Issues for under $50
Issues for under $50
First Alcatraz Prison escape attempt in 1936...
Item #687108
April 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1936
* 1st Alcatraz Island escape attempt
* Federal prison - Joseph Bowers
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "CONVICT IS KILLED FLEEING ALCATRAZ" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
"Woman in Red" deported in 1936...
Item #584009
May 01, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 1, 1936
* Woman in Red - Anna Sage
* John Dillinger
This 24 page newspaper has a one column photo with caption: "Woman in Red Is Feeling Blue" with brief text underneath. Report on Anna Sage's deportation to her native Romania.
Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day are included. This issue has a little margin wear, but i... See More
Capture of public enemy #1, Alvin Karpis...
Item #685056
May 02, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., May 2, 1936
* Alvis Karpis (creepy) captured
* Last public Enemy No. 1 - early F.B.I.
The front page has a two column heading: "KARPIS IS TAKEN BY PLANE EARLY TODAY TO ST. PAUL, MINN." with subhead. (see)
Complete with 100 pages, light toning and a .little wear at the margins, generally good.
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'Bold Venture' the Kentucky Derby winner...
Item #662703
May 03, 1936
THE NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 3, 1936
* Bold Venture wins Kentucky Derby
* Thoroughbred race horse racing
The sports page has a banner headline: "Bold Venture Defeats Favored Brevity by Head to Win Derby" with a photo of the Kentucky Derby winning horse and jockey. A related report as well.
The complete issue, nice condition.... See More
Joe DiMaggio NY Yankees baseball debut.....
Item #594772
May 04, 1936
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 4, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio MLB debut
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has a one column heading in the sport's section (page 9): "DI MAGGIO PROMOTED FROM ROOKIE CLASS" with box scores (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise goo... See More
Slot machines banned...
Item #584008
May 06, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 6, 1936
* Slot machines - gambling devices
* Nice gangster era headline
This 12 page newspaper has a great banner headline that reads: "SLOT MACHINES BANNED" with subheads (see photos). Not a historic event here but a nice headline for display during the time of the illegal Silent Bell slot machines located in local bars and taverns.
Ot... See More
Joe DiMaggio connects for his first major league home run...
Item #581153
May 11, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 11, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio hits 1st career home run
* New York Yankees - MLB
* The Yankee Clipper
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 11: "Yankees Take Lead From Red Sox" with subheads that include: "DI MAGGIO AND DICKEY HIT HOMERS AS TEAM DEFEATS A'S, 7 TO 2" and more with box scores.
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* Joe DiMaggio hits 1st career home run
* New York Yankees - MLB
* The Yankee Clipper
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 11: "Yankees Take Lead From Red Sox" with subheads that include: "DI MAGGIO AND DICKEY HIT HOMERS AS TEAM DEFEATS A'S, 7 TO 2" and more with box scores.
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #698462
May 14, 1936
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. May 14, 1936 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo of Ribbentrop the foreign minister. A wide variety of photos and articles within
Complete in 40 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
1936 Field Marshal Edmund Allenby death...
Item #669994
May 15, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1936
* Edmund Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby death
* English soldier and British Imperial Governor
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "ALLENBY IS DEAD; CONQUERED TURKS" with subheads and two photos. Lengthy 1st report coverage here. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and ... See More
Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...
Item #705124
May 20, 1936
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. May 20, 1936 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page has two photos showing Nazi soldiers with more military scenes inside.
Complete in 44 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
Charles Poole murder by the Black Legion
Item #642072
May 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1936
* Black Legion - American terrorists
* Charles Poole murder - lynching
* Works Progress Administration organizer
The front page has a one column heading: "SEVEN 'VIGILANTES' ACCUSED OF MURDER" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements... See More
1936 Black Legion murder arrests...
Item #657830
May 23, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 23, 1936
* Black Legion - American terrorists arrests
* Charles Poole murder - lynching
* Works Progress Administration organizer
The front page has a great banner headline: "ARREST 7 AS ROBED SLAYERS" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous pu... See More
Tony Lazerri sets RBI's record.....
Item #567421
May 25, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 25, 1936
* Tony Lazzeri... New York Yankees
* American League RBI record performance
* 2 grand slam home runs
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11 that include: "LAZZERI SETS MARK BY DRIVING HOME 11 OF TEAM'S TALLIES" and more with photo of Lazzeri. (see)
Tells of New York Yankees star Tony Lazzeri break... See More
Lazzeri hits two grand slams in one game...
