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Sandy Koufax announces retirement...
Item #566519
November 19, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, November 19, 1966 This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Alston Sad About Sandy But Is Not Pessimistic". Tells of Sandy Koufax announcing his retirement due to arthritis in his left elbow.
Other news of the day. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
German battleship Tirpitz sunk...
Item #566509
November 14, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, November 13 & 14, 1944
* German Battleship Tirpitz sunk
* British Royal Navy and Air Force
The November 13th issue has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Tirpitz Hit Again By Earthquake RAF Bombs" which is a early report of the initial attack. (see)
The November 14th issue has a two column headline on th... See More
Charles Manson murder trial in 1970....
Item #566504
August 06, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 6, 1970
* Charles Manson murder trial
* Actress Sharon Tate
* Court room antics
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Manson 'Girls' Employ New Tactic For Mistrial".
See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout. Some tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Watts riots in California...
Item #566503
August 13, 1965
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 13, 1965 This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "News Reporter Has Chance To View Riot From Inside". Tells of the Watts riots in Los Angeles California. Other news of the day.
Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Green Bay Packers in 1940....
Item #566497
November 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 18, 1940
* Green Bay Packers
* 1st to travel by airplane
* NFL football
This 38 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 24: "Early Touchdown by Giants Defeats Packers" with subheads, photo and stats. (see photos)
Though not mentioned in the reporting of this game, this was the very first time a professional football team tr... See More
KKK march on Washington DC....
Item #566490
August 10, 1925
THE NEW YORK HERALD, August 10, 1925
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK
* March of the nation's capital
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* 200 Join Klan As Fiery Cross Lights Capital
* Pickpockets in Hoods of Order Reap Harvest as Thousands Witness Ceremony on the Potomac
Tells of the Ku Klux Klan march on Washington D.C.
Other news of the day. Usual browning w... See More
Ted Williams last game with Home Run...
Item #566487
September 29, 1960
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, September 29, 1960 This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14 (sport's page): "Williams Retires On a High Note" with caption: "Homer Last Time at Bat" with nice related photo and career stats. Tells of the last game played by the great Ted Williams in which he hit a home run in his final career at bat. Other news of the d... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 3 Home Runs in a Row...
Item #566477
June 14, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 14, 1937 This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 15 that include: "DiMaggio Smashes 3 Homers in Nightcap, Which Is Called to Make Train..." and more with box scores. Nice to have in this NYC title.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #566459
June 17, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 17, 1935
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
* New Deal - Congress
This 38 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "PRESIDENT SETS UP NEW NRA AND PICKS STAFF TO RUN IT; $300,000,000 WHITE COLLAR AID" with many subheads. Tells of congress accepting Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in... See More
Adolph Hitler Gains total power in 1934....
Item #566452
August 18, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, New York, August 18, 1934
* Adolph Hitler gains total supremacy
* Dictator power - wants more
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Hitler Asks Approval For Secession" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout.
* Adolph Hitler gains total supremacy
* Dictator power - wants more
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Hitler Asks Approval For Secession" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout.
Small library label within
Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse...
Item #566450
November 08, 1940
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, November 8, 1940
* Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse (1st report)
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 14): "$6,400,000 Bridge Falls" "Opened Last July; World's Third Longest". Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
U.S. military newspaper in Japanese...
Item #566438
February 13, 1952
382d NEWS, a U.S. military newspaper done by the Information and Education Section of the "382nd General Hospital," Feb. 13, 1952 This is the "Japanese Edition" with all text in Japanese save for the masthead. Four pages, paper clipped together. Nice condition.
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig with opening day homers...
Item #566424
April 19, 1929
THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan dated April 19, 1929
* Babe Ruth
* Lou Gehrig
* Opening day home runs
This 72 page newspaper has two column column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (page 37):
* RUTH STAGES HIS OWN OPENING DAY
* Babe Crashes His First Homer of the Year in First Game
Tells of the Yankees opening day at Yankee Stadium for the year 1929 in whic... See More
College football title argument in 1970...
Item #566405
January 02, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1970 This 38 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with heading: "Football Reigns Supreme on TV".
Page 39 has a nice banner headline: "Texas Conquers Notre Dame, 21-17" and more with photos..
Also, page 40 has a banner headline: " Penn State Turns Back Missouri, 10-3&... See More
World Series Championship... Front page coverage...
Item #566400
October 03, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 3, 1934
* St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers
* MLB baseball World Series
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CARDINALS LEAD, 8 TO 1; SIXTH INNING" with related photos, lineup and inning by inning reporting. More inside.
