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USC Trojans wins 1944 Rose Bowl & more....
Item #695513
January 02, 1944
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 2, 1944
* Rose Bowl: USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies
* Orange Bowl: LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
* Sugar Bowl: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Tulsa
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Randolph
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "U. S. C. OVERWHELMS WASHINGTON, 29 TO 0" with subheads and large phot... See More
Golf in the morning... Formosa...
Item #176018
May 04, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 4, 1895 Nice full ftpg. sailing print: 'The English Yachts Racing in the Mediterranean'. Inside is a halfpage "Improved Railway Entrance to Manhattan Island, Now Under Construction"; fullpage showing 6 photos of "Formosa, China's Most Important Island"; and article "Spring and the Sportsman" includes several illustrations... See More
The inauguration of historic Monmouth Park Racetrack...
Item #696377
August 06, 1870
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 6, 1870
* Monmouth Park Racetrack opening
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Oceanport, New Jersey
It is subtitled in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, and the Stage".
Although most of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of fine baseball game reports, including many box scores, perhaps the most notable content is on p... See More
NYY Pitcher Lefty Gomez 1st career win in 1930...
Item #695371
May 06, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1930
* Pitcher Vernon 'Lefty' Gomez
* Very 1st MLB baseball victory
* New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox
The sport's section (page 35) has a four column heading: "Yanks, Behind Gomez, Beat White Sox" with subheads, photo of Gomez and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Lefty Gomez's very 1st MLB victory. This was before his ni... See More
College baseball... W.A. Rogers - Silver Standard...Scenes in Bermuda...
Item #176016
April 27, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Apr. 27, 1895 Frontpg. has W.A. Rogers' Silver Standard themed, "A Perilous Situation". Fullpg. shows a coach leaving the 'Country Club House, West Chester'. Three pg. article with 12 photos on Liberia.
Nice fullpg: 'Sketches in Bermuda' shows 5 scenes. Photos of 4 college baseball teams, including Yale, Harvard, Princeton & P... See More
Washington Huskies rowing crew wins 1936 national title....
Item #712777
June 23, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, June 23, 1936
* University of Washington Huskies crew
* Wins national championship in rowing
* Eventual "Miracle 9" Nazi Germany Olympic winners
The top of page 3 of the sport's section has a nice banner heading: "WASHINGTON HUSKIES ENTER TWO CREWS IN OLYMPIC TRIALS" with subhead and results chart. (see images) This crew would go on to win t... See More
The Palace Hotel, Cripple Creek, Colorado...
Item #175880
January 06, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 6, 1894 The front page has a half page illustration to the story "Pembroke". Inside the issue is nearly half page "The Mounted Band of the 1st U.S. Cavalry"; full page "Among the N.Y. Poor" and "Sketches at the N.Y. Virus Farm" includes 4 scenes. Full page with 4 photos of "Among the Calif. Redwoods" and &q... See More
Willie Mays drafted by U.S. Army...
Item #701909
January 17, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 17, 1952
* Willie Mays "The Say Hey Kid"
* New York Giants baseball player
* Drafted by the United States Army (Korean War)
The top of page 33 has a seven column heading: "Mays of Giants Is Found Acceptable for Draft After Second Test" with subheads and photo of Mays taking the aptitude test. (see images)
Complete with 52 pages, light toning a... See More
Lou Gehrig ends his game streak ikn 1939...
Item #693943
May 04, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 4, 1939
* Lou Gehrig's games played streak ends
* His first full game sitting on the bench
* New York Yankees MLB baseball
The sport's section reports a major moment in baseball history--re. Lou Gehrig breaking his consecutive game appearance streak. Page 28 has a one column heading: "Dickey Misses Gehrig, but Carries On" This was Gehrig... See More
Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon... tennis...
Item #596675
July 07, 1974
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1974
* Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon
* Tennis singles
Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Connors Wins for U.S. Wimbledon Sweep" with photo of him with Chris Evert (see photos).
