obtain from you as a referee the final decision upon the fight of Tuesday last, I desire to demand through you a new meeting within the present week. I make this demand from you having been informed that it has been suggested on your part that I should give Sayers sufficient time to recover from certain injuries received by him...". Page 6 has a one column head: "Lat... See More  

John L. Sullivan vs. Jake Kilrain Last Bare Knuckles Fight Boxing 1889 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394171731492

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 9, 1889   * John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain * Last bare knuckles boxing match  A very significant issue in the world of boxing, as it contains--on the front page no less--a fine account of the very last bare knuckles boxing match, fought between John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain on the day before. The top of the first column has heads: "BIFF! BIFF!" "Result of the Sullivan-Kilrain Fight" "Seventy-five Rounds" "Kilrain Wins First Fall and First Blood" "First Knockdown For Sullivan" "Graphic Description of the Great Contest" "Scenes and Incidents" "Neither of the Combatants Seriously Hurt" "Fight warded to Sullivan". The coverage takes most of the front page and includes a nearly ... See More  

Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson Middleweight Boxing Title Fight Turpin 1951 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374172488558

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 13, 1951 * Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Randolph Turpin * Famous middleweight rematch title fight The front page has a two column heading: "Ray Robinson Stops Randy Turpin in 10th To Regain Ring Title" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage continues in the sport's section. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice. wikipedia notes: In London, Robinson lost the world middleweight title to British boxer Randolph Turpin in a sensational bout. Three months later in a rematch in front of 60,000 fans at the Polo Grounds, he knocked Turpin out in ten rounds to recover the title. In that bout ... See More  

Tony Canzoneri Lightweight Boxing Championship Title Fight in 1932 old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374156565618

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 5, 1932 * Tony Canzoneri retains World title * Lightweight boxing championship The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column headline: "CANZONERI WHIPS PETROLLE; RETAINS HIS TITLE" with subheads. (see) Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition, a few small binding holes along the spine.

Best 1st U.S. GOLDEN GLOVES Boxing vs. Europe (France) 1930 Chicago Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374112398582

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1931 * First Golden Gloves boxing tournament vs. Europe (France) * Soldier Field- United States boxers - Best title to be had The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. BOXERS BEAT FRANCE: 5-3" with subheads. (see) Sport's section has round by round description and two related photos. Seven more related photos are on the back page. Great to have in this Chicago publication, the city where this event too place. Very rare as such. Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

JOE LOUIS vs. James Braddock Heavyweight BOXING Title Fight SITE 1937 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 374079258137

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the the Chicago Tribune, June 20, 1937 * Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) vs. James Braddock * World heavyweight boxing championship * Site of the fight is established - best title (rare) The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BRADDOCK FIGHTS LOUIS AT SOX PARK JUNE 22" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) Nice for display. This would be the fight that Joe Louis would become heavyweight boxing champion of the World for the very 1st time and keep the title for a record 12 years. Great to have in this Chicago publication, very rare as such. Complete sports section only with 14 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

1860 JOHN C. HEENAN vs Morrissey American Heavyweight BOXING Championship PRINTS

eBay Fixed Price Item # 394045735947

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York,Oct. 30, 1858  * John C. Heenan vs. John Morrissey * Famous American championship boxing Among the prints within are: "Great Brewery of John Taylor & Sons, Albany" showing 4 views. But the focus is a great full page of: "The Great Prize Fight Between Morrissey and the Benicia Boy at Long Point, Canada West", which faces another full page with 3 additional prints regarding this historic Morrissey/John 'Benicia Boy' Heenan boxing match, and then yet a third full page with  6 related prints. Sixteen pages, some light dirtiness and minor margin wear.

CINDERELLA MAN James Braddock Heavyweight BOXING TITLE in 2 Days 1935 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373958696885

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1935 * Cinderella Man famous upset win (2 days prior) * Heavyweight boxing title fight * James Braddock vs. Max Baer The sport's section (page 28) has a banner headline: "Impressive Exhibition Given by Braddock as He Finishes Boxing Drills Here" with subheads. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 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-quality editions. Nice condition.

MARVIN HAGLER VS. THOMAS HEARNS Middleweight Boxing Title Fight 1985 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393827332783

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: USA TODAY, April 16, 1985 * Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns * Middleweight championship boxing match * "The Fight" - "The War" The front page has a five column headline: "Marvelous Marvin wins his 'war'" The front page of the sport's section has another headline: "Hagler just marvelous in TKO" with subhead and color photo. First report coverage continues inside this section. This famous middleweight championship boxing match is considered the three greatest rounds in boxing history, due to its constant action, and violent back-and-forth exchanges. Complete with all sections (36 pages), nice condition.