Other news of the day. Light browning ... See More
Jewish Holocaust begins....
Item #566394
March 27, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 27, 1933
* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust start
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Beating of Jews In Germany Over, Is Report of Hull" with subheads and photo of Hermann Goering. (see photos) The headline suggests that the boycott on Jews was a one time thing and it was over with, when in fact
... See More
* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust start
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Beating of Jews In Germany Over, Is Report of Hull" with subheads and photo of Hermann Goering. (see photos) The headline suggests that the boycott on Jews was a one time thing and it was over with, when in fact
Printed in limited numbers...
Item #566388
May 12, 1942
THE STALKER, May 12, 1942
* Rare United States Military issue
* World War II
This is a crudely done military newspaper from early in World War II, produced on a mimeograph machine. A single sheet measuring 8 1/2 by 13 inches.
Various war-related news with the back page taken up with a war-themed poem. Nice condition.... See More
Nazi occupation of France complete....
Item #566336
November 12, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 12, 1942
* All of France under German control
* World War II - WWII
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "AXIS IN SOUTH FRANCE, FLEET'S FATE A MYSTERY" with subheads that include: "MARSEILLE TAKEN" "Nazis Overrun All France as Hitler Tears Up Armistice Pact" and more... See More
1st Baseball Commissioner takes control...
Item #566335
November 13, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 13, 1920
* Kenesaw Mountain Landis
* 1st MLB baseball commissioner
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* BASEBALL PEACE DECLARED; LANDIS NAMED DIRECTOR
* Chicago Jurist Is Appointed a One-Man Court of Last Resort for Major Leagues
* Landis Retains Old Post
and more with smaller subheads. Tells of the very 1st MLB ... See More
Jim Marshall wrong way run....
Item #566328
October 26, 1964
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 26, 1964
* Jim Marshall runs the wrong way
* Minnesota Vikings
* NFL football
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Vikings' Marshall Goofs" which reports various NFL games from the previous day with report of Jim Marshall's famous wrong way run. See photos for text.
Other news of the day thro... See More
1954 Farmington WV mining disaster...
Item #566325
November 14, 1954
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 14, 1954
* Farmington, West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 40+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Fear 16 Killed in Coal Mine Blast in West Va." with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Chicago Bears 30 game win streak ends...
Item #566282
November 06, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 6, 1933
* Chicago Bears 30 game win streak ends
* Bronko Nagurski
* NFL football
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25: "Boston Checks Chicago Bears' Air Attack To Topple Unbeaten Pro Champions, 10-0" with lineups. (see photos)
Tells of the 30 game unbeaten streak of the Chicago Bear coming to an end in a loss b... See More
Ronald Reagan elected California governor...
Item #566280
November 09, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 9, 1966
* Ronald Reagan elected
* California governor
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Ronald Reagan In Easy Win Over Democrat Opponent". Tells of the election of Ronald Reagan as the new governor of California.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
"Pitt's Defense Buries 'Em"...
Item #566256
November 08, 1982
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, November 8, 1982
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* "Pitt's Defense ... See More
Jeff Reardon...
Item #566254
June 08, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 8, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Jeff Reardon
The front... See More
Terry Porter...
Item #566253
June 01, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, June 1, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Terry Porter
The front... See More
Lenny Harris...
Item #566252
May 25, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 25, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Lenny Harris
The front... See More
Clyde Drexler...
Item #566251
May 18, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 18, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Clyde Drexler
The fron... See More
Tony Gwynn...
Item #566250
May 11, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 11, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Tony Gwynn
The front p... See More
Barry Bonds... Michael Jordan in ad...
Item #566249
May 04, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, May 4, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Barry Bonds
The front p... See More
New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...
Item #566238
October 10, 1921
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 10, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* NY Giants
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "YANKEES PASS GIANTS IN FOURTH".
Rare to see such a nice front page headline like this especially as the gamer was in progress at time of publication.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning wi... See More
Charles Manson Murders...
Item #566233
December 04, 1969
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 4, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Manson & 4 others arrested for murder
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 4: "Hippie Leader Key Figure".
Tells of the arrests of the murderers of Sharon Tate and rest.
Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wiki... See More
Newark NY race riots....
Item #566232
July 16, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 16, 1967
* Newark New Jersey NJ riots
This 88 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Newark Violence Hits New Areas" with related photo. (see photos)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The unrest came to a head when two white Newark policemen arr... See More
Pancho Villa surrenders...
Item #566230
July 30, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, July 30, 1920
* Francisco 'Pancho' Villa surrendering
* Mexican rebel bandit
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "VILLA YIELDING TO QUIET MEXICO" "Notorious Leader Says He Is Surrendering Because Country Needs Peace for Reconstruction"
Tells of the impending surrender of t... See More
San Francisco Giants are born...