On the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a five column headline: "Connors Crushes Rosewall, 6-1, 6-1, 6-4; ... See More
Penn State wins 1995 Rose Bowl...
Item #719155
January 03, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 3, 1995
* Penn State Nittany Lions college football
* Wins Rose Bowl vs. Oregon Ducks
* Undefeated season without a title
* Kerry Collins, Kyle Brady, Bobby Engram
The front page has a two column heading: "Penn State Wears Rose Crown Despite Thorny Ranking Issue" with a photo showing Ki-Jana Carter running for a touchdown on the opening play. Also... See More
Sport's athletes of the year in 1936...
Item #719309
December 27, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 27, 1936
* Star athletes of the year (1936) photos
* Jesse Owens, Lou Gehrig and much more
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "RETURN TO THE GOLDEN ERA OF SPORT'S MARKED YEAR; RECORD-SMASHING FEATS WERE UNUSUALLY NUMEROUS" with subheads and photos of the some of the star athletes for that year including ... See More
NCAA college football adopts the 2-point conversion in 1958...
Item #723149
January 13, 1958
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 13, 1958
* Two - 2-point conversion adopted
* NCAA College Football rule change
* 36 years prior to the NFL adding it
The front has a two column heading: "College Football to Give 2 Points For Conversion on Pass or Run" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
C... See More
Los Angeles Rams win NFL football title over Cleveland Browns...
Item #685761
December 24, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 24, 1951
* Los Angeles Rams vs. Cleveland Browns
* NFL football championship title game
The top of page 12 has a banner headline: "Rams Win, 24-17, to End Browns' Pro Reign" with subheads, 3 related photos and stats. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns.
Complete... See More
Billie Jean King... 1st Wimbledon title...
Item #699395
July 03, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 3, 1966
* Billie Jean King
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* Women's tennis singles title (1st)
The top of page 2 of the sport's section has a banner heading: "AMERICA'S BILLIE JEAN KING CAPTURES COVETED WIMBLEDON CROWN" with subheads and photo of King holding "The Venus Rosewater Dish" above her head. (see... See More
1947 World Series of baseball... Jackie Robinson...
Item #703721
October 01, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1947
* 1947 World Series of baseball (game 1)
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st game to include a African American (Jackie Robinson)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS' 5 IN FIFTH BEAT DODGERS, 5-3, IN SERIES OPENER" with subheads. (see images) Much more in the sport's section with headings, photos and sta... See More
Nice Harvard view... Frederick Remington illustrations...
Item #175972
November 24, 1894
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 24, 1894 Quaint, full ftpg: 'The Old Homestead Well'. Two fullpgs. of photos on: 'The War In Asia'. Over half of a dblpgctrfld. is taken up with: 'A Bird's-Eye View of Harvard University', being very displayable. Four photos on the re-building of Hinckley, Minnesota, previously destroyed by fire. Five photos on the 'Women at the P... See More
Thanksgiving... Frost, Rogers, Remington prints...
Item #176182
November 28, 1896
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 28, 1896 Full ftpg. cartoon shows: 'Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving', by W.A. Rogers. Nice fullpg. F. Remington print: 'White Man's Big Sunday--Indian Visitors on Thanksgiving Day'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Thanksgiving in the Woods' is by A.B. Frost. Photos of 3 bronze statuettes by Remington.
Complete issue.... See More
Jim Thorpe excels at the Olympic Games...
Item #690212
July 16, 1912
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 16, 1912
* Jim Thorpe - Carlisle Indians star athlete
* 1912 Summer Olympic games - decathlon
The top of the front page has one column headings regarding the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm: "Uncle Sam Leads All" "Track Games At An End" "Thorp Great All-Round Man" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 2.... See More
Los Angeles (Oakland) Raiders win Super Bowl XVIII...