Item #220163
May 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1936 Banner headline on page 24: " Lazzeri Smashes Four Batting Records as Yanks Win; Giants, Dodgers Victors" and one column subheads: "Yanks Overwhelm Athletics, 25 To 2" "Lazzeri Sets American League Record by Driving In Eleven of the Runs" "Connects for 3 Homers" "Two Come With Bases Filled, New Mark for the Majo
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RMS Queen Mary maiden voyage begins in 1936...
Item #694245
May 27, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 27, 1936.
* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage begins w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "S.S. QUEEN MARY HEADS FOR U. S." with subhead. First report coverage continues on page 8 with related photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she would end her maiden voyage.
Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the m
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* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage begins w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "S.S. QUEEN MARY HEADS FOR U. S." with subhead. First report coverage continues on page 8 with related photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she would end her maiden voyage.
Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the m
1936 Nikola Tesla... Father of radio....
Item #576761
May 29, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 29, 1936
* Nikola Tesla
* Father of Radio Physics & more
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9:
* Tesla Is Honored At 80
* Birthday of the Scientist is Observed in Yugoslavia
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
RMS Queen Mary completes maiden voyage...
Item #562809
June 01, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA June 1, 1936
* RMS Queen Mary completes maiden voyage
* Famous ocean liner arrives in America for 1st time
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Queen Mary Fails Record, Docks Today".
Tells of the completion of her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City.
Other news of the day. Light... See More
RMS Queen Mary ocean liner maiden voyage...
Item #657593
June 02, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1936.
* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage to America (arrival)
The front page has a one column heading: "Land, Sea, Air Din 'Welcome' to Queen Mary" Photo of the famous ocean liner on the Hudson River. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, this
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* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage to America (arrival)
The front page has a one column heading: "Land, Sea, Air Din 'Welcome' to Queen Mary" Photo of the famous ocean liner on the Hudson River. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, this
Republican Alfred Landon to run against FDR...
Item #652632
June 12, 1936
NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1936 The banner headline announces: "REPUBLICANS NAME LANDON UNANIMOUSLY; HE ACCEPTS PLATFORM, ADDING OWN IDEAS" with a photo of him as well. Many related subheads include: "Landon Sends Telegram" "
To Back Constitutional Amendment if States' Wage Laws Fail" "For Gold At Proper Time" and more.
Alfred Landon would lose the... See More
Daniel McFarlan Moore death... electrical inventor...
Item #657827
June 16, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 16, 1936
* Daniel Moore McFarlan murder
* Electrical engineer and inventor
* Fluorescent & Neon lamp lighting
* Thomas Alva Edison associate
The front page has a one column heading: "Inventor Aid, Associate of Edison, Slain" (see) Small photo of McFarlan on the back page.
Complete with all 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on... See More
Russian writer Maxim Gorky death...
Item #627824
June 18, 1936
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1936
* Maxim Gorky death
* Russian writer
* Socialist realism
The front page has a one column heading: "MAXIM GORKI, NOTED RUSSIAN NOVELIST, DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Russian writer, Maxim Gorky.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, nice condition.... See More
Zoo elephant executed....
Item #604563
June 19, 1936
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 19, 1936
* Wally the elephant, execution
* San Francisco Zoo
The front page has a three column photo with caption: "Elephant Executed For Killing Keeper"
One column headlines: "SHOOT ELEPHANT DESPITE PROTEST" "Huge Beast That Killed Keeper Put to Death By Police With Moose Guns"
1st report coverage on the e... See More
Item #539211
June 21, 1936
The Detroit News, June 21, 1936. (Feature Section only)
The front page of the Feature Section features a full-page color illustration of Alfred M. Landon. The size is approximately 16.5 x 23 inches.
Al 'Scarface' Capone stabbed at Alcatraz...
Item #652151
June 24, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1936
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Alcatraz Island prison
The back page has one column headlines: "CAPONE IS STABBED BY ALCATRAZ FELON" "Fellow Convict Plunges Scissors Into Ex-Gangster in Prison Barber Shop" "Latter Fells Assailant" "Attack Is Laid to Hatred of the Inmates for Chicagoan, Who Is Termed 'a Rat'" ... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 2 home runs in 1 inning...
Item #662317
June 25, 1936
SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, June 25, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio hits 2 home runs in 1 inning
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The top of the front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "DI MAGGIO CLOUTS 2 HOMERS IN ONE INNING" with subheads and box scores. Nice for display. DiMaggio was from the San Francisco area and played minor ... See More
Joe DiMaggio has 2 home runs in 1 inning...
