Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1944



* Angelo Bertelli wins Heisman Trophy

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* NCAA college football



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "BERTELLI PRAISED AT CEREMONY HERE"; "Former Notre Dame Ace Gets Heisman Award at Luncheon in the Downtown A.C." with photo.



Other news of the day throughout. Good condi... See More  

Korean War Era issue...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, 1951-52, from New York, New York .  A complete and original issue from the heart of the Korean War, with front page news coverage of the war (war headlines).  Each issue varies, but will be similar in look and condition to the one shown in the image, but actual dates will vary.  If you need a specific date, please contact us for a price quote and availability.

Michigan Rose Bowl in 1951

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951



* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears

* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners

* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes

* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns



This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that include:



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First Commercial Air Flight...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 11, 1951



* Avro Canada jetliner

* 1st commercial airplane flight

* Altitude record



This 52 page newspaper has somewhat discrete one column headline near the bottom of the front page:



* Flight From Chicago Made in 102 Minutes



Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More  

Mel Ott & Jimmie Foxx named to the MLB Hall of Fame...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1951



* Mel Ott & Jimmie Foxx 

* Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 



This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 17:"Ott, Foxx Named to Hall of Fame By Baseball Writers' Association" "Ex-Giant Outfielder and Pilot Gets Niche at Cooperstown on 197 Votes--Former Athletics, Red Sox Slugger Draws 179" with pho... See More  

Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951  This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.



Also one column headlines on the front that include: "2D ATOMIC BLAST IN 24 HOURS JOLTS WIDE NEVADA AREA" "Flash Reaches 200 Miles" and more. Other news of the day th... See More  

The Four Horsemen in 1951...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 14, 1951



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta



This 56 page newspaper has a one column heading at the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (page 45):"'4 Horsemen'---Today and in the 1920's" with two group photos of the famed football players from Notre Dame (see photos).



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Charles vs. Walcott boxing...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 8, 1951



* Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott

* Heavyweight Boxing title fight



This 62 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25:



* Ezzard Charles Wins Easily Over Walcott



Other news of day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.



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Julius & Ethel Rosenberg...

NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 10, 1951 The frontpage features a 3 line, 1 column head: "Ex-Sergeant Calls Sister A Member Of Bomb Spy Ring" & subheads: "Testifies She & Her Husband Got Secrets of Los Alamos Project From Him in '44" "Sent Data By Own Wife" "Says She Memorized Facts for Soviet on Visit--He Later Wrote Report on Trip Here".... See More  

Frank Costello - NYC mob boss...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 17, 1951



* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss

* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"

* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce



This 26 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Costello Defies Probers Again" with subheads (see photos). More text with ... See More  

Hollywood goes political in 1951 ?...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1951



* Fresh Laid Plans released

* Animated comedy short film

* Producer John Sutherland

* Political statement on farming ?



The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Cartoon Film Stirs Dispute in West By Satirizing U. S. Farm Planning" (see images)

Complete 1st section only with all 92 pages, rag edition in great condition.



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Julius & Ethel Rosenberg... Charges denied...

NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 22, 1951 The frontpage features a 2 line, 2 column head: "3 On Trial as Spies Open Defense, Rosenberg Denying All Charges". Continues inside where there is a 2 column photo of the Rosenbergs arriving at the federal courthouse.



This is complete Rag issue in 64 pages measuring approximately 16.5 x 22.5 inches and is in very nice condition.&nbs... See More  

Rosenberg's sentence to death... Electric chair at Sing Sing...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts,  April 5, 1951  



* Julius and Ethel Rosenberg sentenced

* Russian spies - Atomic bomb

* Electric chair - Sing Sing prison in New York



The banner headline announces: "BULLETIN: Two Convicted Atom Bomb Spies Are Sentenced To Death" with smaller subheads as well. This is the report of Julius & Ethel Rosenberg being sentenced ... See More  

1951 Operation Greenhouse... Nuclear bomb tests...

THE DETROIT NEWS, May 9, 1951



* Operation Greenhouse tests series

* Nuclear weapons - atomic bombs

* Enewetak Atoll - Pacific Ocean



The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Believe U. S. Tests A-Shell" (see images) This was when these tests were first made public.