Item #700526
January 23, 1984
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Super Bowl Special, Jan. 23, 1984
* Oakland - Los Angeles Raiders win
* Super Bowl XVIII - NFL Football
* vs. Washington Redskins at Tampa
The front page has a heading: "Raiders defense in Hog Heaven" with photo showing Marcus Allen in the locker room. (see images) Much more in the sport's section with headlines, many photos and stats.
Complete with 100 ... See More
1932 Chicago Bears championship year...
Item #714534
September 26, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1932
* Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
* First game of the year (0-0 tie)
* Bronko Nagurski and Red Grange era
* 1st ever NFL football championship year
* Best publication to be had - very rare
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "BEARS, PACKERS PLAY 0 TO 0 TIE BEFORE 14,000" with subheads and lineups. (see i... See More
1988 The Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks...
Item #674086
June 28, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1988
* Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "once and for all" knockout
* Boardwalk Hall - Atlantic City
The top of the front page has a three column photo showing Mike Tyson knocking out Michael Spink with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Tyson Does a Minute-and-a-Half Wal... See More
Coach Krzyzewski heads Duke basketball...
Item #714484
March 19, 1980
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 19, 1980
* Head coach K - Mike Krzyzewski
* Duke Blue Devils college basketball
* Named new coach at Duke University
At the back in the sport's section (page 147) is report under the small heading: "Duke picks Krzyzewski" (see image) This report begins with: "Duke generally has intelligent athletes. They better be. Especially if they want to sp... See More
1997 Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II...
Item #713616
June 29, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1997
* Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "The Sound and the Fury" "The Bite Fight"
* MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas
The top of the front page has a three column photo showing Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield's ear with heading: "A Lobe Blow"
The front page of the sport's section ... See More
Tommy Lasorda voted into Hall of Fame....
Item #695651
March 06, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1997
* Tommy Lasorda - Dodgers baseball
* Voted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
* Cooperstown, New York
The top of the front page has a heading: "He's Going to Cooperstown" with photo of Lasorda. Much more in the sport's section with front page banner headline. (see) Great to have in this Los Angeles publication. Nice condition.... See More
Archie Griffin wins 2nd Heisman trophy....
Item #709837
December 04, 1974
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, December 4, 1974
* RB Archie Griffin
* Ohio State Buckeyes
* 1st Heisman Trophy
The sport's section (page 159) has a heading: "Heisman Trophy goes to Ohio States Griffin" with photo list of past winners. (see images) Another related article about Griffin is on page 155. First report coverage on Ohio State Buckeyes running back, Archie Griffin, winning the H... See More
Buffalo Bills win 1964 AFL football title...
Item #709948
December 27, 1964
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Mass., Dec. 27, 1964
* Buffalo Bills vs. San Diego Chargers (AFL)
* American Football League Championship Game
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "BILLS UNSEAT CHARGERS AS AFL CHAMPS" with subheads and stats. (see images) First report coverage continues on the following pages with 2 related photos.
Complete with 70... See More
Boxing - Louis and Baer... Jewish...
Item #211608
February 25, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, February 25, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a magician with a little girl and boy doing a trick on the boy (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. Includes stories entitled "Why Mussolini Turned on the Jews" and "What the Champions Are Up Against in 1939" which is written by Jack... See More
Frank Leahy named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #694407
February 15, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 15, 1941
* Frank Leahy becomes ND coach (1st report)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football
The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a great banner headline "LEAHY NAMED COACH OF IRISH" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) First report coverage on Frank Leahy becoming the new head coach of the Notre Dame Fight... See More
Althean Gibson wins 1957 Wimbledon singles...
Item #721358
July 07, 1957
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 7, 1957
* Althea Gibson wins Women's singles at Wimbledon
* First African American to win a championship there
* Historic victory breaking the color barrier in tennis
The front page of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Gibson Easy Victor in Wimbledon Event" with photo of Gibson receiving he... See More
Deaths of Eva Gabor & Pancho Gonzales...