Item #563176
June 25, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 25, 1936
* Joe DiMaggio 2 home runs in 1 inning
* New York Yankees
This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 26 that include: "Yankees Triumph" and "Yanks Win, DiMaggio Tying Mark With Two Homers in One Inning" and more with nice photo of DiMaggio and box scores. (see)
Tells of his 2 home runs in on... See More
Large portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #618808
June 27, 1936
ALLENTOWN CHRONICLE AND NEWS, June 27, 1936 (single page)
* Two-tone portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Noteworthy 1936 election season
This authentic single page from the Allentown Chronicle and News shows a wonderful portrait of FDR, and was published during the summer leading up to the famous Presidential Election of 1936, which, in terms of electoral votes, was the most lopsided president... See More
Jesse Owens while at Ohio State...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt portrait...
Item #614882
June 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, June 28, 1936 (Rotogravure Section only) A very displayable large B&W portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The page measures approximately 15 1/2 by 22 1/2 inches, and would look wonderful framed. As is typical with newspapers, there is a (very) light fold crease at the centerfold, otherwise quite nice. A great shot of the beloved FDR. Additionally, within... See More
Alexander Berkman suicide in 1936...
Item #583489
July 01, 1936
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, July 1, 1936
* Alexander Berkman suicide death
* Early, same day report
* Anarchist - anarchism - anarchy
This 22 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Berkman, Anarchy Chieftain, Is Dead".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise go... See More
Alexander Berkman suicide... anarchist...
Item #677961
July 02, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 2, 1936
* Alexander Berkman suicide death
* Anarchist - anarchism - anarchy
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "ALEX BERKMAN, ANARCHIST, KILLS SELF IN FRANCE" with subhead. Photo of Berkman is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
Remington Rand strike begins...
Item #649564
July 04, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1936
* Remington Rand strike begins
* Business machines (typewriters)
* Middletown, Ohio
Page 11 has a one column heading: "Half Dozen Beaten In Rand Strike Riot" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Remington Rand strike of 1936–37 was a... See More
Helen Jacobs wins 1936 Wimbledon singles....
Item #686431
July 05, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 5, 1936
* Helen Jacobs wins singles title
* Wimbledon tennis championships
The front page of this sport's section has a seven column headline: "Helen Jacobs Wins at Wimbledon in Fifth Attempt" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Helen Jacobs winning the 1936 Women's singles title at Wimbledon. This was her only singles title there.
Complet... See More
Actor Thomas Meighan death...
Item #681238
July 09, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1936
* Actor Thomas Meighan death
* Silent film - movies - talkies
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "THOMAS MEIGHAN, MOVIE ACTOR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition, some spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Thomas Meighan was ... See More
Chuck Klein hits 4 homers...
Item #562892
July 11, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1936
* Chuck Klein 4 home runs in 1 game
* Philadelphia Philles
* 1st National league player to do so
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline under THE SPORT PARADE on page 3: "Chuck Klein Makes Comeback".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in go... See More
Jesse Owens wins Olympic tryouts...
Item #652920
July 12, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, sport's section only, July 12, 1936
* Jesse Owens 100-meter & broad jump
* Olympic games in Berlin Germany tryouts
* To be in front of Adolph Hitler & Third Reich
The front of this section has a five column headline: "Owens Beats Metcalfe in 100-Meter Dash Finals" with subheads and related photo. (see) The Olympics would begin just a few ... See More
Jose Calvo Sotelo & Castillo assassinations...
Item #645790
July 14, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1936
* Jose Calvo Sotelo & Castillo assassinations
* Military coup - Spanish Civil War prelude
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MONARCHIST CHIEF MURDERED IN SPAIN; 17 POLICE ARRESTED" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the assassination of Jose Calvo Sotelo & Jose Castillo which was one of factors that led to the Spanish Civil... See More
Helen Clevenger murder... Asheville NC...
Item #683495
July 18, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1936
* Helen Clevenger murder
* American college student
* Asheville, North Carolina
The front page has a one column heading: "SUSPECT IS HUNTED IN CO-ED'S MURDER" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 6 with photo of Clevenger.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Spanish Civil War begins... Madrid, Spain...