Complete with 76 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine.



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Bob Feller pitches his third no-hitter....

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pa., July 2, 1951  Near the top of the sports page is: "Feller In 3rd No-Hitter" and: "Pitchers Excel in Top Tests". The report begins: "Bob Feller, king of active Major League pitchers, sits on a pedestal today as the only modern day hurler with three no-hit games to his credit..." with more.

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Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 19, 1951



* Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Ezzard Charles

* Oldest heavyweight boxing champion



This 52 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 24: "Walcott Wins World Heavyweight Crown; Stops Charles in 7th" with subheads and action photo. (see) Tells of Jersey Joe Walcott becoming the oldest heavyweight boxing champion of all time... See More  

1st baseball game broadcast in color TV...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 12, 1951 



* Boston Braves vs. Brooklyn Dodgers 

* 1st color television coverage in MLB 



This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Dodger Lead Upped to 13" "Win One, Loss One, But Gain in Race" with box scores.



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Joe Louis...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 16, 1951



* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)

* Jimmy Bivins



This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Joe Louis Jabs Way to Victory".



More on page 19 with four column headline: "Feather-Fisted Joe Louis Wins Decision over Bivins".



Tells of the heavyweight fight between Joe Louis and Jimmy Bivins during Loui... See More  

Stamford, Connecticut Little League champions....

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., August 26, 1951



* Stamford, Connecticut

* Little League baseball

* World Series champions



Page 4 of the sport's section has a one column heading: "STAMFORD TOSSERS ARE LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPS ON 3-0 WIN" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Stamford, Connecticut winning the World Series championsh... See More  

Yankees clinch 1951 pennant...

THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1951  A two line, three column heading declares: "Yankees Clinch Pennant; Reynolds Hurls No-Hitter", with subhead: "Brooklyn Drops To First Place Deadlock", plus photo of Allie Reynolds kissing a baseball. This is the front page only and is good condition. See photos for full details.

1951 Dezi Arnaz-Lucille Ball baby girl photo...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 3, 1951



* Lucie Arnaz is introduced to the public

* Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball & daughter photo



Page 53 has as a two column photo with heading: "Picture Debut of Arnaz-Ball Baby" and brief text. (see images)

Complete with 64 pages, rag edition, some small binding holes along the spine/1st column, nice condition.... See More  

Red Skelton... Leo Durocher on the Dodgers...

LIFE, Oct. 22, 1951 Inside has the famous report by Dodger scout Andy High in which he critiques each of the Yankee players. The article is headed: "Never Saw A Report Like It" "Leo Durocher pays tribute to Brooklyn's scout's analysis of the N.Y. Yankees which didn't pull Giants through but will make fuel for the hot-stove league."

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1951 Union West Virginia mine explosion...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 1, 1951



* Union  West Virginia 

* Coal mine explosion 

* Cabin Creek field 



This 62 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "COAL MINE BLAST FATAL TO TWELVE" "Bodies Are Found Deep in W. Va. Mountain"



Tells of the Truax-Traer Coal Company Cabin Creek mine explosion at Union, West ... See More  

Joe DiMaggio retires as a MLB player...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 12, 1951



* Joe DiMaggio retirement

* New York Yankees Clipper

* MLB Major League Baseball



The front page of the sport's section has a four column photo with heading: "A Star Passes but the Reflected Light Often Shines for Generations" Also a six column heading: "Joe Eyes TV Job...Feels Arcs Ruined Him...Mantle His Sub" with another related pho... See More  

1951 Elizabeth, New York airplane crash...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 17, 1951



* Elizabeth, New Jersey disaster

* Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando airplane



This 8 page newspaper has a four headline on the front page: "Former Resident Here Heads One Inquiry Into Air Crash" with subhead. (see)



Tells of the C-46 airplane crash disaster at Elizabeth, New Jersey in which 56 people were killed.



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