Item #566212
August 20, 1957
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 20, 1957
* San Francisco Giants are born
* New York to West Coast
* MLB baseball
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "N. Y. GIANTS DECIDE TO RELOCATE FRANCHISE IN SAN FRANCISCO" with smaller subheads. (see photos)
Tells of the official decision to move the New York Giants to San Francisco fo... See More
Mummies uncovered in Egypt....
Item #566208
July 10, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 10, 1938 This 30+ page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "20,000 Mummies Unearthed in Egyptian City of the Dead" "Burial Ground Cut from Rock Covers Acres; Valuable Inscriptions Adorn Walls".
See photos for complete text.
Other new s of the day including reporting on Howard Hughes' a... See More
1st Dole air race in 1927....
Item #566196
August 16, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 16, 1927
* 1st Dole Air Race
* Early aviation - airplanes
* Woolaroc - Art Goebel
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Nine Planes at Starting Line For U. S. - Hawaiian Flight; Aviators Await Fog Lifting" with subheads. (see photos) Tells of the very 1st Dole Air Race from Oakland Ca to the Hawaiian Island... See More
Benito Mussolini speech.....
Item #566176
November 02, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1936
* Benito Mussolini speech
* Italy & Germany like an "Axis"
This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* MUSSOLINI URGES PARIS AND LONDON TO ENTER ACCORD
* Warns Britain He Will Fight Any Move to Take His Rights in the Mediterranean
and more. (see) Tells of a speech given by Benito Mussolini where... See More
Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD passes...
Item #566172
November 01, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 1, 1943
* Quarterback Sammy Baugh 6 TD's
* Washington Redskins
* NFL football
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "BAUGH PASSES SINK BROOKLYN, 48 TO 10", "Redskins' Star Hurls Six for Touchdowns, New Record..." with smaller subheads, lineup and stats of the game. (see photos)
Tells of Washington Reds... See More
1972 Chicago commuter rail crash....
Item #566171
October 31, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 31, 1972
* 1972 Chicago commuter rail crash (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 3: "Chicago rail Tragedy kills 44" with caption: "Passengers tell of crash horror". Tells of the Chicago commuter rail crash. See photos for text.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spin... See More
Diamond Jim Brady...
Item #566161
June 14, 1914
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE'S GOTHAM WEEKLY GAZETTE, June 14, 1914
* Diamond Jim Brady
A small 4 page weekly with small news tidbits & a full bkpg. cartoon: "Dose Rottencommon Kids" (see), with a brief front page item: "Diamond Jim Brady who was on the ailing list last week is reported as some better at this writing." Irregular at the spine, 8 by 11 inches, nice.... See More
A record of the construction of the Panama Canal...
Item #566155
January 01, 1914
CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1914 This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achiev... See More
Cal Poly football airplane crash...
Item #566143
October 30, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan dated October 30, 1960
* California Polytechnic State University
* Cal Poly
* Football team plane crash (1st report)
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page:
* 18 in Football Squad Die In Toledo Airliner Crash
with subheads. (see)
Tells of the Cal Poly football team airplane crash.
Other news ... See More
RMS Mauretania launched....
Item #566131
July 29, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 29, 1938 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6 that include: "NEW MAURETANIA SLIDES INTO WATER" "100,000 Sees the 34,000-Ton Liner Named by Wife of Cunard White Star Head" and more with relate photo. (see)
Tells of the launch of the RMS Mauretania which was the first Ocean Liner under the newly formed Cunard White... See More
1955 World Series...
Item #566085
October 04, 1955
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 4, 1955
* Brooklyn Dodgers
* New York Yankees
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 21: "Yanks Fall Like Bomb on Bums, Score 5 in First Inning to Win, 5-1, and Even Series" and other related headlines with photos and box scores. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in goo... See More
Mark Messier...
Item #566079
March 23, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 23, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Mark Messier
The fro... See More
NCAA Tournament...
Item #566078
March 30, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, March 30, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* NCAA Tournament
The ... See More
Reds and Blue Jays picked as the favorites for World Series by TSN...
Item #566077
April 06, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 6, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Reds and Blue Jays picke... See More
1st week of 1992 baseball season...
Item #566076
April 20, 1992
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, April 20, 1992
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* 1st week of 1992 baseba... See More
Milwaukee Brewers vs. California Angels...
Item #566074
October 11, 1982
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 11, 1982
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Milwaukee vs. Califor... See More
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