Item #612402
July 18, 1936
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 18, 1936
* Spanish Civil War starts
* Second Spanish Republic coup
The front page has a two column headline: "SPAIN SENDS FLEET AND PLANES AGAINST REBELS" 1st report coverage on the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, some margin wear and chipping, otherwise... See More
The death of Earle Lewis Ovington...
Item #580887
July 23, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, July 23, 1936
* Earle Lewis Ovington death
* 1st airmail airplane flight fame
This 44 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Pioneer Flier's Ashes to Be Strewn Over Sea".
A 1st report on the death of Earle Lewis Ovington, best known for flying the 1st official airmail flight. Unfortunate for such a small... See More
RMS Queen Mary sets speed record...
Item #664828
July 27, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, July 27, 1936.
* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Breaks Normandie's speed record
* Blue Riband - Atlantic Ocean
The front page has a small one column heading: "Queen Mary Near New York With New Speed Mark" First report coverage continues on page 7 with three related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i
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* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Breaks Normandie's speed record
* Blue Riband - Atlantic Ocean
The front page has a small one column heading: "Queen Mary Near New York With New Speed Mark" First report coverage continues on page 7 with three related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i
Johann Strauss II...
Item #561928
August 01, 1936
THE ETUDE Music Magazine, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August, 1936. This issue features a duo-tone color cover entitled "Day's End On The Farm" and is of a farmer playing a pump-organ.
This publication is filled with various types of musical advertisements and articles including "The Magic of the Blue Danube" which also includes a photo of Johann Strauss II at his... See More
1936 Helen MacKnight axe murder by daughter...
Item #703628
August 01, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 1, 1936
* Mrs. Helen MacKnight hatchet murder over dinner
* Daughter Gladys & boyfriend Donald Wightman
The front page has a one column heading: "WIFE OF EXECUTIVE FOUND SLAIN BY AXE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Jesse Owens wins Olympic gold in Berlin...
Item #698755
August 03, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 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 of the sports section has headlines on Jesse Owens' performance at the Berlin Olympics: "Missouri Girl Wins Heat In 11.4 Seconds; Owens Gains Title" "Jesse Owens Is Bright Star at Opening ... See More
Jesse Owens wins olympic gold in 1936....
Item #679301
August 04, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., August 4, 1936
* Jesse Owens Olympic gold
* United States dominance
* In front of Adolph Hitler & Reich
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "Owens Cuts Record in the 200-Meters" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Olympics...
Jack Lovelock wins gold medal...
Item #549362
August 06, 1936
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, August 6, 1936.
* Jack Lovelock wins gold medal
* 1936 Olympics in Berlin Germany
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page, "LOVELOCK WINNER OF 1,500-METER OLYMPIC", with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout.
Some margin wear, mostly along the spine. Otherwise nice.
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Jesse Owens at Berlin Olympics........
Item #567588
August 08, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 8, 1936 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5:"OWENS WILL RUN IN 400 METER RELAY" "Will Have Chance at Fourth Gold Medal and Is Well Pleased" with other Olympics reporting. Other news of the day.
Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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English actor Henry Lytton death...
Item #642486
August 16, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, August 16, 1936
* Henry Lytton death (1st report)
* English actor and singer
* Gilbert and Sullivan operas
The top of page 7 of this section has a one column heading: "SIR HENRY LYTTON, NOTED ACTOR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete section 2 only with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Jesse Ownes is suspended... Berlin Olympic games come to an end...
Item #670305
August 17, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 17, 1936
* Negro star athlete Jesse Owens suspended
* Berlin Olympic games come to an end
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "OWENS IS BARRED BY A.A.U.; READY TO BECOME A PRO" with subhead. (see) Also a two column heading: "Olympic Games End With Dramatic Flag Ceremony" (see)
Complete in 30 page... See More
Joe Louis knocks out Jack Sharkey...
Item #583966
August 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1936
* Joe Louis vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 25: "Crowd of 30,000 Sees Louis Stop Sharkey in Fight at the Yankee Stadium" with subheads that include: "LOUIS KNOCKS OUT SHARKEY IN THIRD" "Loser Down Four Times" and more with two action photos. Loads of text text, too m... See More
Joe Louis knocks out Jack Sharkey...
Item #642491
August 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1936
* Joe Louis vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing
The sport's section (page 25) has a banner headline: "Crowd of 30,000 Sees Louis Stop Sharkey in Fight at the Yankee Stadium" with subheads that include: "LOUIS KNOCKS OUT SHARKEY IN THIRD" "Loser Down Four Times" and more with two action photos. Loads of text text, too m... See More
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