Item #722810
July 05, 1995
LOS ANGLES TIMES, July 5, 1995
* Actress Eva Gabor death
* Comedy sitcom "Green Acres"
* Pancho Gonzales death
* Mexican-American tennis star
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Pancho Gonzalez, One of Tennis' Greatest Stars, Dies" with subhead and photo.
And also at the bottom is a photo with small heading: "Eva Ga... See More
Michigan Stadium "The Big House" dedication...
Item #715448
October 21, 1927
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Friday, October 21, 1927
* Michigan Stadium "The Big House" opening
* Formal dedication (EVE) - Wolverines
* NCAA College football - Michigan-Ohio State rivalry
The front page of section two (sports) (pg. 29) has a banner heading: "TWO REGULAR PLACES ON MICHIGAN TEAM UNDECIDED" with subheads. Also a one column heading: "85,000 TO SEE M... See More
LeBron James drafted by Cavaliers in 2003...
Item #693646
June 27, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 27, 2003
* LeBron James drafted #1 in NBA
* Cleveland Cavaliers professional basketball
The front page of the sport's has reporting on the 2003 NBA draft with a two heading: " Draft Order Is Restored in the NBA" with subhead and related chart. Text begins with: "As expected, LeBron James began the most hyped, if not yet the greatest, career i... See More
Death of Knute Rockne...
Item #702883
April 02, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1931
* Knute Rockne death
* Notre Dame head football coach
* Airplane crash
Page 3 begins with column heads: "UNABLE TO FATHOM ROCKNE PLANE CRASH" "Craft was In Distress" "Structural Strain Seen" and more (see). The sports section has a banner headline: "Rockne's Death Described As National Loss in Tribute by President H... See More
Michael Jordan & Hakeen Olajuwon opening day as rookies...
Item #675754
October 26, 1984
USA TODAY, October 26, 1984
* Michael Jordan & Hakeem Olajuwon
* Opening day NBA Basketball as rookies
* Chicago Bulls & Houston Rockets
Page 11 of the sport's section has a list of the rosters of each NBA team under the heading: "NBA OPENING-DAY ROSTERS" which includes the Chicago Bulls with: "23 Michael Jordan G 6-6 R" and the Houston Rockets with: "H... See More
Bobby Grier breaks Sugar Bowl color barrier...
Item #696507
December 03, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 3, 1956
* Bobby Grier breaks color barrier
* 1956 Sugar Bowl classic
* Georgia Tech vs. Pitt
The top of page 23 has a two column heading: "Tainted Tech Tally Beats Pitt Team, 7-0" with subhead and lineups. (see) Other major bowl games reported as well.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins,
nice condition.
wikiedpia notes... See More
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retires after Pistons win....
Item #686346
June 14, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1989
* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last NBA Lakers game
* Detroit Pistons win basketball championship
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a thrree column photo with heading: "Lakers and Kareem Bow Out" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Pistons End a Reign, Cap a Careeer" with subheads and pho... See More
"Dr. J" (Julius Erving) becomes a Philadelphia 76er...
Item #697402
October 22, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, October 22, 1976 The front of the sports section has: "For $6 MILLION 76ers Are Able to Get a Doctor" which tells of the deal between the 76ers and the New York Nets, giving Philly the rights to superstar Julius Erving.
An historic report for a collector of 76ers memorabilia.
The front page announces: "Novelist Saul Bellow Wins Nobel Prize... See More
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez....
Item #696893
June 08, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996
* Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez I
* Lineal and WBC light welterweight boxing title
The top of the front page has a color photo showing De La Hoya celebrating his victory with small heading: "Riding High" with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "It's Oscar Night" with subheads and photo. (s... See More
Louis Zamperini goes missing...
Item #663742
June 06, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 6, 1943
* Louis Zamperini goes missing
* World War II South Pacific
* Movie - film "Unbroken" fame
* Count Fleet wins Triple crown
Page 5 of the sport's section has a one column photo of Louis Zamperirni with small heading: "Missing In Action" with brief text. (see) 1st report coverage when Louis Zamperini originally went missing. He w... See More
Washington Redskins win 1942 NFL championship...