Boxer ROCKY MARCIANO Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title w/ Photos 1952 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373809184647

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 1952 * Rocky Marciano wins heavyweight boxing title * Knocks out Jersey Joe Walcott in 13th round The front page of the sport's section has two related photos with headings: "The Punch Of The Year" and "Dethrones A Champions" Also a two column heading: "Joe to Fight Rocky Again; Pilot Agrees" (see) Complete with 38 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice. wikipedia notes: Marciano, 29, faced the World Heavyweight Champion, 38-year-old Jersey Joe Walcott, in Philadelphia on September 23, 1952. Walcott dropped Marciano in the first round and steadily built a points lead. In the 13th, Walcott used his trademark feint to set up his right hand, but Marc... See More  

LOU GEHRIG New York Yankees Baseball CONTRACT Signing 1935 Albany Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373802238245

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 13, 1935 * Lou Gehrig becomes Yankees team captain * Early Joe Louis boxing match The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "GEHRIG NAMED YANK CAPTAIN" with subhead. (see) Only a few men have ever held the title of Captain of the Yankees with Derek Jeter being the latest. Also early reporting on boxer Joe Louis with photos on page 8. Complete with 16 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally good.

ROCKY GRAZIANO Tony Zale Middleweight BOXING Title Fight Photos 1947 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393654037000

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 17, 1947 * Boxer Rocky Graziano victory * Boxing middleweight title fight * vs. Tony Zale The front page has a two column heading: "Rocky Graziano Stops Zale in Sixth Round" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Rocky Graziano becoming the new middleweight boxing champion of the World. Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

JOHN L. SULLIVAN Heavyweight Boxing 1st Gloved Champion DEATH 1918 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373747866727

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 2, 1918 * John Lawrence Sullivan death (same day) * 1st Heavyweight boxing gloved champion Page 6 has a one column heading: "SULLIVAN, EX-WORLD CHAMP DIES" (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. Rare as such. Complete with 14 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small library label on the front page, irregular along the spine, generally very nice.

JESS WILLARD Defeats JACK JOHNSON 1st Black Heavyweight Boxing Champ 1915 Report

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373722719809

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 6, 1915  * Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson  * The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion * Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)  The first column of the front page has stacked heads reporting on the heavyweight boxing championship, with: "WILLARD WINS FISTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN," "Kansas Cowboy Knocks Out Negro in 26 Rounds," "Johnson Tired Self Down," "Had Advantage to 20th Lap, When Fall Commenced," with more. This report takes the full first column & carries over to page 10 where the text is more extensive. A large photo of Jess Willard is also presented, and is headed: "The New Heavyweight Champion of the World." See images for details. Sixteen pa... See More  

JOHN L. SULLIVAN Heavyweight Boxing Champion Plays Baseball 1883 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393562320352

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 5, 1883  * Boxer John L. Sullivan plays baseball Page 2 has much on: "Sporting" including: "Sullivan Attracts 5,000 People at the Baseball Park" with details of a baseball game involving famed boxer John L. Sullivan. Also: "Report of the Base Ball Arbitration Committee", the meeting in New York, as well as: "The National Agreement of Professional Base Ball Associations". Ten pages, very nice condition.

SUGAR RAY ROBINSON Middleweight Boxing Title Comeback WIN 3rd Time1955 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393560238243

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 10, 1955 * Sugar Ray Robinson wins * Middleweight boxing crown for 3rd time (comeback) This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Robinson Knocks Out Olson" with subhead: "Sugar Ray Scores Sensational Kayo at 2.51 of Second Round to Take Middleweight Crown for Third Time" and a nice three column action photo during the fight. More on page 34 with another action photo. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete, tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.

1860 JOHN C. HEENAN vs. Tom Sayers World Heavyweight BOXING Championship PRINTS

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373691575693

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK ILLUSTRATED NEWS, May 12, 1860  * John C. Heenan vs. Tom Sayers * Famous & 1st World championship boxing The front page is mostly taken up with 5 prints concerning the famous Heenan and Sayers boxing match including: "The Field Where the Champion Battle Was Fought" plus prints showing both Heenan and Sayers. Inside has a nearly half pg. print: "Heenan In his Bed After Returning from the Fight...". This notable and illegal fight took 2 hours and 27 minutes with 42 rounds, ending in a draw. Among other prints within: "Lodge & Entrance to Llewellyn Park, Orange Mountain, New Jersey" with an article. Sixteen pages, minimal wear. Nice condition.

Rare 19th Century SPORTS THEMED Pre Civil War w/ Nice Masthead 1859 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373662170443

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK CLIPPER, Feb. 19, 1859  The masthead has a sporting theme, showing cricket, boxing, horse racing, & sailing. The ftpg. features a print: "The Returned Californian" which related to a story on the ftpg.  Inside is primarily filled with various sporting reports including: "Canine" "Sparring" Cocking" "The Trigger" "The Game of Chess" and more. Eight pages, various foxing & some damp stain, some older tape repairs.