Item #702251
December 14, 1942
THE BOSTON POST, December 14, 1942
* Washington Redskins win NFL title
* NFL football championship game
* Chicago Bears upset (1st report)
* Sammy Baugh vs. Sid Luckman
The sport's section (page 16) has a two column heading: "Redskins Blaze Over Bears, 14-6" with subheads and starting roster. (see images) A side note: Boston was the city where the Redskins originated just a ... See More
Al "Scarface" Capone in jail for one year...
Item #700719
August 09, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 9, 1929
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* Serving 1 Year Jail term - Avoids murder for hire
* Holmesburg Prison, Philadelphia transfer
* Best publication to be had (very rare as such)
The front page has a one column heading: "Haul Capone to Penitentiary in Armored Car" (see images) Coverage of Capone's ... See More
Babe Ruth suspended in 1925....
Item #647811
August 30, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1925
* Babe Ruth suspended and fined
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUTH FINED $5,000; COSTLY STAR BANNED FOR ACTS OFF FIELD" with subheads: "Manager Huggins of Yankees Imposes Penalty at St. Louis for 'Misconduct'" "OFFENDER ORDERED HOME" and more. (see) First repo... See More
The art of throwing a baseball, with illustrations...
Item #657292
July 31, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1886 An inside page has a fascinating full page of text and illustrations on: "The Art Of Pitching In Baseball" written by noted baseball pioneer Henry Chadwick.
Perhaps not surprising given this is a scientific magazine, the analysis of the "pitch" is very scientific.
The prints shown are captioned: "Diagram of the Rota
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Perhaps not surprising given this is a scientific magazine, the analysis of the "pitch" is very scientific.
The prints shown are captioned: "Diagram of the Rota
Wilma Rudolph wins 3rd gold medal in 1960...
Item #719152
September 09, 1960
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1960
* Wilma Rudolph wins record breaking 3rd gold medal
* 1960 Summer Olympics - track and field sprinter star
The sport's section (page 20) has a banner heading: "U.S. Takes Two Olympic Relays and Is Disqualified From Victory in Third" with subheads and a few few related photos, one showing Wilma Rudolph crossing the finish line for her recor... See More
1922 NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... World Series...
Item #716288
October 08, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 8, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* Giants win World championship
* World Series (game 4) of baseball
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "GIANTS CRUSH YANKS IN THIRD (sic) GAME" with subheads and box scores. The headline refers to this game as being game number 3 but actually was the fourth game.
Complete ... See More
New York Yankees World Series win...
Item #698740
October 08, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 8, 1938
* New York Yankees win
* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era
* World Series of baseball (game 3)
* Early, same day reporting
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "YANKS TRIP CUBS AGAIN" with subheads, scoreboard above the masthead, large box scores and inning-by-inning coverage. Great for display and unusual for such a nice... See More
Seabiscuit wins Hendrie Handicap...
Item #653394
September 27, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 27, 1936
* Seabiscuit wins Hendrie Handicap
* Detroit Race Course
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
Page 8 of the sport's section (inside) has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Victor by 4 Lengths In Hendrie Handicap at Detroit" with subhead and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Hendrie Handica... See More
Very 1st Daytona 500.... Nascar debut...
Item #660442
February 23, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 23, 1959
* Very 1st Daytona 500 Nascar race
* Johnny Beauchamp vs. Lee Petty
Within the sport's section on page 36 is a four column heading: "500-Mile Race Decided by Whisker" See images for text on the very 1st Daytona 500 Nascar race. It was also historic for having a photo finish which took three days to figure out who won.... See More
Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak is established...
Item #705854
July 18, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 19, 1941
* Joe MiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Historic game hitting streak ends w/ 56
The sport's section (page 10) has an article under: "The (Star) of the Week" which covers the ending of Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak. It focuses on the two pitchers that stopped him during the game. (see images) Nice to have in a NYC publication... See More
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